Shot Down In Flames

Required String Notes:EADGBE_HALF_DOWN

Tune to Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Shot Down In Flames" by Acdc is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN) (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. Acdc uses this same tuning on 6 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Gear for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)

Strings and tools that make playing "Shot Down In Flames" in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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“Shot Down In Flames” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Shot Down In Flames" by Acdc in?

"Shot Down In Flames" is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN): EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

Which other Acdc songs use this tuning?

"Beating Around The Bush", "Girls Got Rhythm", "Highway To Hell", "If You Want Blood Youve Got It", "Touch Too Much", "Walk All Over You" — all in EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, so you can play them without retuning.