This unique guitar tuning, which its creator aptly described as "C# G# C# G# C# F# i guess i made this up," offers a distinct sonic landscape. It is firmly rooted in a C# tonal center, providing a powerful and resonant foundation suitable for everything from heavy, driving riffs to expansive melodic textures and experimental sound design.

Technical Analysis:

The tuning establishes a formidable presence with repeating C# and G# notes across the lower and middle strings. Specifically, the arrangement is C#3 G#3 C#4 G#4 C#5 F#5. The interval structure creates a profound C# power chord or an open C# Major sound (C# G# C# G# C#). The introduction of F# on the highest string adds a suspended 4th (or 11th) quality, meaning that a full open strum of all six strings will yield a C#sus4 chord (C# G# C# G# C# F#).

The strategic doubling of C# (on strings 6, 4, and 2) and G# (on strings 5 and 3) greatly facilitates the creation of rich, sustained drone notes and allows for thick, harmonically dense voicings with minimal finger effort. This makes the tuning particularly effective for genres that demand sustained low-end power, expansive chordal textures, and shimmering upper harmonics.

Open Chord and Shape Potential:

• Strumming all open strings produces a C#sus4 chord (C# G# C# G# C# F#), a versatile and often used voicing for its open, slightly unresolved, yet rich quality.
• By muting or simply avoiding the first (highest) string, you can achieve a very strong C# power chord or a C# Major triad without the third (C# G# C# G# C#).
• Due to the consistent interval relationships across certain string groups, barring a single fret across the first five or six strings can effortlessly create movable suspended 4th or power chords based on the root note established by the barred fret. This allows for easy transposition of chord shapes up and down the neck.

How to Tune:

Achieving this tuning involves a carefully balanced mix of tuning strings both up and down from standard EADGBe. It is highly recommended to use a reliable electronic tuner for precise adjustment.

• String 6 (lowest): Tune down 3 semitones to C3#.
• String 5: Tune down 1 semitone to G3#.
• String 4: Tune down 1 semitone to C4#.
• String 3: Tune up 1 semitone to G4#.
• String 2: Tune up 2 semitones to C5#.
• String 1 (highest): Tune up 2 semitones to F5#.

All individual string movements required for this tuning are within the commonly acceptable range of +/- 4 semitones from standard tuning. Therefore, a change in string gauge is generally not explicitly required, though personal preference for tension may vary. Always exercise caution when tuning any string upwards to avoid breakage.