How to Tune to EEEEEE (All E)
EEEEEE tunes every string to an E across three octaves for a massive, droning unison. It turns the whole guitar into a single ringing chord, perfect for the wide-open, choir-like textures behind certain Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young songs and modern ambient parts.
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | 82.41 Hz |
| String 5 | E2 | 82.41 Hz |
| String 4 | E3 | 164.81 Hz |
| String 3 | E3 | 164.81 Hz |
| String 2 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
Fun Fact
EEEEEE is the E-based cousin of the D 'ostrich tuning' (DDDDDD) that Lou Reed used in the Velvet Underground — both reduce the guitar to a single droning note across all six strings.
String Tension & Setup Tips
Recommended Gauge:Several strings are pulled well up in pitch to reach E; do it slowly and consider a custom set, as tuning the middle strings up to E4 puts them near their breaking tension.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I tune to EEEEEE?
From standard tuning (EADGBE), retune each string low to high: 6th E (unchanged), 5th A→E, 4th D→E, 3rd G→E, 2nd B→E, 1st E (unchanged). Match each string to its exact Hz using the interactive tuner above.
What is all-E tuning good for?
It produces a huge droning unison so that a single fretted finger moves a full chord across all strings. It is used for drone-based writing and open, hymn-like textures.