Strings for cello tuning... NOT an octave below cello

[pklima]

What strings would you recommend for tuning CGDA with the same pitches as a violoncello? I know a standard G-string will work for the G, a heavy-gauge D for the C, but what then?

Background: I normally tune CGDA an octave below cello but I've been thinking that on my doubleneck it would be more useful to have the "second" neck tuned an octave higher than tuned EADG. I've made the switch to fifths tuning successfully enough that I can no longer play a fourths-tuned bass worth a crap.

[Festus]

Try this:

C = .070
G = .045
D = .025
A = .015 (not too sure who does a wound .015 long enough)

[pklima]

Thanks! Plain .015 will work. I suppose I'll be stuck with roundwounds for the rest as there's no way I'm getting a flatwound .025 that's the proper length... or is there?

[Festus]

It does look like roundwounds are the only way....turn your treble down and you'll be fine!

[Jay Terrien]

Or go a few octaves lower for a subcontra tuning.

Originally Posted by Festus

Try this:

C = .070
G = .045
D = .025
A = .015 (not too sure who does a wound .015 long enough)

[pklima]

Originally Posted by Jay Terrien

Or go a few octaves lower for a subcontra tuning.

Actually, I've been talking with Skip of Knuckle Guitar Works about that very idea... but that's a whole another subject.

[Thurisarz]

Originally Posted by Festus

Try this:

C = .070
G = .045
D = .025
A = .015 (not too sure who does a wound .015 long enough)

The swedish D'addario dealer (which only sell this tiny strings here) has 018,020, 032 and 035. How should i do?

[fretless Bob]

Zon do Michael Manring signature strings that are a real light gauge.


Dave