The "Thall tuning" is an incredibly heavy 8-string guitar tuning, famously utilized by a YouTuber for a cover of "Sun Eater" by Fractalize. This tuning is designed for the raw, crushing sound of Thall and Djent genres, promising a low-end rumble so intense it might just make your speakers vibrate off their stand!

Technical Analysis

Technically, this 8-string guitar tuning presents a unique and powerful sonic landscape. The open notes are A0, A1, E2, A2, D3, G3, B3, E4, from the lowest (8th string) to the highest (1st string). The fundamental characteristic is the exceptionally low A0 on the 8th string, which provides an incredible bass foundation. The 7th string is an octave higher at A1, creating a super thick unison low-end. The 6th string is tuned to E2, forming a natural A5 power chord (A-E-A) across the lowest three strings (A0, A1, E2), further emphasized by the A2 on the 5th string.

The upper four strings (A2, D3, G3, B3, E4) broadly resemble a standard Drop-A-like configuration if you consider the 5th string (A2) as the root, providing familiar intervals for lead work or standard chord shapes within that range. This unique combination allows for massive, resonant open A power chords on the lowest strings, making it ideal for the rhythmic chugging and percussive nature of Thall and Djent. It offers both a thunderous, dedicated low-end for heavy riffing and the versatility of more standard-tuned intervals on the higher strings for intricate melodies or chord voicings.

How to Tune

To achieve this "Thall tuning", please follow these specific instructions for each string, ensuring careful attention to the semitone adjustments:

• 8th String (Lowest): Tune down 9 semitones to A0. Warning: This is a significant drop. A heavier gauge string is strongly advised to maintain proper tension and tone and prevent breakage or intonation issues.
• 7th String: Tune down 2 semitones to A1.
• 6th String: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to E2.
• 5th String: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to A2.
• 4th String: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to D3.
• 3rd String: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to G3.
• 2nd String: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to B3.
• 1st String (Highest): Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to E4.