Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings - 12-56 Gauge

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Optimal for detuning. Similar to the Skinny Top / Heavy Bottom, but several gauges heavier. Provides a higher-tension feel. Gibson Scale – Power Slinky (11-48)

Not Even Slinkies to drop D? [Question] is it safe to tune Not Even Slinkies to drop D?

While the tunings above probably will not require any adjustments to your guitar, C standard is the tipping point. You will probably have to re-intonate your guitar. We will also have to go up a string gauge. Drop C is pretty versatile, and works the same way that Drop D tuning works in theory. The two lowest strings work in tandem to make a one finger power chord. This means you can play faster riffs, easier. I also like that Drop C is a low tuning, while still keeping the guitar in the “mid range” of the mix. It’s heavy, but not too heavy.

While tuning lower definitely makes things sound a little heavier, alternate tunings are more than just that. Different tunings can be a “secret weapon” for your band. Utilizing different tunings can change the way you write a song or riff. I know if I am in a rut, I usually try out a different tuning to see if it opens any new doors to my creativity. Nine times out of ten, it helps me come up with a new idea! Slightly on the heavier side, while retaining a bit of looseness and slinkiness on the Gibson Scale. Drop C# Fender Scale – Power Slinky (11-48) + 52 I like to use this set for heavy rhythm playing, mostly. For some people, these strings will seem a little too heavy for Drop C tuning, but that’s exactly why I like them! The 12-56 gauge is great for keeping the lower strings nice and tight. For me, it’s perfect for chugging and riffing! So these are perfect for the riff enthusiast, and they are pretty balanced when it comes to using them with different scale lengths. If this is the first time you are trying to find strings for Drop C tuning, the “Not Even Slinky” set is the perfect place to start. This set is extremely versatile.

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This is totally up to your playing style, and the sound that you are going for. Personally, I like to play in different tunings because sometimes the sound will expand on a riff or idea that I have in mind. Or better yet, sometimes a tuning can help you come up with completely alien ideas!

Choosing the right string gauge is about getting the right amount of tension. You don’t want too much tension or it’ll be hard to play, or too little so that the strings go out of tune easily and are prone to fret buzz.

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Just to clear some things up, are you sure this is drop-C tuning and not C standard? Drop-C (by my definition) is basically drop-D where all the strings are tuned down one additional step. In this case, using 12-56 gauge strings isn't the ideal solution. BIAS FX 2 – If you want to run your guitar through your PC or Mac, BIAS FX 2 is one of the best ways to develop and create amazing-sounding tones. BIAS FX is an amp and effects simulator and it is one of the best in the business. Inexpensive and perfect for jamming and recording, BIAS FX 2 is one of my favorite amp sims for Mac and PC. C standard is two whole steps down from E standard tuning. Like all of the other “standard” tunings, your chord voicings remain the same, as well as your scale patterns. It’s just LOW. PARADIGM continues our legacy of tone by pushing the boundaries of what a guitar string can be – stronger, more durable and longer lasting, without compromising the sound or feel. Our new state-of-the-art wire drawing process coupled with our patented RPS (reinforced plain string) technology dramatically increases tensile strength by up to 35% and provides up to 70% more fatigue strength than traditional strings.On the devil’s advocate side of things, drop tunings are a good tool, but guitar is a mid-range instrument. I feel like if you go too low, you take the character out of the guitar that makes it…well, a guitar. This is why I didn’t list anything past drop B. I feel like anything past that is going into baritone territory. But every now and then someone comes out with what seems like an alternative, and it's worth a try, which is the spirit by which I bought this set, tipped off in my uncertainty by the fact that its manufacturer has a widely renowned for its quality products. D’Adarrio is another brand that has been around for years, and are very trustworthy. I often switch between Ernie Ball and D’Adarrio as I think both companies make great products. However, the NYXL line of strings for Drop C tuning is something totally different than what other brands offer. DR Strings is one of those brand that you always see in the guitar shop, but you probably never thought about buying. If you are looking for something different, these might be your new favorite strings for Drop C tuning! That is, if you can get past the spider!

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We will take an in-depth look at each tuning, and describe how it works. That way you can decide for yourself which one is the tuning for you. Take note, that the lower you go, you will have to change your string gauge. If the change in strings is drastic then you may need to setup your guitar. I'm a fervent, avid user of the original brand of coated strings for electric guitars. Used only those since they appeared, and I'm still using almost only those to these days. There are plenty of other big names that use drop C as well. That’s what makes it one of the most popular doom metal tunings. The single finger power chords make it easy to sludge your way through riffs, and drop C still retains tons of clarity. There may be a little bit of added bass to your sound, but you can simply adjust your amp settings. As far as the notes go, this one is just a little different. This is not just C standard with a dropped string. Drop B is a tuning all it’s own:Creating a custom set of single strings allows you to retain tension on the higher strings, while allowing enough twang on the lower strings. Gibson Scale – Single Strings (12, 16, 24, 36, 48, 60)