Good string gauge for C standard tuning?

[EssJay]

I've decided that my next bass I want to have set up in C-F-Bb-Eb and I'm having a hard time trying to pick string gauges to use for it.
Currently I'm just using my 5 string with 130-45's and tuning all strings up half a step until I sell it to buy the new bass and I'm thinking maybe of doing the same thing but getting it set up properly with these strings for C tuning, but would probably be a better idea to start with a 125 gauge for tuning to C as far as tension on the neck goes?

(EDIT: Sorry if this doesn't make much sense, I have a combination of a lack of sleep and the flu)

[ehque]

Either way you'll need to setup the bass, so go with whatever is comfortable and get the bass setup for it.

You can also get 4 string sets starting at 124, 130, or 136 from www.circlekstrings.com

[LiamPodmore]

I used to use 50-110 or 55-115 when i did the whole C standard/Drop c stuff, with a good setup they worked fine. Now i just go simple and use a 5 for it all.

Liam

[EssJay]

I might have to see if any shops around here can get circle k strings (I don't like using credit card/pay pal online, I'd rather pay cash or at least do a bank deposit, internet paranoia). And I was briefly considering maybe using a 115 set, but I wasn't sure if they would do the job.
Thanks for the replies guys.

[ixlramp]

Since standard sets have the B at too low a tension, I actually consider a .130 as only just tight enough for C. Problem is, tuning up a standard set then makes the higher strings too tight. So I would go .130 or .135 for C but in a tension balanced set. I calculate 130 95 70 50 or 135 100 75 55, depending on whether a 100 at F feels too tight or is just right.

[EssJay]

Originally Posted by ixlramp

Since standard sets have the B at too low a tension, I actually consider a .130 as only just tight enough for C. Problem is, tuning up a standard set then makes the higher strings too tight. So I would go .130 or .135 for C but in a tension balanced set. I calculate 130 95 70 50 or 135 100 75 55, depending on whether a 100 at F feels too tight or is just right.

Currently I'm quite liking the feel of the strings for C tuning on a bass that was setup for B, I never considered the tension on the higher strings though (well, it never crossed my mind). I'll give it a bit more of a chance to see how I'm feeling about this (at least up until I hand over the bass for cash when I sell it).

[knuckle_head]

I like .130 for C.