Fear Factory Guitar Tunings
Fear Factory has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 3 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Fear Factory Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Songs on First Two Albums | B - E - A - D - F# - BB Standard / Baritone | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Demanufacture | B - E - A - D - G - B - E7-String Standard B | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Mechanize | F#BEADGBECustom Tuning (F#BEADGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Fear Factory's Most Used Tunings
B Standard / Baritone
Custom Tuning (F#BEADGBE)
String Pitch Guide: B Standard / Baritone
Primary tuning reference used for 2 songs in Fear Factory's catalog.
Fear Factory Guitar Tuning Overview
Fear Factory utilizes a dynamic selection of guitar tunings to achieve distinct voice leading, open resonance, and chord voicings across their music. While standard tuning forms the foundation for many tracks, alternate tunings—such as drop tunings and open tunings—play a pivotal role in shaping their signature guitar sound.
Using our interactive tuner above, you can inspect each string note required for Fear Factory songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.