Strings for A# tuning

[KratosNL]

After having bought a set of DR black beauties, that i didn't really like. I'm looking for new strings again. I first tuned BEAD but i want to tune lower and now i'm looking for a good set of strings for A# tuning. I eventually ended up on the circle k strings site, which i hear a lot of good things about. I'm just wondering what would be the best string gauges for this tuning? I myself was thinking about a 142 set but i don't know if that would be right.

[rockstarbassist]

PM knuckle_head if you're lookin' into C.K. strings and he'll hook you up right.

[KratosNL]

Can't believe i didn't think of that. I feel so stupid

[Mr. Foxen]

I use .145 for my low A. Just about tight enough, I like real tight strings though (so why the hell do I tune to a low A? Cause guitarists are stupid and think lower tuning = heavier.

[CliftonBonney]

How about these?


http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...&rec=product_A

[rockstarbassist]

Originally Posted by CliftonBonney

How about these?


http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...&rec=product_A

Those are pretty meh. I bought 2 pairs (1 5'er and 1 4) and as soon as we finish tracking I'll be switching them out and not buying again.
Also at least on my 34" 5'er, the B string is tapered too little so at the tuning peg mine snapped.

[CliftonBonney]

Originally Posted by rockstarbassist

Those are pretty meh. I bought 2 pairs (1 5'er and 1 4) and as soon as we finish tracking I'll be switching them out and not buying again.
Also at least on my 34" 5'er, the B string is tapered too little so at the tuning peg mine snapped.

Good to know. Thanks!

[FunkMetalBass]

I like my strings heavier, so I'd opt for a Balanced Standard 150 set. That's what I use for a standard B tuning, so a half step down would also work just fine.

[KratosNL]

Yeah, i got recommended a balanced standard 150 set by Knuckle Head as well. So that's what i've ordered. Now i just have to wait for them. Since i live in holland it will probably take a while to get here.