String Gauge for low C tuning or B?

[laszlozsolt82]

Hi everyone!
i need advice , i got a jackson DKMG string guitar and want to go to a lower C maybe B tuning, what string gauge it is the best for these tunings?
What are nowadays the most used tunings on Guitar in metal?
Thanks!

 

[AudioPhile777]

well... which is it? C/B standard? Open C/B? Drop C/B?

Thats going to play a major role in what string gauges... typically people here use .52 - .70 for C/B... I would say the only way for you to know for sure is start with a set of .12's and work your way up from there until you're comfortable. A proper setup is going to be needed to make everything feel/play awesome... so get ready to either do it yourself or pay someone to do it.

 

[Harry Hughes]

Most used tunings?
I don't really think there are "most used" tunings, everything from E standard to F below standard E is stuff you hear in metal these days

 

[Ashgarth]

I use 13-60 for B

 

[laszlozsolt82]

A have to mention that i have 6 string guitar

 

[Brandon E.]

juststrings.com is your friend. I suggest 12-60 or something. I use an elixir 12-68 set but im crazy. I'm also considering downsizing, 68 is a little overkill although it feels REAL nice for the picking hand!

 

[beyond dead]

yeah, go with 12-60, or close to that. I found that buying ernie ball 7 string packs (the purple ones) worked good for down tuning a 6 string. if you go heavier (baritone slinky) the sets start to get more costly. you will definitely want a wound g string.

 

[MetalJonesy]

for drop c tuning i exclusively use these:

 

[SwambA]

http://www.guitarcenter.com/D-Addar...Electric-Guitar-Strings-106356876-i1518424.gc

 

[Jordon]

What the hell is with all the tuning/gauge necro thread business all of a sudden?

 

[Rex Rocker]

What kind of gauge do you like in E to have as a reference?

For instance, I like 10-52 in E/Drop D, so I assembled a custom set of D'Addarios that is 11-56 for Drop C, which more or less is about the same tension.

 

[JBroll]

What the hell is with all the tuning/gauge necro thread business all of a sudden?

More importantly, why is it always just a string gauge without any explanation or reasoning? Seems a bit silly...

Jef