Down Tuning

[Toast1122]

Do you have to get a heavier guage string for tuning to drop c? yes or no could someone recomend me a nice brand for strings. im using elixers now

[spaz21387]

I use ernie ball hybrids. The E string is a 105. I can tune down to CGCF and CFA#D#.

[Solarmist]

All 3 of my basses are tuned CGCF. A while back I started using a "custom gauge" set of SIT Powerwounds in 50 / 70 / 90 / 110 for that tuning. The 110 works fine for the low C, and has just about the same tension as a 125 tuned to low B. SIT will make "custom gauge" sets at customer request through your local dealer at the same cost (about $17/18) as a standard set.

Here's a string tension chart:
http://www.daddario.com/Resources/JD...sion_chart.pdf

[magickbass]

I have DR High Beam thick guage, .50, .70, .90, .110 and I can tune it DAEB like the thicker 4 of a 5 string with no problems.