Sandstory
Required String Notes:A#FDFA#D
Tune to Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D)Tune to Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (A#FDFA#D).
Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D)
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A#
Target: 58.3 Hz
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Waiting for sound
A#58
F87
D147
F175
A#233
D294
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Sandstory”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A#1 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D4 | Tune down a whole step |
Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Sandstory" by Post-Nautic is played in Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D) (A#FDFA#D). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to A#, string 5 down to F, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 6 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D)
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Post-Nautic’s Guitar Tunings
Post-Nautic plays 1 of 6 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D)A#FDFA#D1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D)
Strings and tools that make playing "Sandstory" in Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D) easier.
Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)
Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Sandstory” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Sandstory" by Post-Nautic in?
"Sandstory" is played in Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D): A#FDFA#D, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Sandstory"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 6 semitones (E2 → A#1). String 5: tune down 4 semitones (A2 → F2). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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