Skinny Veins
Required String Notes:FAEGCE
Tune to Custom Tuning (FAEGCE)Tune to Custom Tuning (FAEGCE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (FAEGCE).
Custom Tuning (FAEGCE)
±0
F
Target: 87.3 Hz
-50WAITING+50
Waiting for sound
F87
A110
E165
G196
C262
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (FAEGCE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Skinny Veins”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | F2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | E3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Skinny Veins" by Tiny Moving Parts is played in Custom Tuning (FAEGCE) (FAEGCE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 up to F, string 4 up to E, string 2 up to C. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (FAEGCE).
Looking for tabs or chords?Search Ultimate Guitar
Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (FAEGCE)
Already tuned to FAEGCE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Tiny Moving Parts’s Guitar Tunings
Tiny Moving Parts plays 1 of 15 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (FAEGCE). Most-used tunings:
Gear for Custom Tuning (FAEGCE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Skinny Veins" in Custom Tuning (FAEGCE) 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.
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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
“Skinny Veins” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Skinny Veins" by Tiny Moving Parts in?
"Skinny Veins" is played in Custom Tuning (FAEGCE): FAEGCE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Skinny Veins"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a half step (E2 → F2). String 4: tune up a whole step (D3 → E3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (FAEGCE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
More Songs by Tiny Moving Parts
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Tiny Moving Parts:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (FAEGCE)
Once tuned to FAEGCE, try playing these tracks next: