The Value of One Second

byJohn Evergon

Required String Notes:EGDGBD

Tune to Custom Tuning (EGDGBD)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EGDGBD).

Custom Tuning (EGDGBD)

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Target: 82.4 Hz

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E82

G98

D147

G196

B247

D294

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EGDGBD)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “The Value of One Second”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	E2	Leave as is
String 5	A2	G2	Tune down a whole step
String 4	D3	D3	Leave as is
String 3	G3	G3	Leave as is
String 2	B3	B3	Leave as is
String 1	E4	D4	Tune down a whole step

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

"The Value of One Second" by John Evergon is played in Custom Tuning (EGDGBD) (EGDGBD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 5 down to G, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 2 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EGDGBD).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EGDGBD)

Already tuned to EGDGBD? These tunings are just one small change away.

Open G Tuning59 songs

D - G - D - G - B - DOnly string 6 differs: D instead of E.

Custom Tuning (EADGBD)11 songs

EADGBDOnly string 5 differs: A instead of G.

Custom Tuning (EGDGBE)6 songs

EGDGBEOnly string 1 differs: E instead of D.

Custom Tuning (GGDGBD)6 songs

GGDGBDOnly string 6 differs: G instead of E.

John Evergon’s Guitar Tunings

John Evergon plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EGDGBD). Most-used tunings:

DADGAD Celtic TuningD - A - D - G - A - D1 song
Custom Tuning (EGDGBD)EGDGBD1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (EGDGBD)

Strings and tools that make playing "The Value of One Second" in Custom Tuning (EGDGBD) 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.

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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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“The Value of One Second” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "The Value of One Second" by John Evergon in?

"The Value of One Second" is played in Custom Tuning (EGDGBD): EGDGBD, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "The Value of One Second"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.