Summer Freeze
byUnwound
Required String Notes:F#AEGAE
Tune to Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE)Tune to Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (F#AEGAE).
Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE)
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Target: 92.5 Hz
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F#92
A110
E165
G196
A220
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Summer Freeze”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | F#2 | Tune up a whole 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 | A3 | Tune down a whole 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
"Summer Freeze" by Unwound is played in Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE) (F#AEGAE). 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 down to A. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Unwound uses this same tuning on 3 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE)
Already tuned to F#AEGAE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Unwound’s Guitar Tunings
Unwound plays 4 of 10 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE)F#AEGAE4 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Summer Freeze" in Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE) 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.
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“Summer Freeze” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Summer Freeze" by Unwound in?
"Summer Freeze" is played in Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE): F#AEGAE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Summer Freeze"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a whole step (E2 → F#2). String 4: tune up a whole step (D3 → E3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other Unwound songs use this tuning?
"Look A Ghost", "Scarlette", "The Side Effects Of Being Tired" — all in F#AEGAE, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Unwound
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE)
Once tuned to F#AEGAE, try playing these tracks next: