Planet of Garbage

byStructures

Required String Notes:EGDGCFAD

Tune to Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EGDGCFAD).

Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)

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Target: 82.4 Hz

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E82

G98

D147

G196

C262

F349

A440

D587

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)

Start in standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 8 of 8 strings to play “Planet of Garbage”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 8	F#1	E2	Tune up 10 semitones
String 7	B1	G2	Tune up 8 semitones
String 6	E2	D3	Tune up 10 semitones
String 5	A2	G3	Tune up 10 semitones
String 4	D3	C4	Tune up 10 semitones
String 3	G3	F4	Tune up 10 semitones
String 2	B3	A4	Tune up 10 semitones
String 1	E4	D5	Tune up 10 semitones

Recommended string gauge: .010–.074 (8-string). An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 8-String (.010–.074) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Planet of Garbage" by Structures is played in Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD) (EGDGCFAD). Starting from standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 8 of 8 strings: string 8 up to E, string 7 up to G, string 6 up to D, string 5 up to G, string 4 up to C, string 3 up to F, string 2 up to A, string 1 up to D. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Structures uses this same tuning on 3 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)

Already tuned to EGDGCFAD? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (DGDGCFAD)1 song

DGDGCFADOnly string 8 differs: D instead of E.

Structures’s Guitar Tunings

Structures plays 4 of 4 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)EGDGCFAD4 songs

Gear for Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)

Strings and tools that make playing "Planet of Garbage" in Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 8-String (.010–.074)

Recommended gauge .010–.074 (8-string). An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.

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D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner

A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 8 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Planet of Garbage” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Planet of Garbage" by Structures in?

"Planet of Garbage" is played in Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD): EGDGCFAD, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Planet of Garbage"?

Start from standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 8: tune up 10 semitones (F#1 → E2). String 7: tune up 8 semitones (B1 → G2). String 6: tune up 10 semitones (E2 → D3). String 5: tune up 10 semitones (A2 → G3). String 4: tune up 10 semitones (D3 → C4). String 3: tune up 10 semitones (G3 → F4). String 2: tune up 10 semitones (B3 → A4). String 1: tune up 10 semitones (E4 → D5).