Best string gauge for tuning to C standard on a floyd rose

[bermuda_]

Hey Guys

I was just wondering, on a floyd rose 6 string guitar which string gauge would be the best for this type of tuning, because I'm currently using 10-54 gauge strings on my guitar, but every string except for the Low C string, just seem far to floppy in this type of tuning.

Any ideas :?:

 

[Nitrobattery]

What's the scale length of the guitar?

Ernie Ball makes a 'Not Even Slinky' set that's 12-56 that would work pretty well. I use 11-56 for D standard and drop C, so I'd be willing to bet that 12-56 would work great in C standard

 

[TimeSignature]

I like my strings a little looser but not so much so they start to flap and flub... I use 11-54 Beefy Slinky on my standard C tuned guitar.

Id Imagine anything in the 11/12 - 54/56 range would work great.

 

[ketiov]

Hey Guys

I was just wondering, on a floyd rose 6 string guitar which string gauge would be the best for this type of tuning, because I'm currently using 10-54 gauge strings on my guitar, but every string except for the Low C string, just seem far to floppy in this type of tuning.

Any ideas :?:

I use 12-56 in B standard and find them still too flubby for my tastes. It all depends on your personal preferences in the end. Thinner strings will be easier to play and will provide what I experienced to be a more bassy thick tone, while thicker strings, although a bit harder to fret higher on the neck for me, just feel better.

I plan on getting a 7 string set with a low 58 to replace the strings I have now.

 

[pokerrules47]

Pick a string that's not too big to fit in the nut, yet not too small that you would constantly break them.. generally speaking, the lower I tune, the heavier string I like to play.

 

[TimeSignature]

Good point, you can actually break the nut if the sting is too big (especially on cheaper guitars.) I have seen it happen. Obviously the standard "E" strings are must vulnerable for the ends of the nut to snap off.

 

[rjf]

Try to run the smallest string you can before it's too floppy.

I tuned a 25.5" guitar to D/drop C with 10-48's and hated it. Way too fat. I just bought a Baritone guitar instead and use 9-46's tuned to C, much better.