The Filler - Sweet City Jesus
Required String Notes:AAAEAE
Tune to Custom Tuning (AAAEAE)Tune to Custom Tuning (AAAEAE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (AAAEAE).
Custom Tuning (AAAEAE)
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A
Target: 55.0 Hz
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A55
A55
A55
E82
A110
E165
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (AAAEAE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “The Filler - Sweet City Jesus”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A1 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | A1 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | A1 | Tune down 17 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | E2 | Tune down 15 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | A2 | Tune down 14 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | E3 | Tune down 12 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"The Filler - Sweet City Jesus" by Strapping Young Lad is played in Custom Tuning (AAAEAE) (AAAEAE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to A, string 5 down to A, string 4 down to A, string 3 down to E, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to E. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 17 semitones down. Strapping Young Lad 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 (AAAEAE)
Already tuned to AAAEAE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Strapping Young Lad’s Guitar Tunings
Strapping Young Lad plays 4 of 18 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (AAAEAE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (AAAEAE)AAAEAE4 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (AAAEAE)
Strings and tools that make playing "The Filler - Sweet City Jesus" in Custom Tuning (AAAEAE) easier.
Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072)
Recommended gauge .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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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“The Filler - Sweet City Jesus” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "The Filler - Sweet City Jesus" by Strapping Young Lad in?
"The Filler - Sweet City Jesus" is played in Custom Tuning (AAAEAE): AAAEAE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "The Filler - Sweet City Jesus"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 7 semitones (E2 → A1). String 5: tune down 12 semitones (A2 → A1). String 4: tune down 17 semitones (D3 → A1). String 3: tune down 15 semitones (G3 → E2). String 2: tune down 14 semitones (B3 → A2). String 1: tune down 12 semitones (E4 → E3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (AAAEAE)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
Which other Strapping Young Lad songs use this tuning?
"AAA", "Centipede", "Goat" — all in AAAEAE, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Strapping Young Lad
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Strapping Young Lad:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (AAAEAE)
Once tuned to AAAEAE, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (EA#D#G#C#F#A#D#)Intermediate
EA#D#G#C#F#A#D#No Capo