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.

The tuner opens already preconfigured; you only need to allow microphone access.

Strings and frequencies

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.