The Mighty Masturbator
Required String Notes:F#BF#BF#BD#
Tune to Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#)Tune to Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#).
Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#)
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F#
Target: 92.5 Hz
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Waiting for sound
F#92
B123
F#185
B247
F#370
B494
D#622
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#)
Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “The Mighty Masturbator”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 7 | B1 | F#2 | Tune up 7 semitones |
| String 6 | E2 | B2 | Tune up 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F#3 | Tune up 9 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | B3 | Tune up 9 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | F#4 | Tune up 11 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | B4 | Tune up 12 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | D#5 | Tune up 11 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
"The Mighty Masturbator" by Devin Townsend Project is played in Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#) (F#BF#BF#BD#). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 7 of 7 strings: string 7 up to F#, string 6 up to B, string 5 up to F#, string 4 up to B, string 3 up to F#, string 2 up to B, string 1 up to D#. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Devin Townsend Project uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Devin Townsend Project’s Guitar Tunings
Devin Townsend Project plays 2 of 25 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#)F#BF#BF#BD#2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#)
Strings and tools that make playing "The Mighty Masturbator" in Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#) 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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“The Mighty Masturbator” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "The Mighty Masturbator" by Devin Townsend Project in?
"The Mighty Masturbator" is played in Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#): F#BF#BF#BD#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "The Mighty Masturbator"?
Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune up 7 semitones (B1 → F#2). String 6: tune up 7 semitones (E2 → B2). String 5: tune up 9 semitones (A2 → F#3). String 4: tune up 9 semitones (D3 → B3). String 3: tune up 11 semitones (G3 → F#4). String 2: tune up 12 semitones (B3 → B4). String 1: tune up 11 semitones (E4 → D#5).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (F#BF#BF#BD#)?
Use a .010–.056 (7-string) set. A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
Which other Devin Townsend Project songs use this tuning?
"Deconstruction (Bonus Track Version)" — all in F#BF#BF#BD#, so you can play them without retuning.
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