What string gauges do you recommend for this type of playing? I like EBMM Super Slinkys and TI Jazz Rounds.
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Going from B-G to E-C on 5 string ?
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Just take the same gauges for E-G from the B-G set and add a high C.
Super Slinky = 45-65-80-100, plus a .030 for the C.
Maybe worth considering, although probably not, but just in case -- my tech always complains about the .030 C on my short scale being too thin. Maybe it's only because it's a short scale. A .032 C, like D'Addario's sets, might be worth looking into, although most sets come with a 0.030 C. I did look at the Super Slinkies briefly. Looks like it's a 0.032, and not 0.030 as @michael_t said?
Just for clarification, when I mentioned .030 for the high C, I meant it as one of the options, not necessarily a recommendation for the specific gauge.
I'm not familiar with the gauge options for the EB Slinky specifically, so if it's a .032, so be it.
The product # for the Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Round high C is JR34029.
Try asking Jason at FretNation if he has one to spare; then couple it with the JR344 set.
.105 - .080 - .060 - .045 - .035
You can but single individual strings and compose your own set.
These gauges gives a very balanced tension, which I personally prefer, but this is really up to personal preferences.
But above is what I would personally use for E to C tuning.
You can but single individual strings and compose your own set.
These gauges gives a very balanced tension, which I personally prefer, but this is really up to personal preferences.
But above is what I would personally use for E to C tuning.
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