String Gauges for C-Standard Tuning 🎻 @ernieballinc Magnum Slinky #downtunedguitar

[zumo]

I use 11-56 strings for literally everything, I find that it’s one the most versatile gauges, works in tons of tunings and feels quite comfortable.

[chasedl]

Magnum Slinky's are underappreciated, love em

[wiseguy]

I use their 10-54's and they seem to work just fine.

[connerfarrell]

I use 9s for C Standard on a full length strat neck. And I use 10s for C Standard on a mini strat length neck. I use 7s in E Standard for reference.

[-k-b-]

D'Addario flatwound jazz mediums are my fave! Pretty much identical but they're flats and actually sound so baller! I currently have my 7 string strung with the 7 string version of the set and tuned to drop F. Sounds so gnarly with distortion and super clean when dry.

[duskanddawn]

I've been enjoying the sound and feel of 10s on C standard and C# on my ibanez superstrat, feels very easy to play and keeps me playing light

[SouthpawSparky_]

That’s the perfect gauge for c tuning 💯 before that set was made I used to get the not even slinky and would swap out the dead fence wire plain 3rd haha for a nice wound 3rd

[Shallow_Death_Doom]

I use Magnum Slinkies for anything from C# Standard to B Standard, very comfy set

[ashleyjackson]

I’ve heard of so many diffrent combinations . For this tuning .

I imagine 12 is a monster sound !

[nopainallgain]

didnt even know these were a thing! always used EB not even slinky. same but with a 24P instead of the the 22w. need to try these!

[playingguitarforfun]

Recommendation for anyone who's not sure what tuning they want to stay in, try the DigiTech Drop pedal that drops your tuning by half steps up to an octave.

[brandonharris]

Don't forget to consider scale length as a factor. Shorter scale length = strings are more loose. I use 11-56 for C but I wanna upgrade the thickest strings

[obsessedwithguitars]

I use 9-42 strings. Not far from Tony Iommi's C# gauges and allow for huge bends. To be clear, I only do this on my aluminum neck guitar so I don't have to fuss with neck relief and can retune to E with ease!

[elsegador]

when I play in C# standard, I usually use 10s but lately i’ve liked the way 9.5-9s feel overall.

[ilikepotatoes]

I use these in A# standard on my Explorer, works perfectly.

[solidstorm]

Definitely love the magnum slinky strings.

[CharlieWinterTV]

That would be a perfect set for B Standard tuning, at least for me.

[ethornell]

Yeah those are great strings! They are perfect for Drop A# too

[howdythere]

I run Magnum Slinky's for standard tuning on my Gretsch to match the gauge that Malcolm Young used.

[PsychedelicGoo]

I currently use D'Addario XL 12-60. They're labeled "optimized for C tuning". Thing is, they're great but for heavier stuff I feel like I might want something that wavers a little out of tune when I strike the strings. I'm thinking Goatsnake... So maybe a lighter gauge. Probably won't swap though because I do multiple genres and my current strings are versatile.