.125 for C?

[insomniac2295]

I'm thinking of putting a light 5 string set on my SX 5 string bass that's tuned to drop C instead of B standard. Right now I have a 4 string set of regular gauge (.105) Rotosounds that are just too floppy.

I want to gain some tension in the strings but I don't want to too much tension so I can't tap in the upper register of my bass. The idea is to have enough tension to get rid of a lot of fret buzz I have without having to raise my action or not being able to tap without the aid of a jackhammer.

Can anyone help? I'm low on cash and if I decide to get a .125 set of strings, I want to get a good pair that will last me. Not a cheap-o crappy pair that will go dead in 10 minutes leaving me to buy a new set anyways.

[insomniac2295]

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[idoru]

I've done it with Warwick Red Labels - .130 makes for a perfect C string, with a tension very close to an E string at concert pitch.

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[grumpy_dog666]

should be fine.....

i use .115 in my 4 string and they are fine.

have tried .130 but the nut needed widening. didn't fit

[bergerXL5]

It should work pretty well...

[T. B. Player]

I use a .125 for my B on my 6er.

125 - 105 - 85 -65 - 45 - 35.

Works well...

Z