Yellowjacket

bySpiritbox

Required String Notes:DADGCEA

Tune to Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)

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

Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)

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Target: 73.4 Hz

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D73

A110

D147

G196

C262

E330

A440

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)

Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “Yellowjacket”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 7	B1	D2	Tune up 3 semitones
String 6	E2	A2	Tune up 5 semitones
String 5	A2	D3	Tune up 5 semitones
String 4	D3	G3	Tune up 5 semitones
String 3	G3	C4	Tune up 5 semitones
String 2	B3	E4	Tune up 5 semitones
String 1	E4	A4	Tune up 5 semitones

Recommended string gauge: .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Yellowjacket" by Spiritbox is played in Custom Tuning (DADGCEA) (DADGCEA). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 7 of 7 strings: string 7 up to D, string 6 up to A, string 5 up to D, string 4 up to G, string 3 up to C, string 2 up to E, string 1 up to A. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DADGCEA).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)

Already tuned to DADGCEA? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B)3 songs

EBEADF#BSame chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.

Custom Tuning (DADGBEA)1 song

DADGBEAOnly string 3 differs: B instead of C.

Spiritbox’s Guitar Tunings

Spiritbox plays 1 of 5 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DADGCEA). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#)F#C#F#BEG#C#4 songs
Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)DADGCEA1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)

Strings and tools that make playing "Yellowjacket" in Custom Tuning (DADGCEA) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056)

Recommended gauge .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.

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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 7 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Yellowjacket” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Yellowjacket" by Spiritbox in?

"Yellowjacket" is played in Custom Tuning (DADGCEA): DADGCEA, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Yellowjacket"?

Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune up 3 semitones (B1 → D2). String 6: tune up 5 semitones (E2 → A2). String 5: tune up 5 semitones (A2 → D3). String 4: tune up 5 semitones (D3 → G3). String 3: tune up 5 semitones (G3 → C4). String 2: tune up 5 semitones (B3 → E4). String 1: tune up 5 semitones (E4 → A4).