SPS
Required String Notes:FCD#A#D#G
Tune to Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G)Tune to Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (FCD#A#D#G).
Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G)
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F
Target: 87.3 Hz
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F87
C131
D#156
A#233
D#311
G392
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “SPS”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | F2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | C3 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | D#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | A#3 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | D#4 | Tune up 4 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | G4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
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
"SPS" by Hot Mulligan is played in Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G) (FCD#A#D#G). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 up to F, string 5 up to C, string 4 up to D#, string 3 up to A#, string 2 up to D#, string 1 up to G. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Hot Mulligan uses this same tuning on 9 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Hot Mulligan’s Guitar Tunings
Hot Mulligan plays 10 of 12 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G)FCD#A#D#G10 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G)
Strings and tools that make playing "SPS" in Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G) 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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“SPS” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "SPS" by Hot Mulligan in?
"SPS" is played in Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G): FCD#A#D#G, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "SPS"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a half step (E2 → F2). String 5: tune up 3 semitones (A2 → C3). String 4: tune up a half step (D3 → D#3). String 3: tune up 3 semitones (G3 → A#3). String 2: tune up 4 semitones (B3 → D#4). String 1: tune up 3 semitones (E4 → G4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
Which other Hot Mulligan songs use this tuning?
"*Equip Sunglasses*", "Analog Fade (New Bule Sky)", "BCKYRD", "Digging In", "Dirty Office Bongos", "Feal Like Crab" and 3 more — all in FCD#A#D#G, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Hot Mulligan
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (FCD#A#D#G)
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