Sun of Nihility
Required String Notes:GDGCFAD
Tune to Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD)Tune to Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (GDGCFAD).
Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD)
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G
Target: 98.0 Hz
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Waiting for sound
G98
D147
G196
C262
F349
A440
D587
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD)
Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “Sun of Nihility”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 7 | B1 | G2 | Tune up 8 semitones |
| String 6 | E2 | D3 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G3 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C4 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | F4 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | A4 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | D5 | Tune up 10 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Sun of Nihility" by Job For A Cowboy is played in Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD) (GDGCFAD). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 7 of 7 strings: string 7 up to G, string 6 up to D, string 5 up to G, string 4 up to C, string 3 up to F, string 2 up to A, string 1 up to D. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Job For A Cowboy uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD)
Already tuned to GDGCFAD? These tunings are just one small change away.
Job For A Cowboy’s Guitar Tunings
Job For A Cowboy plays 2 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD)GDGCFAD2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD)
Strings and tools that make playing "Sun of Nihility" in Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056)
Recommended gauge .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
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 7 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Sun of Nihility” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Sun of Nihility" by Job For A Cowboy in?
"Sun of Nihility" is played in Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD): GDGCFAD, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Sun of Nihility"?
Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune up 8 semitones (B1 → G2). String 6: tune up 10 semitones (E2 → D3). String 5: tune up 10 semitones (A2 → G3). String 4: tune up 10 semitones (D3 → C4). String 3: tune up 10 semitones (G3 → F4). String 2: tune up 10 semitones (B3 → A4). String 1: tune up 10 semitones (E4 → D5).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD)?
Use a .010–.056 (7-string) set. A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
Which other Job For A Cowboy songs use this tuning?
"Eating the Visions of God" — all in GDGCFAD, so you can play them without retuning.
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