For 25.5" scale length? In standard tuning on a 24.75" scale guitar I use 10-46, replacing the 46 with a 50 for better tension when in Drop D, but I'm not sure where to start with a Fender scale guitar in C standard. Any suggestions/preferences? Thanks!
We keep a Les Paul in C-standard and use Jazz Lights (12-52 with wound 3rd string) but of course that is 24 3/7 scale length. If you are using 10-46 then maybe try the 12-52?
I would use this https://images.app.goo.gl/WkqbVS9wc124iZjK6 For my Gibson in C-std I use a daddario 7-string set (10-59) and ditch the 10.
Thanks all! That's given me a good range of choices. I think I'll get a couple of different sets and see what I like.
Good choices. Only things i keep down there are my acoustic 12's , medium string sets and sometimes i go to Bb.
I use 9-46 most of the time. I buy 10-52 once in a while because it always stands out that I use low gauge strings for as downtuned as I play. Then I remember Tony Iommi uses 9-42 these days.
I use D'Addarrio 11-50 medium balanced tension on a SG set up for C#. I don't own any 25.5" scale guitars but I've heard that 9-42 on a Strat feels like 10-46 on a Les Paul as far as string tension goes. YMMV. So yeah something with 11's or 12's ( if you like more tension ) would be a good starting point. For 12's I would probably try Dunlop 12-54. $4.99/set.
If you do a lot solo work, I really like the ernie ball beefy bottom skinny top 10-54 If you're a rhythm guy, beefy slinky's are great for C-std. 11-54 I play C std and drop B and they are tight, tune stable and really boom! Unless you like bass strings, you don't need to go fatter.
lately I've been playing a lot in down tunings... but my solution was a digitech drop pedal. The feel of playing in C with 009 is amazing lol.
