nash Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Just out of interest really. What gauge do you use for E flat standard and drop C#? I play mostly in C# I'm thinking of .110-.045. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Should work fine, I used to do this with 45-105 gauge, including some drop C# songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Play the biggest set you feel comfortable with. Currently I've got 43 - 136 flats on my 5 string P bass and 45 - 130 rounds on the others. OK I don't slap or bend strings, but if you don't either go as big as you can. My experience, with my style, I usually get a better sound out of bigger strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted February 27, 2017 Author Share Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1488189867' post='3246537'] Play the biggest set you feel comfortable with. Currently I've got 43 - 136 flats on my 5 string P bass and 45 - 130 rounds on the others. OK I don't slap or bend strings, but if you don't either go as big as you can. My experience, with my style, I usually get a better sound out of bigger strings. [/quote] I was thinking about 110-50 I'll go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Wishbone Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) I used 110-50 for C# for years but recently "stepped up" to the D'Addario EXLBT set (120-60). Much improved the feel for me as I did find the 110 a little too floppy when tuned down that far. I previously used Elites so YMMV with regards to this, but the extra tension in the D'Addarios was a definite plus for me. The only downside is they're nickels and I prefer the feel and sound of steels. I don't believe D'Addario have any plans to offer the balanced tension sets in steel, so I've just got a set of their EPS230 ProSteels (110-55) to see how their 110 compares to the Elites I used to use. I suspect I'm going to be stuck in the middle of a trade-off, with preferring the tension of the EXLBT but the sound of the EPS230. Edited February 27, 2017 by Johnny Wishbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'AddarioUK Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='Johnny Wishbone' timestamp='1488194573' post='3246591'] I used 110-50 for C# for years but recently "stepped up" to the D'Addario EXLBT set (120-60). Much improved the feel for me as I did find the 110 a little too floppy when tuned down that far. I previously used Elites so YMMV with regards to this, but the extra tension in the D'Addarios was a definite plus for me. The only downside is they're nickels and I prefer the feel and sound of steels. I don't believe D'Addario have any plans to offer the balanced tension sets in steel, so I've just got a set of their EPS230 ProSteels (110-55) to see how their 110 compares to the Elites I used to use. I suspect I'm going to be stuck in the middle of a trade-off, with preferring the tension of the EXLBT but the sound of the EPS230. [/quote] That's correct, no plans to offer balanced tension in ProSteels at the moment. As you suggest EXL160BT (.050-.120) or EPS230 (.055-.110) would both be good choices for C# tuning. There are quite a few users of EXL160BT on here who down tune. If desired you could purchase single strings, we have a full selection of ProSteel strings available from .028 to .145 gauge. Have a look at our [url="http://www.stringtensionpro.com"]www.stringtensionpro.com[/url] site where you can build your custom sets and see how changing scale length and tuning affects the tension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank20 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 105-50 should be fine. Check these two sets [url="https://musicsquare.co.uk/115678_Ernie-Ball-2842-Stainless-Steel-bass-guitar-strings-50105.html"]https://musicsquare.co.uk/115678_Ernie-Ball-2842-Stainless-Steel-bass-guitar-strings-50105.html[/url] [url="http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/erbacoslbagu.html"]http://www.stringsandbeyond.com/erbacoslbagu.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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