Status Quo Guitar Tunings
Status Quo has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 2 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Status Quo Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down Down | D - G - D - G - B - DOpen G Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Forty five hundered times | BBDGBECustom Tuning (BBDGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Status Quo's Most Used Tunings
Open G Tuning
Custom Tuning (BBDGBE)
String Pitch Guide: Open G Tuning
Primary tuning reference used for 1 song in Status Quo's catalog.
Status Quo Guitar Tuning Overview
Status Quo 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 Status Quo songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.