DDT Stings

jmarnett · #1 08-23-2010, 05:05 PM

I saw these in Bass Player Mag a while back, I play in drop c tuning so it sounds like they would help my strings not feel floppy. Anyone have experiences these strings?

knuckle_head · #2 08-23-2010, 06:55 PM

These are for dropping down the tuning (hence the DDT) of your entire set, not for drop tuning.

I am uncertain of any other brands that sell drop tuned sets other than me.

You should look for a set that looks something like;

.124 .084 .061 .043 .031
or
.130 .088 .064 .046 .033

pickles · #3 08-24-2010, 08:02 AM

The 115 DDT set should work nicely since with "drop C" you're probably used to the bottom string having lower tension than the others. Tuned to D they'll feel balanced and when you drop that bottom string it loosens up a bit. They have a great growly sound when you dig in.

knuckle_head · #4 08-24-2010, 08:35 AM

FWIW.....

.... DRs tensions across the set in drop C (C G C F);

.115-(31.5) .095-(50.5) .075-(56.8) .055-(53.3)

.125-(37.0) .105-(61.1) .085-(68.2) .065-(71.7)

There are better solutions.

pickles · #5 08-24-2010, 09:49 AM

What are the tensions for drop-D on a standard 45-105 set?

knuckle_head · #6 08-24-2010, 10:32 AM

D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .105

JustStrings Link

.045 (42.8) .065 (51.3) .085 (48.4) .105 (32.0)*

* the tensions as posted on JustStrings (consistent with their tension chart) - the dropped D was derived using D'Addarrio's tension chart.

Gauges from other manufacturers will be in the same ballpark - you can vary only so much internally on an external measure.

Lorenzini · #7 08-24-2010, 02:30 PM

And what are the tensions on Circle K strings, pray tell?

pickles · #8 08-24-2010, 06:48 PM

Right, so the DDT 115 set for drop-C is really comparable to a normal 105 set for drop-D ... somebody who likes that tension setup would find it comfortable. I actually really dig that for some things, drop D can feel great, makes that D sound really meaty and grindy. But if somebody was looking for even tensions ... that would not do the trick.

knuckle_head · #9 08-24-2010, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorenzini

And what are the tensions on Circle K strings, pray tell?

Drop C (C G C F A#)

.124 drop tuned set;
.124-(37.0) .084-(38.3) .061-(36.9) .043-(33.9) .031-(32.3)

.130 drop tuned set
.130-(40.3) .088-(42.5) .064-(40.3) .046-(43.6) .033-(45.7)

Metal Mitch · #10 08-24-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knuckle_head

FWIW.....

.... DRs tensions across the set in drop C (C G C F);

.115-(31.5) .095-(50.5) .075-(56.8) .055-(53.3)

Yeah, when I tuned that set to D standard it felt pretty stiff. Now I know why. It's a lot more comfortable in D flat standard.