Hi Trimph,

If you saw the video I included here, yeah I'm in a drop C below your standard E. So yes, with the right set-up and the right hardware, you'd be in the position I'm in. Taking a standard guitar completely down to C (not just the 6th string, I'm talking the whole thing) is definitely a challenge because they aren't made to really do that. You definitely have to experiment with string gauges and manufactures to see which may work for you in YOUR particular tuning choice as well as your playing style.

I actually use GHS Boomer Tremelo 9-42. I've been using them for years. They work really well with drop tunings. 10's would be even better, but I play lots of crazy leads and like my strings to be a bit slinkier. But yeah, if you have both Sperzel locking tuners and a locking nut, with the trem bar set up right (or even if you don't have a trem bar) you're definitely going to either eliminate tuning issues or tune way less than you may now. That's a promise. :) I've even been successful going down to Bb. I believe I posted a small of clip of that for someone to check out at some point. But even there, I'm not having any problems. So it can definitely be done.

-Danny

I checked out the video...now I got it!! Thanks!

I tune up on Thursdays ... usually

Rbh


I tune up on Thursdays ... usually

Oh, so close!  You're supposed to say "I tune religiously... every Sunday."


And just to set my record straight, since I'm not Van Halen, I do tune before recording... except for the time I forgot and then was kicking myself later.

Yeh, String choice was gonna be my next thought and if any of them were better to go with than others because of tuning issues (Dont think it would be an issue but Im sure there are some poor choices to avoid out there LOL). For years Ive used the Ernie Ball Slinkys but have gone to the Elixirs, and have bounced around to many other brands throughout.

I just pulled out my Sarricola that has been in the case for a long time (Years).  Forget what strings are on it. It has a Floyd Rose Trem and Line Lock on it. It was still dialed in and I couldnt get it to go out of tune. I think the line locks and Floyd really help at keeping it once set-up.

As for the string choices, I believe a good string choice and set-up is needed for any Hard Tails or acoustics to help keep it in tune, (along with set-up, things like good tuners, the graphite dust on the nut and environmental controls). This is the area I need to watch/work on