Drop C: Do I need special strings?

[John_E]

@StephanieC

well I looked for similar posts

Here you go…

String set for CGCF drop and standard tuning

Hello bassist! I just got into this world(about a month ago), I find myslef playing mostly in standard tuning but there are some song in CGCF I really enjoy playing/learning. My problem is when I drop down, I get hella fretbuzz, I have a Squire Affinity Jazz bass with the stock string (I think .105 to .045). Is there any other people that found a solution to have a bass be able to be played in both tuning while noit being dangerous for the neck. From what I read, the solution seems to be some .1…