[Nick]

Ok so my new band is getting going and we have opted to go for Drop B as one of the main tunings we use and im going to set up my guitar and the other guys guitar in that tuning (both FR bridges)

i always find Drop B a total bitch to get a good set of strings for (a pre packaged set)

So im going to go and get hold of individual strings instead

I was thinking 11, 14, 18, 30, 42, 56

im pretty shit on that calculator thing so could somoene else either calculate the tension there for C#, G#, E, B, F# B and see if iv made a good estimation of what il need (do they match tension wise)

If you are feeling generous you could also calculate 10 13 17 30 42 52 which is a normal set of skinny top heavy bottoms so i can get a point of reference

[plyta]

What's the neck scale?

EDIT: I made these on 25.5" scale, they show tension in pounds. Used data of D'Addario strings, if I didn't screw up somewhere in copy-paste process it should be correct.

[distressed_romeo]

Personally I'd get a normal 10-52 set and swop the bottom string for a 56 for that tuning, but if you like a little more tension than that, what your suggesting should work nicely.

[Nick]

thanks folks il go for my first option i think.

a 58 would probably sit better tension wise as the low B but im sure we can live with 56's

[ohio_eric]

You might want to try these strings.

Buy GHS Carlos Santana Big Core Roundwound Nickel Guitar Strings Medium online

They have thicker cores and will hold up well when drop tuned.