How to Tune a Guitar to 432 Hz
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · By 
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To tune a guitar to 432 Hz, set a chromatic tuner to a 432 Hz reference pitch, then tune the strings to standard tuning, E A D G B E, with A at 432 Hz instead of A440. Clip the tuner to the headstock, set 432 Hz, and tune each string until the tuner reads the right note.
Set the reference pitch to 432 Hz
A guitar tuned to 432 Hz uses A432 as its reference instead of A440, so the tuner must be set to 432 Hz before you start. The KLIQ UberTuner-MAX lists a calibration range of 430 to 450 Hz, and the Snark ST-8HPT lists pitch calibration at 432 and 442 Hz. Open the calibration setting on the tuner and set it to 432 Hz.
Clip the tuner to the headstock
Clip the tuner to the headstock so it reads vibration through the wood. The KLIQ UberTuner-MAX uses vibration-based pitch detection and ignores background noise, and the Snark ST-8HPT has an anechoic sound shield that keeps room noise out. A clip-on tuner with a chromatic mode reads each string as its own note.
Tune each string to standard tuning
Tune the strings to standard tuning, E A D G B E, starting with the low E string and working across to the high E string. Pluck one string at a time and turn its tuning peg until the tuner shows the right note at 432 Hz. If the note reads sharp, loosen the string; if it reads flat, tighten it.
Check each string again after tuning
Tuning one string changes the tension on the neck, so the strings tuned first can drift while you tune the rest. After all the strings read correctly, go through them again from the low E string and adjust any that moved. Repeat the pass until every string holds its note at 432 Hz.
What you need
KLIQ UberTuner-MAX USB Rechargeable Clip On Guitar
A rechargeable clip-on tuner with a chromatic mode, an octave display and a calibration range of 430 to 450 Hz, so it covers 432 Hz.
- Chromatic mode
- Rechargeable
- Tuner type: Clip On
Snark SIL-RED Silver Snark Chromatic Tuner Red
A chromatic clip-on tuner with a high resolution display that rotates 360 degrees.
- Chromatic mode
Snark ST-8HPT High Precision Rechargeable Clip-On Tuner
A rechargeable clip-on tuner with pitch calibration at 432 and 442 Hz.
- Rechargeable
- Tuner type: Clip-On
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 432 Hz and 440 Hz tuning?
The reference pitch A sits at 432 Hz instead of 440 Hz, so every string tunes slightly lower than standard pitch. The note names stay the same, E A D G B E, and only the reference changes.
Can any chromatic tuner tune a guitar to 432 Hz?
Only a tuner with a calibration setting can set its reference to 432 Hz. The KLIQ UberTuner-MAX lists a calibration range of 430 to 450 Hz, and the Snark ST-8HPT lists pitch calibration at 432 and 442 Hz.
Do I need to change strings to tune to 432 Hz?
No. The same strings tune to 432 Hz, since only the reference pitch changes. Tune each string to its standard note with the tuner set to 432 Hz.
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