Tune to Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#).
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Where Your Nights Often End”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | G#1 | Tune down 8 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | D#2 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | B2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | C#4 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 1 | E4 | G#4 | Tune up 4 semitones |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Where Your Nights Often End" by Into It Over It is played in Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#) (G#D#BF#C#G#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to G#, string 5 down to D#, string 4 down to B, string 3 down to F#, string 2 up to C#, string 1 up to G#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#).
Into It Over It’s Guitar Tunings
Into It Over It plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#)G#D#BF#C#G#1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Where Your Nights Often End" in Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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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“Where Your Nights Often End” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Where Your Nights Often End" by Into It Over It in?
"Where Your Nights Often End" is played in Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#): G#D#BF#C#G#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Where Your Nights Often End"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 8 semitones (E2 → G#1). String 5: tune down 6 semitones (A2 → D#2). String 4: tune down 3 semitones (D3 → B2). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 2: tune up a whole step (B3 → C#4). String 1: tune up 4 semitones (E4 → G#4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
More Songs by Into It Over It
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#)
Once tuned to G#D#BF#C#G#, try playing these tracks next: