String Gauge for Super low tuining

[kamikaze47]

Hey Everyone,
I play bass for an Experimental Metal band from India. As we use 8 string guitars, our music is composed on the low F# tuning. Iv been wanting to try out downtuning my bass to the low F# (earlier, my top string would be tuned to G# and the next string would be tuned to F# but on the same octave as the guitars).
I use an Ibanez BTB675 which has a 35" scale.

I'd really like suggestions for a good enough string gauge to handle such a low tuning ...

Thanks.

[rockstarbassist]

Might wanna check the Strings forum... Lotsa downtuning info there. I've been asking for an "all things downtuned/detuned/alternate tuned thread" sticky for a bit now but no such luck.

[Chrishi87]

Try the Warwick Dark Lord Strings...
F#-B-E-A.

http://www.juststrings.com/wws-40250.html

[ehque]

F#-B-E-A at normal tension:

.182 4 String 34 to 35 Scale Length Balanced
.182 .136 .102 .076

Circle K Strings - Standard Balanced 4 Strings

The real Super low tuning, C# F# B E, normal tension,

.244 4 String 34 to 35 Scale Length Balanced
.244 .182 .136 .102

Same page.

[ixlramp]

Circle K strings ... follow the link above and choose the set that contains your preferred gauge for E

[Josh Pelican]

It all depends on the sort of tension you like. The .182 is a good starting point, though! I highly recommend Circle K Strings. I just got a .210 and am using it for Eb0 (D#0).