Third Revelation
Required String Notes:Bb - Eb - Ab - Db - F - Bb
Tune to Bb Standard TuningHow to Tune from Standard to Bb Standard Tuning
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Third Revelation”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A#1 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | D#2 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | G#2 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | C#3 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | F3 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | A#3 | Tune down 6 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
"Third Revelation" by Car Bomb (feat. Joe Duplantier) is played in Bb Standard Tuning (Bb - Eb - Ab - Db - F - Bb). 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 D#, string 4 down to G#, string 3 down to C#, string 2 down to F, string 1 down to A#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 6 semitones down. 23 other songs in our catalog use Bb Standard Tuning.
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Tunings Close to Bb Standard Tuning
Already tuned to Bb - Eb - Ab - Db - F - Bb? These tunings are just one small change away.
B Standard / Baritone75 songs
B - E - A - D - F# - BSame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.C Standard Tuning49 songs
C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CSame chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#)19 songs
G#D#G#C#FA#Only string 6 differs: G# instead of A#.Custom Tuning (ADGCEA)7 songs
ADGCEASame chord shapes, every string a half step lower.Gear for Bb Standard Tuning
Strings and tools that make playing "Third Revelation" in Bb Standard Tuning 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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“Third Revelation” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Third Revelation" by Car Bomb (feat. Joe Duplantier) in?
"Third Revelation" is played in Bb Standard Tuning: Bb - Eb - Ab - Db - F - Bb, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Third Revelation"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 6 semitones (E2 → A#1). String 5: tune down 6 semitones (A2 → D#2). String 4: tune down 6 semitones (D3 → G#2). String 3: tune down 6 semitones (G3 → C#3). String 2: tune down 6 semitones (B3 → F3). String 1: tune down 6 semitones (E4 → A#3).
What string gauge should I use for Bb Standard Tuning?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
Other Songs in Bb Standard Tuning
Once tuned to Bb - Eb - Ab - Db - F - Bb, try playing these tracks next: