how to get strings for drop C tuning?


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Posted 12/18/2007 6:02 AM
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Hi everyone!!!

I have got a need, and my need is to get a custom gauge strings for mine ˝drop C˝tuning:

 C-G-c-f-a-d´(the same tuning is used by "System Of A Down").

Thanks to d´Addario´s string tension guide, I have calculated the right gauge for my desire tension comparing it with 9-46 sets on standard E-A-d-g-b-e´ tuning, and to get it I would need this gauge: (top to the bottom)

59-42-30-19-13-11

 So I wonder where could I get this particular string set from without spending a fortune, or if anybody could guide me where could I order this strings as singles from?

Thanks in advance!!!

p.s. www.fatherband.com

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Where and how can I get a custom gauge for mine tuning:
6C - 5G - 4c - 3f - 2a - 1d´
(59 - 42 - 30 - 19 - 13 - 11) ??????

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Posted 12/19/2007 8:51 PM


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yeah, you have a the same question like me. I drop my strings like you, 6C-5G-4C-3F-2A-1D, but I don't know how to chose the Daddario strings. I used 11-46 but that's not ok.

If anybody know, plz help me chose the right strings. Thanx a lot! ^__^

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Posted 12/22/2007 5:41 AM


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This is the tenstion guide that he might've been talking about:
http://www.daddario.com/Resources/JDCDAD/images/tension_chart.pdf

Here are singles for plain strings:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--DADPLAIN

Here are singles for wound strings:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--DADWOUND

Here's a wider variety of single strings:
http://www.juststrings.com/daddarioguitarsinglestrings.html

Bulk strings:
http://www.juststrings.com/guitarbulkstrings.html


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Posted 2/4/2008 6:06 AM
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Hi there guys, I use on my acoustic for drop C, I use the following string gauges (11, 15 ,22, 32, 42, 54) which seem to work fine. So if daddario have a version for electric (11 -52) and get a single 54 string to replace the 52 is my advice, for acoustic use the EJ26's with a single 54 string to replace the 52 hope this helps.

 

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Posted 3/23/2008 12:36 AM


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usually you just use normal strings. might be better to use a heavy gauge for low tunings. in the way that bass has really thick strings. id suggest maybe 12's,14's (if such exists), or 16's

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