Drop C tuning on 4 string?

[MDBass]

For DGCF I used (nickel or SS rounds) 50/70/90/110, but for low C I'd use a 115/120.
110 will work for low C, but it's real floppy.

110 for a low C is definitely not 'real floppy' with higher tension hex-core strings like DR Lo-Riders and a proper setup; as I mentioned before, I've tuned to drop B and drop Bb using 110 sets and played VERY fast/technical pick style lines without a problem.

My current Jazz style bass is tuned to drop C# with a standard 105 set and it plays wonderfully.

A good setup and efficient technique goes a long way.

 

[Systolic]

It's no problem. Like most have said, it just takes heavier strings and a proper setup. Also some pickups like the tuning more than other IMHO. I use Ernie Ball Cobalt Power Slinkys (110,90,75,55) on my Jaguar and it makes the thing roar!

 

[bigchiefbc]

I keep my Squier VM Jag tuned CGCG. I use a custom Circle K set, with a .124 for the low C. Great tension, and the pickups seem to love the tuning, they have quite a snarl with the low C.

 

[Solarmist]

110 for a low C is definitely not 'real floppy' with higher tension hex-core strings like DR Lo-Riders and a proper setup; as I mentioned before, I've tuned to drop B and drop Bb using 110 sets and played VERY fast/technical pick style lines without a problem.

My current Jazz style bass is tuned to drop C# with a standard 105 set and it plays wonderfully.

A good setup and efficient technique goes a long way.

Well - I guess that depends on what we each consider floppy, but using a 110 for low Bb or a 105 for C# would be considered seriously floppy by the majority of TBers. I don't think Fieldy would even go that far, but if it works for you - great.

 

[knumbskull]

After years of experimenting, I use 125/90/70/50 gauges for drop C.

 

[JoshSmith]

After years of experimenting, I use 125/90/70/50 gauges for drop C.

Aight thanks I'll probably get 115 or so cause I tune up to D sometimes and d standard

 

[Kinda BassVI]

That's how my brother has his G&L L-2000 set up. He uses a 5-string set and tosses the G string. It sounds massive even through his modified 50-watt DuKane head into an Ampeg 8x10. I'm considering picking up an SX and running it BEAD.