What gauge for drop c?

[pgtiips]

Hi all!
I wanna play some stuff in drop c and i was thinking of getting a set of gauge 45-105 (Invalid Link Removed). I heard these strings give a good tone for metalcore, as they don't have a very metallic and buzzy sound. However, will the gauges be low enough for drop c?

 

[G On Bass]

Circle K strings: Here's the TB thread...

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f16/circle-k-strings-557048/

... and their website:

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There's lots of good info in the TB thread about drop tuning.

 

[knuckle_head]

You'll be best served with something between a .120 and .125 at C - my suggested set is;

.124 .082 .061 .045 .031

You pointed to a 4 string set. Just drop the lightest string from the above if you're a 4 string guy.

 

[ixlramp]

^ Good advice.
105-45 will be very floppy in drop C. I recommend building a custom set from singles using gauges similar to the above or a 'drop tune' set from Circle K Strings: Link Removed. The .130 set will give you a medium tension.

 

[Kromwarp]

105 works fine for me in drop C, they seem to work alright for drop B as well