Supercrush!

Required String Notes:B - F# - B - F# - B - D#

How to Tune from Standard to Open B Tuning

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Supercrush!”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	B1	Tune down 5 semitones
String 5	A2	F#2	Tune down 3 semitones
String 4	D3	B2	Tune down 3 semitones
String 3	G3	F#3	Tune down a half step
String 2	B3	B3	Leave as is
String 1	E4	D#4	Tune down a half step

Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Supercrush!" by Devin Townsend Project is played in Open B Tuning (B - F# - B - F# - B - D#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to B, string 3 down to F#, string 1 down to D#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. Devin Townsend Project uses this same tuning on 13 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Open B Tuning

Already tuned to B - F# - B - F# - B - D#? These tunings are just one small change away.

Open C Tuning34 songs

C - G - C - G - C - ESame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

Custom Tuning (A#FA#FA#D)4 songs

A#FA#FA#DSame chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#)4 songs

BF#BF#BF#Only string 1 differs: F# instead of D#.

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)3 songs

BF#C#F#BD#Only string 4 differs: C# instead of B.

Devin Townsend Project’s Guitar Tunings

Devin Townsend Project plays 14 of 25 songs in our catalog in Open B Tuning. Most-used tunings:

Open B TuningB - F# - B - F# - B - D#14 songs
Custom Tuning (A#FA#FA#D)A#FA#FA#D4 songs
Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#)F#BF#BF#BD#2 songs
Open C 7-String (GCGCGCE)G - C - G - C - G - C - E2 songs
Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E1 song

Gear for Open B Tuning

Strings and tools that make playing "Supercrush!" in Open B Tuning easier.

Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)

Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.

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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.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Supercrush!” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Supercrush!" by Devin Townsend Project in?

"Supercrush!" is played in Open B Tuning: B - F# - B - F# - B - D#, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Supercrush!"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down 3 semitones (D3 → B2). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4). Leave the other strings as they are.

What string gauge should I use for Open B Tuning?

Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.

Which other Devin Townsend Project songs use this tuning?

"A Monday", "Addicted", "Awake!!", "Disruptr", "Juular", "Numbered!" and 7 more — all in B - F# - B - F# - B - D#, so you can play them without retuning.