5 string set for a 4 string bass

[JetBlackJazz]

I dont like floppy slack strings on my bass and i down tune to c, c# d, etc and im rarely in e so im looking for strings that fit well and wont be slack and clicky for downtuning. either very heavy 4 string sets or light 5 string sets....opinions?

[knuckle_head]

You should look for as set that has a .120 or so on bottom - good gauge to switch between C and D.

Are you in drop or standard intervals?

[JetBlackJazz]

Mostly just standard C, C#, d, etc. but drop if thats what my gtrist is usin...

[knuckle_head]

So you retune the entire set to one of the three?

A set that would work; .118 .090 .067 .049

Round to the nearest .005 if need be.

[jtc_hunter]

Circle K Balanced Standards are what I use, but I tune Bb, Eb,Ab,Db. The .142 or .150 sets are superb for what I do, but you are not tuning as low so go with what Knuckle head says.

[Versatek6]

You may have to have your nut recut or replaced, too, to handle the fatter strings.

(Sounds painful. )