This unique and highly experimental tuning, named "C#FCFG#C" by its creator, lives up to the accompanying description "We are number one" by immediately asserting a dominant and unconventional sonic character. It's a tuning that will challenge expectations and push the boundaries of traditional guitar playing.

Verbal Analysis

The overall sound of the C#FCFG#C tuning is likely to be rich, deep, and potentially quite dissonant, lending itself to atmospheric soundscapes, drone music, or a very specific melodic approach rather than standard chordal accompaniment. The combination of very low and very high notes across adjacent strings creates a stark contrast that can be used for dramatic effect. It's a tuning for the adventurous guitarist looking for a signature sound that is far removed from common tunings, offering a unique canvas for experimental compositions.

Technical Analysis

This tuning presents the open strings as:

• String 6: C#3
• String 5: F2
• String 4:10 C3
• String 3: F3
• String 2: G#4
• String 1: C4

Upon first glance, the open notes (C#, F, C, F, G#, C) do not immediately form a conventional major or minor chord, suggesting a complex harmonic landscape. Distinct pitches include F, C, C#, G#. If we consider F as a root, we find F (root), C (perfect fifth), G# (minor third, enharmonically Ab), and C# (minor second/flatted ninth, enharmonically Db). This strongly points towards an F minor tonality with an added b2/b9 (Db), creating a rich, melancholic, and somewhat dissonant character when played openly.

The intervals between adjacent strings are highly unconventional:

• String 6 (C#3) to String 5 (F2): A major 6th downwards. This results in String 5 being lower in pitch than String 6, which is highly unusual.
• String 5 (F2) to String 4 (C3): A perfect 5th upwards.
• String 4 (C3) to String 3 (F3): A perfect 4th upwards.
• String 3 (F3) to String 2 (G#4): An augmented 5th upwards (or minor 6th), a substantial jump in pitch.
• String 2 (G#4) to String 1 (C4): An augmented 4th (tritone) downwards.

This unique arrangement means standard chord shapes will likely be inaccessible, encouraging exploration of open string drones, slide guitar techniques, or single-string melodic phrases. Barre chords will create intricate, potentially dissonant, voicings. For example, a full barre across the first fret would yield G3, C#4, C4#, G4#, B4, E4#.

String Gauge & Tension Considerations

Based on the provided string movements relative to standard tuning (EADGBe):

• String 5 (A string) is specified to be tuned down 4 semitones. While the target note is F2 (which is an octave lower than the expected F3 from a 4-semitone drop from A3), the movement itself (-4 semitones) indicates that the string will be quite loose. For optimal playability and intonation, a heavier gauge string is strongly advised for String 5 to prevent excessive floppiness.
• String 1 (High E string) is also tuned down 4 semitones to C4. A heavier gauge string would also be beneficial here to maintain sufficient tension and prevent excessive floppiness.
• String 2 (B string) has a major discrepancy between the tuning instruction and the target note. The instruction is to tune down 3 semitones from B3, which would result in G3. However, the target note is G#4. Tuning a B3 string up to G#4 would require tuning *up* 9 semitones, placing extreme and dangerous tension on the string, making it highly prone to breakage. This particular string setup is therefore highly experimental and potentially hazardous. A significantly lighter gauge string would be absolutely essential if G#4 is the true target, and even then, caution is paramount.

Due to these extreme tension variations and the unique octaving on String 5 and String 2 (if the target notes are strictly adhered to), professional guitar setup and potentially a custom string set are highly recommended to achieve this tuning safely and effectively.

Below are the target notes for each string in the C#FCFG#C tuning, from thickest (String 6) to thinnest (String 1).

• String 6 (Low E Equivalent): C#3
• String 5 (A Equivalent): F2
• String 4 (D Equivalent): C3
• String 3 (G Equivalent): F3
• String 2 (B Equivalent): G#4
• String 1 (High E Equivalent): C4

How to Tune (Relative to Standard EADGBe)

Please note the discrepancies identified for String 5 and String 2. Exercise extreme caution when tuning, especially for String 2.

• String 6: Tune your low E string (E3) down 3 semitones to C#3.
• String 5: Tune your A string (A3) down 4 semitones to F2. (Note: Tuning A3 down 4 semitones typically results in F3. Achieving F2 will result in a very loose string and likely requires a significantly heavier gauge string or professional setup to maintain playability and intonation.)
• String 4: Tune your D string (D3) down 2 semitones to C3.
• String 3: Tune your G string (G3) down 2 semitones to F3.
• String 2: Tune your B string (B3) down 3 semitones to G#4. (Major Discrepancy: Tuning B3 down 3 semitones yields G3, not G#4. Achieving G#4 from B3 requires tuning *up* 9 semitones, which places extreme, potentially dangerous tension on a standard B string, making breakage highly probable. A much lighter gauge string is critical, and professional assistance is highly recommended.)
• String 1: Tune your high E string (E4) down 4 semitones to C4.