Sci-fi
Required String Notes:GGDGGD
Tune to Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)Tune to Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (GGDGGD).
Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)
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G
Target: 98.0 Hz
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Waiting for sound
G98
G98
D147
G196
G196
D294
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “Sci-fi”:
| 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 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | G3 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| 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
"Sci-fi" by Weissmuller is played in Custom Tuning (GGDGGD) (GGDGGD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 up to G, string 5 down to G, string 2 down to G, string 1 down to D. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Weissmuller uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)
Already tuned to GGDGGD? These tunings are just one small change away.
Weissmuller’s Guitar Tunings
Weissmuller plays 3 of 5 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (GGDGGD). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)GGDGGD3 songs
- DADAADD - A - D - A - A - D2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)
Strings and tools that make playing "Sci-fi" in Custom Tuning (GGDGGD) 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.
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 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Sci-fi” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Sci-fi" by Weissmuller in?
"Sci-fi" is played in Custom Tuning (GGDGGD): GGDGGD, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Sci-fi"?
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 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). 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 (GGDGGD)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
Which other Weissmuller songs use this tuning?
"Fox in a hole", "wrong" — all in GGDGGD, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Weissmuller
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Weissmuller:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)
Once tuned to GGDGGD, try playing these tracks next: