Wishing Well

byConverge

Required String Notes:CF#CF#AC

Tune to Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)

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

Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)

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Target: 65.4 Hz

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C65

F#92

C131

F#185

A220

C262

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Wishing Well”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	C2	Tune down 4 semitones
String 5	A2	F#2	Tune down 3 semitones
String 4	D3	C3	Tune down a whole step
String 3	G3	F#3	Tune down a half step
String 2	B3	A3	Tune down a whole step
String 1	E4	C4	Tune down 4 semitones

Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Wishing Well" by Converge is played in Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC) (CF#CF#AC). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F#, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. Converge uses this same tuning on 4 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Converge’s Guitar Tunings

Converge plays 5 of 17 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (CGCFG#C)CGCFG#C9 songs
Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)CF#CF#AC5 songs
Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)GGCFAD3 songs

Gear for Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)

Strings and tools that make playing "Wishing Well" in Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC) easier.

Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)

Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.

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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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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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“Wishing Well” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Wishing Well" by Converge in?

"Wishing Well" is played in Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC): CF#CF#AC, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Wishing Well"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4).