I have been experimenting with string gauges for quite some time, and I would like to know, what string gauges seem to be the best for dropped tunings, such as C# Standard and drop B on a 24-3/4" scale guitar?
When I say "best", what I mean is:
Proper string tension, overall tone, intonation issues, etc. Mainly focused toward those who play Gibson or other Gibson-scale (24-3/4") guitars.
Right now, I use the Cleartone Drop Tune 11-56 set on my Les Paul. These are actually (according to Cleartone) made for only tuning down 1 full step (aka D Standard) but I find that they still hold up pretty well in C# Standard (down 1-1/2 steps) or Drop B without buzzing (although I use fairly high action anyway). I do find them to be lacking a bit in string tension.
What gauge of strings have any of you guys used in the aforementioned tuning that still feel like a guitar in standard tuning with, say, a regular set of 10s or 11s on it? I know I should probably know this stuff by now, but I thought I'd have a little fun with it and get some opinions from other players.
Thanks in advance for your answers! Cheers.
When I say "best", what I mean is:
Proper string tension, overall tone, intonation issues, etc. Mainly focused toward those who play Gibson or other Gibson-scale (24-3/4") guitars.
Right now, I use the Cleartone Drop Tune 11-56 set on my Les Paul. These are actually (according to Cleartone) made for only tuning down 1 full step (aka D Standard) but I find that they still hold up pretty well in C# Standard (down 1-1/2 steps) or Drop B without buzzing (although I use fairly high action anyway). I do find them to be lacking a bit in string tension.
What gauge of strings have any of you guys used in the aforementioned tuning that still feel like a guitar in standard tuning with, say, a regular set of 10s or 11s on it? I know I should probably know this stuff by now, but I thought I'd have a little fun with it and get some opinions from other players.
Thanks in advance for your answers! Cheers.
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