What strings for D standard/Drop C?

WillingWell · 03-22-2008, 10:13 AM

Hey, I need to know what strings I should use for tuning to D standard/Drop C. Currently I'm using 9s for 1/2 a step down from standard and I like the sort of loose sound with a sharp attack like the sort of Tessaract/Meshuggah deal even though the sound I'm going for is not quite that metal. I like the feel of 9s 1/2 a step down as well, the feel of the tension and that.

So what strings should I go for to get a similar feel/sound? I was thinking 9.5s but then I don't know what to use for the 7th string, a 56 or something? Or will 10s work for that deal?

Apophis · 03-22-2008, 03:00 PM

Use 060 for D or C

Edroz · 03-22-2008, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apophis

Use 060 for D or C

i use a .56 for A

Apophis · 03-22-2008, 03:18 PM

but I like bigger tension

newamerikangospel · 03-22-2008, 03:21 PM

For loose tension, I would say 9-46 would sound like a good deal for you. I would personally say 10-52 for a full step down with a 62-64.

7StringofAblicK · 03-22-2008, 03:34 PM

10s in either tuning would be fine IMO. (10-46)
Hell, i use a 54 for a low B, so I'd say a 50/52 max for C tuning...but then again I like a little give in the tension

Benzesp · 03-22-2008, 04:59 PM

10-52... D or drop c...Works well with even a 24 3/4" scale too.

budda · 03-22-2008, 05:07 PM

10-52 d'addario XL or 11-50 gibson britewires. 58 or 60 low B

zimbloth · 03-22-2008, 05:15 PM

10-46 or 10-48 works perfectly for me in D. If I was going to drop the D to a C, I may use something like 10-13-17-26-36-52.

Those 10-52 LTHB sets everyone makes are really unbalanced. If you have a 42 in G and a 52 in C, your G string is going to have a zillion more pounds of tension than the C. I understand people may want their unwound strings to be looser than the wound ones, but that still doesn't explain the odd gauges on the low end

Ishan · 03-22-2008, 06:09 PM

I'd go 12/52 for D and changing the 52 by a 56 for drop C

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03-22-2008, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
WillingWell Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 387 Main Seven: EBMM JP7 Rig: Pod X3 Thanked: 7	What strings for D standard/Drop C? Hey, I need to know what strings I should use for tuning to D standard/Drop C. Currently I'm using 9s for 1/2 a step down from standard and I like the sort of loose sound with a sharp attack like the sort of Tessaract/Meshuggah deal even though the sound I'm going for is not quite that metal. I like the feel of 9s 1/2 a step down as well, the feel of the tension and that. So what strings should I go for to get a similar feel/sound? I was thinking 9.5s but then I don't know what to use for the 7th string, a 56 or something? Or will 10s work for that deal?

03-22-2008, 03:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
7StringofAblicK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,736 Real Name: Eric Rose Main Seven: Carvin/Hellraiser 7 Rig: VHT Pittbull 100/CL Thanked: 17	10s in either tuning would be fine IMO. (10-46) Hell, i use a 54 for a low B, so I'd say a 50/52 max for C tuning...but then again I like a little give in the tension Ramen!

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Benzesp IdrinkYourMilkshake! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 901 Real Name: Benny Main Seven: Darkside Tele7 Rig: Splawn>2 Mesa 4x12's Thanked: 14	10-52... D or drop c...Works well with even a 24 3/4" scale too. "and I sure as shit don't fucking roll! Shomer shabbos!"

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budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Deep River ONT (summer), London ONT (school) Posts: 7,589 Real Name: Justin Main Seven: Carvin DC727 OFR Rig: JSX->XXX w/ WGS CL80 Thanked: 51	10-52 d'addario XL or 11-50 gibson britewires. 58 or 60 low B 3 cheers for free gear! "Do you like burned toast with your JAM? cuz we're on FIRE!"

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03-22-2008, 03:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,856 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	Use 060 for D or C

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Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,856 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	but I like bigger tension

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newamerikangospel HA HA!...Avatar! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,225 Real Name: lepsognakiremaw Main Seven: Schecter Gryphon Rig: GNX>H&K4x12-Hrtk2x15 Thanked: 13	For loose tension, I would say 9-46 would sound like a good deal for you. I would personally say 10-52 for a full step down with a 62-64.

03-22-2008, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,124 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 61	10-46 or 10-48 works perfectly for me in D. If I was going to drop the D to a C, I may use something like 10-13-17-26-36-52. Those 10-52 LTHB sets everyone makes are really unbalanced. If you have a 42 in G and a 52 in C, your G string is going to have a zillion more pounds of tension than the C. I understand people may want their unwound strings to be looser than the wound ones, but that still doesn't explain the odd gauges on the low end

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Ishan 0xDEADBEEF Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Paris, France. Posts: 1,973 Real Name: Yoann Main Seven: What for? Main ERG: 30" Intrepid Pro soon :) Rig: Koch Studiotone+2x12 Thanked: 12	I'd go 12/52 for D and changing the 52 by a 56 for drop C Bloody Murder #5

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