Best strings for 4 string bass - drop c tuning

[dom2113]

[size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I use an Ibanez SR-800am and need the best strings for drop c tuning.[/font][/size]

[size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]ive been recommended to get the [color=#000000]Rotosound RS665LB Swing Bass 66 5 String (35-120) - or using the bottom 4 of a light 5 string set.[/color][/font][/size]

[size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]can anyone recommend the best strings for tuning a 4 string bass to drop c - best gauge/metal etc [/color][/font][/size]


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[miles'tone]

DR DDT 115-55 are perfect. Made for the job.

[thodrik]

I've used the DR DDTs 115-55, which I thought were pretty good but really expensive. I found the 55 gauge 'F' string and 75 gauge high 'C' on the DRs to be pretty tight, while the 115 low C was pretty damn loose, although perfectly usable.

I have been using the D'addario balanced tension 120-50 set. They are pretty much half the price of the DRs and are way more balanced from string to string.

[miles'tone]

[quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1403031201' post='2479092']
I've used the DR DDTs 115-55, which I thought were pretty good but really expensive. I found the 55 gauge 'F' string and 75 gauge high 'C' on the DRs to be pretty tight, while the 115 low C was pretty damn loose, although perfectly usable.

I have been using the D'addario balanced tension 120-50 set. They are pretty much half the price of the DRs and are way more balanced from string to string.
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Interesting! Thanks, I must look into those myself.

[BigRedX]

Do you mean Drop C tuning (C A D G) or standard C tuning (C F Bb Eb)?

Depends on the bass and how you play, but I wouldn't use anything less than 120 for the C.

[chrismuzz]

I've got a bass tuned to C# standard with DR DDTs and 115 is perfect. They hold their tension better than other strings of the same gauge when tuning down. Expensive but worth a try!

[JazzBassfreak]

Optima Gold's very clear C *agreeing with John Entwistle's comment.