How to Tune to Never Going Back Again
Lindsey Buckingham's masterpiece, using Drop Db (Drop D half-step down).
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Start with the 6th string. Tune it to Db2 (69.3 Hz).
- Start with the 5th string. Tune it to Ab2 (103.8 Hz).
- Start with the 4th string. Tune it to Db3 (138.6 Hz).
- Start with the 3th string. Tune it to Gb3 (185.0 Hz).
- Start with the 2th string. Tune it to Bb3 (233.1 Hz).
- Start with the 1th string. Tune it to Eb4 (311.1 Hz).
String Tension & Setup Tips
Recommended Gauge:Light or medium-light strings.
Frequency Table
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | Db2 | 69.30 Hz |
| String 5 | Ab2 | 103.83 Hz |
| String 4 | Db3 | 138.59 Hz |
| String 3 | Gb3 | 185.00 Hz |
| String 2 | Bb3 | 233.08 Hz |
| String 1 | Eb4 | 311.13 Hz |
Chords & Playing Tips
Travis Picking pattern over Db
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a capo?
Lindsey uses a capo on the 4th fret (or 6th fret for standard Drop D).
Never going back again capo fret?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.
How to tune never going back again?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.
Lindsey buckingham travis picking tuning?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.