Under The Lighthouse
Required String Notes:FA#DFA#D
Tune to Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D)Tune to Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (FA#DFA#D).
Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D)
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F
Target: 87.3 Hz
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F87
A#117
D147
F175
A#233
D294
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Under The Lighthouse”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | F2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | A#2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| 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
"Under The Lighthouse" by Big Wreck is played in Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D) (FA#DFA#D). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 up to F, string 5 up to A#, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D)
Already tuned to FA#DFA#D? These tunings are just one small change away.
Big Wreck’s Guitar Tunings
Big Wreck plays 1 of 11 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D). Most-used tunings:
Gear for Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D)
Strings and tools that make playing "Under The Lighthouse" in Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D) 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.
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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Under The Lighthouse” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Under The Lighthouse" by Big Wreck in?
"Under The Lighthouse" is played in Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D): FA#DFA#D, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Under The Lighthouse"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a half step (E2 → F2). String 5: tune up a half step (A2 → A#2). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (FA#DFA#D)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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