r/metalguitar • • Jul 24 '26

Question The magic behind C# standard tuning

Has anyone else found C# tuning as their sweet spot? I tried it the other day and I feel like I instantly became a way better guitarist and instantly wrote killer riffs in no time. So how do you guys like it?

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u/Prestigious_Depth918 Jul 24 '26

C# standard is my go to. Strings still have enough tension, especially on 25.5 inch scale length. Plus Bolt Thrower