With Your Greatest Fears Realized You Will Not Be Comforted
Required String Notes:EADG#AC#
Tune to Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#)Tune to Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EADG#AC#).
Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#)
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Target: 82.4 Hz
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E82
A110
D147
G#208
A220
C#277
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “With Your Greatest Fears Realized You Will Not Be Comforted”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | A3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 1 | E4 | C#4 | Tune down 3 semitones |
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
"With Your Greatest Fears Realized You Will Not Be Comforted" by Empire Empire I Was a Lonely Estate is played in Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#) (EADG#AC#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 3 up to G#, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to C#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#).
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Gear for Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#)
Strings and tools that make playing "With Your Greatest Fears Realized You Will Not Be Comforted" in Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#) 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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“With Your Greatest Fears Realized You Will Not Be Comforted” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "With Your Greatest Fears Realized You Will Not Be Comforted" by Empire Empire I Was a Lonely Estate in?
"With Your Greatest Fears Realized You Will Not Be Comforted" is played in Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#): EADG#AC#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "With Your Greatest Fears Realized You Will Not Be Comforted"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 3: tune up a half step (G3 → G#3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down 3 semitones (E4 → C#4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EADG#AC#)
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