Recommended gage for drop tuning.

[Roadrunner]

I usually use 010 strings for standard tuning.
I need to tune to drop C / C tuning for some fast tight metal song we are playing.
What gage would you recommend so it won't sound flabby / mudy and keep it tight?
Using a fixed bridge guitar.
Thanks.

 

[benvigil]

Even with skinny top/heavy bottom sets, Drop C would be pushing it. Well, maybe not... I do drop D (half a step down so it's actually C#).

In no particular order:
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[Matt_B_77]

This site will help you easily find string gauges to give you the tension you want with any tuning:

http://stringtensionpro.com/

 

[Roadrunner]

For now i simply used a 7 string 09 set i had, going 52, 42, 32, 24, 16, 11 (not using the high E 09).
Sounds ok, not bad actualy but i will probably get EB Beefy Slinky 54, 42, 30, 22p,15, 11.