Advice on string gauge

I have an EC-500 and I want to make it into standard C tuning. (From C to C). What kind of strings should I get for this? Also is it okay if I just buy the strings and change them into new ones or should I bring the guitar to a technician for the adjustments. I know about what to adjust in a floyd rose tremolo lock system but this guitar is set-neck so I don't know about adjusting them.

[twistedblack69]

I know about what to adjust in a floyd rose tremolo lock system but this guitar is set-neck so I don't know about adjusting them.

OK, firstly, it doesn't matter what kind of neck joint you have as to what adjustments to make.

OK, seeing as (I'm assuming) it's a stoptail bridge, there shouldn't be many, if any, adjustments to be made. You just basically need to restring it, and maybe make some adjustments to your intonation, which doesn't make a major difference.

As with string gauges, I use GHS Boomers 10-46 and they seem fine to me. You can get the Zakk Wylde set, which is 10-60, as he tunes to Drop C, or 11-53 may be OK, as the set I use is a little flappy for some people that have played my guitar.

[KH Guitar Freak]

http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com

[NevermoreMan90]

I think that the Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky's (11-54) are perfect for drop C tuning. They got good tension, but not too much. I would always have a repairman set up your guitar for lower tunings. Hope this helps!

[sixxpounder]

Originally Posted by NevermoreMan90

I think that the Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky's (11-54) are perfect for drop C tuning. They got good tension, but not too much. I would always have a repairman set up your guitar for lower tunings. Hope this helps!

Thought the original question was abt C Std tuning.

I do use Beefy Slinky (11-54) for C Std on a 25.5in scale guitar with FR. Seems fine.

[ShreddyMcFunTits]

I use 12-56 for drop B. You might want to try.

Just play around with different gauges and see which feels most natural.

Thanks for the advice. Do I really need to take guitar to a technician for the truss rod adjustment? I don't think there are many good technicians around here... I was kinda confused by KH's link.

[NevermoreMan90]

I really would take the guitar to a technician. Unless you know how to adjust the neck using the truss rod, I would take it in. Your insured a professional job if you do. There has to be at least one good tech in your area

Originally Posted by twistedblack69

OK, firstly, it doesn't matter what kind of neck joint you have as to what adjustments to make.

OK, seeing as (I'm assuming) it's a stoptail bridge, there shouldn't be many, if any, adjustments to be made. You just basically need to restring it, and maybe make some adjustments to your intonation, which doesn't make a major difference.

As with string gauges, I use GHS Boomers 10-46 and they seem fine to me. You can get the Zakk Wylde set, which is 10-60, as he tunes to Drop C, or 11-53 may be OK, as the set I use is a little flappy for some people that have played my guitar.

Dude, 10-46 for C standard I use Boomers 10-46 for swapping between E standart and D standard, cause I only have 1 good guitar (Ec-1k) atm...

I guess 11-56 would be the way to go

[MikeAmottV2006]

^^^^^^^^^^ Yup.....I use 11-56 for C standard tuning and it feels like a set of 10's in standard as far as tension goes...to me anyways.

[Mr Pigwalk]

Originally Posted by ShreddyMcFunTits

I use 12-56 for drop B. You might want to try.

Not Even Slinky's?

[Dingbat-Walabi]

i use elixer 10s for drop c

i use ernie ball 10/52 for drop c

they can also go standard with a quick truss rod adjustment

everyones got there prefrerence thats what makes the guitar great, everyones different

i like my strings alittle looser

[andrei]

on KH's link you can read about how to make those adjustments.

I personaly use Dean Markley strings... Heavy bottom med top which is like 56 and 11 or 13 cant remeber which but they are good for detuned guitars