String gauge for C standard tuning

Liamgilmour928

I'm am thinking of putting my guitar into C standard tuning but I don't know what string gauge to get. I currently use D'addario regulars on a 25.5" scale length, so I would like a similar amount of tension. I was also wandering if I'll need a neck or nut adjustment?

octatonic

it will always be a bit of a balancing act between floppiness and string thickness- honestly C tuning works best with a slightly longer scale.

Otherwise, I'd start with 12-60 and see what you reckon.

ICBM

13-65 works perfectly for B-B baritone tuning on a Fender scale - obvious when you think what the B string in a normal set of 10s is - so 12-60 should be right for a semitone above that.

You will need to widen the nut grooves and adjust the bridge saddles but otherwise not need to change much, possibly not even the truss rod.

guitarfishbay

Use www.stringtensionpro.com to find the nearest set, you can always substitute strings with singles as necessary