Reprise (Sandblasted Skin)

byPantera

Required String Notes:GGCFAD

Tune to Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)

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

Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)

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Target: 98.0 Hz

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G98

C131

F175

A220

D294

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Reprise (Sandblasted Skin)”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	G2	Tune up 3 semitones
String 5	A2	G2	Tune down a whole step
String 4	D3	C3	Tune down a whole step
String 3	G3	F3	Tune down a whole step
String 2	B3	A3	Tune down a whole step
String 1	E4	D4	Tune down a whole step

Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Reprise (Sandblasted Skin)" by Pantera is played in Custom Tuning (GGCFAD) (GGCFAD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 up to G, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to D. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Pantera uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)

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

Drop C Tuning130 songs

C - G - C - F - A - DOnly string 6 differs: C instead of G.

D Standard / Whole-Step Down86 songs

D - G - C - F - A - DOnly string 6 differs: D instead of G.

Drop C + Low A25 songs

A - G - C - F - A - DOnly string 6 differs: A instead of G.

Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)5 songs

F#F#BEG#C#Same chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

Pantera’s Guitar Tunings

Pantera plays 2 of 6 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (GGCFAD). Most-used tunings:

C# Standard TuningC# - F# - B - E - G# - C#2 songs
Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)GGCFAD2 songs
Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E1 song
Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)F#F#BEG#C#1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)

Strings and tools that make playing "Reprise (Sandblasted Skin)" in Custom Tuning (GGCFAD) easier.

Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)

Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.

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

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“Reprise (Sandblasted Skin)” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Reprise (Sandblasted Skin)" by Pantera in?

"Reprise (Sandblasted Skin)" is played in Custom Tuning (GGCFAD): GGCFAD, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Reprise (Sandblasted Skin)"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up 3 semitones (E2 → G2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4).