string selection

[cirrosis]

what do you guys use for drop c tuning for 4 string bass?
hard to choose between

Ernie Ball 2831 Nickel Wound Power Slinky Bass String Set (55 - 110)

DR Strings DDT-55 Stainless Steel Bass Guitar Strings, Heavy
55-115

or

DR Strings DDT-55 Stainless Steel Bass Guitar Strings, extra Heavy
65-125

[Mushroo]

Might help if you told us what strings you are using now, and what you like/don't like about them? Maybe what kind of bass you have, what kind of amp/cab, what genre of music, etc.?

I personally use Thomasic Infeld Jazz Flats (.100/.070/.056/.042) and Acousticore (.086/.068/.053/.041) for Drop D and Drop C. YMMV.

[tylerwylie]

For Drop C I use gauges .125 .085 .065 .045, if you want more tension for this tuning I'd recommend .130 .090 .070 .050. I put together singles to achieve this, or purchase 5 string sets and throw out the "E" string.

[SLaPiNFuNK]

For Drop C you would go with Tylerwylie's suggestion...

Those sets are better for C Standard.

[Ian_Flash]

Originally Posted by tylerwylie

For Drop C I use gauges .125 .085 .065 .045, if you want more tension for this tuning I'd recommend .130 .090 .070 .050. I put together singles to achieve this, or purchase 5 string sets and throw out the "E" string.

What's the scale length of your bass? If it's 34" or 35", then I agree with tylerwylie's reco. You CAN go as high as .145 for the low C if you want to tighten it up. Tension increments are small with fat strings so don't be afraid to go BIG.

[cirrosis]

my bass is ltd 1004 phoenix
playing metal
ampeg cl head 410hlf
the string right now is stock string

[Reeneo]

For drop tunings I've always found getting single strings for custom gauges more useful.

I use Ernie Balls 45 65 80 110 for a Drop Db Ab Db Gb.

The power slinky's are equally a heavier gauge across all the strings and i find tensions across the neck uneven.. both in sound and feel