Drop-C# set for a JB?

[Krank]

Tuning a half step down, low string another whole step. Fender JB, four-string. Medium gauge - on guitar I use 11-54 for this tuning, would like something corresponding in the bass world (as you can tell, I'm brand new to bass!). Which brand has something like this?

[BoboMcNipples]

get 50s or 55s ernie ball sells a pair of both of those or you could just get a 5 string set and put the low b on the e that woud work too.

[Krank]

Originally Posted by BoboMcNipples

get 50s or 55s ernie ball sells a pair of both of those or you could just get a 5 string set and put the low b on the e that woud work too.

Thanks for your input! I thought about that, but have two issues:

1) I'd let a string go to waste. Call it OCD or whatever, but I hate that.

2) The .130 string from such a set might be overkill in terms of tension, being meant for a low B. Plus I might have to file the nut, and I'd rather avoid that as I'm not sure I'll keep this bass.

I have my finger on the trigger for a set of Roto 66, Billy Sheehan. They're .043-0.110. As I'm a guitarist, I'd like strings not to stiff for me flimsy old fingers. Can a 0.110 suffice for a C#, Fender scale, without going too slack?

[bgressman82]

yes, the .110 will work fantastically. i've used that gauge for that tuning before and like the results.

[basslover24]

I too use .110's and they work great. Ernie Ball has that gauge (Power Slinky's) with a beefy A string. Compliments the top string marvelously.

[Krank]

Excellent - thanks so much for your advice.

[NKBassman]

I use Rotosound 50-110s at Drop C, so you should be fine.