Guitar Strings
| Tuning | Fender Scale (25.5″) | Gibson Scale (24 3/4″) |
|---|---|---|
| C Standard | 12-56 (regular tension) | 12-56 (normal tension) |
| 11-54 (loose feel) | ||
| Drop C | 11-54 +56 (normal tension) | 12-56 (normal tension) |
| Drop B | 11, 15, 20, 36, 48, 60 | 12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 60 |
Beside above, are 10 52 strings good for drop C?
I use 10-52 for Drop C#/Db and it’s just about right, considering I have a 25.5. If A is as you’re going, a 24.75 guitar specifically set up for that tuning would be fine. Even then it’s iffy, you’d have a slight bit of luck with a 25.5. Even then you’d most likely run into some headaches intonating that low A.
Secondly, are 10 gauge strings good for drop C? For 2 whole step (C tuning), I would pick 14 gauge, as it will feel like 10 gauge but in drop C tuning (down 2 whole steps). Most stuff is in C tuning with the low string dropped down another step, like Drop D but down 2 whole steps.
Besides, are thicker strings better for drop tuning?
Thicker string are better for lower turnings because the extra tension provides a tighter and lessuddy sound when drop tuning.
Do I need thicker strings for Drop C?
Your strings for Drop C are going to be much different than the ones that you use for standard. They definitely need to be a heavier gauge to compensate since you’re going down. Lighter gauges used for standard tuning will probably be pretty floppy.
What strings did Les Paul use?
Answer: Gibson Les Paul guitars ship with a standard set of . 009-. 046 gauge strings. But, this doesn’t mean that you have to stick with these strings, or even the same gauge.