West Coast Blues
Required String Notes:EADGBE_HALF_DOWN
Tune to Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"West Coast Blues" by John Fahey is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN) (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. John Fahey uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Gear for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)
Strings and tools that make playing "West Coast Blues" in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN) 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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“West Coast Blues” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "West Coast Blues" by John Fahey in?
"West Coast Blues" is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN): EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_HALF_DOWN)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other John Fahey songs use this tuning?
"The Transcendental Waterfall" — all in EADGBE_HALF_DOWN, so you can play them without retuning.
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