Bass tuning
Drop C (C-G-C-F)
Drop C on bass is the equivalent of tuning down a whole tone and then dropping the lowest string, giving C-G-C-F. It is the bass counterpart to guitar Drop C, widely used in heavy music.
馃幐 Open the tuner in this tuningThe tuner opens already preconfigured; you only need to allow microphone access.
Strings and frequencies
| String | Note | Hz |
|---|---|---|
| String 1 | F2 | 87.31 Hz |
| String 2 | C2 | 65.41 Hz |
| String 3 | G1 | 49.00 Hz |
| String 4 | C1 | 32.70 Hz |
How it sounds
It sounds low, dense and aggressive, with the lowest string ready for root power chords. It fits perfectly under guitars in Drop C, a common tuning in metalcore and modern metal.
Styles and genres
Recommended string gauges
With the low string this low you need heavy gauges: a 0.055-0.115 set or one made for low tunings avoids buzz and keeps the attack defined.
Tuning tip
Adjust string height if they buzz: dropping the tension this far usually means raising the bridge a touch and checking the truss rod so it plays cleanly.
Related tunings
- Standard 4-string: the starting point, with nothing lowered
- Drop D: a whole tone higher, only the lowest string dropped
- Half-step down: much less low, only a semitone below standard
- D standard: the same whole-tone drop, but without dropping the lowest string further
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