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01-17-2012, 09:03 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada | | | Anybody using Roto Drop Zones and C standard tuning?
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I've read a lot of the threads relating to this subject, but I haven't seen one where somebody specifically says they're using the above combination. I ordered a set the other day, but the more reading I do, the more it seems like they might be slightly heavy for C.
I like the specs of the Circle K strings, but I have to say, I hate the fact that I can't string them through the body. Also, I've used Rotos for years, and I really like the way they feel and sound, so they were a natural first choice for me.
Based on the numbers from the tension chart on the Circle K website, it looks like there would be around 11 pounds difference between the standard set and the drop set. Does that seem like a lot? I realize I'll have to file the nut and make some set up adjustments.
Thanks in advance, Lenny.
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01-17-2012, 09:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada | | | Just for information sake, the strings I use now are .105, .80, .65, .45. The new set will be .130, .105, .80, .65
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01-17-2012, 11:53 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winnipeg | | | I have done it, but I think it was a little too tight for me with those strings in C standard. I replaced them with some Circle Ks that felt much better, tension wise. |
01-18-2012, 02:40 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kristianstad, Sweden | | | I used this set up once a few years ago (Rotosound drop zone strings 130-105-80-65) in C standard and was sceptical before I put them on. Once the set up was done the tension felt great. I set the action quite low, this was on a Fender Jazz bass.
Although I'd rather use 120-95-75-60 for this tuning it certainly can be done with drop zone strings.
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01-18-2012, 06:01 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada | | | Thanks for the replies guys.
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01-18-2012, 06:05 AM
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01-18-2012, 06:08 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada | | | Yeah, I was checking that site out last night after seeing it mentioned in a few threads, looks pretty good for sure.
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01-18-2012, 01:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Winnipeg | | | I just ordered a couple of sets out if the bargain bin from there too. Good experience.
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01-18-2012, 08:34 PM
|  | needs more fuzz | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia | | | If you decide to order from Circle K, I suggest trying .124 .094 .070 .053.
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01-19-2012, 06:00 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada | | | Thanks Josh, I'll consider that.
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