This is the Jank Versace Summer tuning, originally described as being "Used On Versace Summer Jank." It presents a bright and lush sonic landscape, shifting the guitar significantly upwards from standard tuning to create a rich, open major tonality.

Technical Analysis

The open strings are tuned to F#3, C#4, F#4, A#4, D#5, G#5. This arrangement immediately highlights a strong F# Major character. The lowest four strings (F#3, C#4, F#4, A#4) form a clear F# Major chord (Root, 5th, Octave, Major 3rd). Adding the D#5 (a Major 6th above F#) and G#5 (a Major 2nd or 9th above F#), the open tuning resolves to an F#maj6/9 chord. This gives the tuning a very full, harmonious, and 'summery' feel, suitable for expansive strumming or melodic exploration within a major key context.

The intervals between the open strings are:

• 6th String (F#3) to 5th String (C#4): Perfect 5th
• 5th String (C#4) to 4th String (F#4): Perfect 4th
• 4th String (F#4) to 3rd String (A#4): Major 3rd
• 3rd String (A#4) to 2nd String (D#5): Perfect 4th
• 2nd String (D#5) to 1st String (G#5): Perfect 4th

This specific intervalic structure makes certain chord voicings particularly accessible. F# Major chords will ring out effortlessly across the open strings. Barre chords can be easily shifted up or down the neck to transpose this F#maj6/9 quality to other keys. The prevalence of perfect 4ths on the upper strings (from A#4 upwards) also lends itself to easy power chord shapes or Sus4 voicings on those strings, offering a modern and versatile harmonic palette.

How to Tune

This tuning involves significant upward tension changes on most strings. Please exercise caution and monitor your guitar's neck relief. For strings requiring 4 semitones or more of upward tuning, considering a lighter gauge string set is highly recommended to prevent excessive tension and potential damage to your instrument.

• 6th String (Low E): Tune up 2 semitones to F#3.
• 5th String (A): Tune up 4 semitones to C#4. Caution: Tuning up 4 semitones is a significant increase in tension. A lighter gauge string is advised.
• 4th String (D): Tune up 4 semitones to F#4. Caution: Tuning up 4 semitones is a significant increase in tension. A lighter gauge string is advised.
• 3rd String (G): Tune up 3 semitones to A#4.
• 2nd String (B): Tune up 4 semitones to D#5. Caution: Tuning up 4 semitones is a significant increase in tension. A lighter gauge string is advised.
• 1st String (High E): Tune up 4 semitones to G#5. Caution: Tuning up 4 semitones is a significant increase in tension. A lighter gauge string is advised.

6th String: F#3
5th String: C#4
4th String: F#4
3rd String: A#4
2nd String: D#5
1st String: G#5