Tuning guitar to drop B?

Question

I've been playing Slipknot on my guitar and it requires a low tuning of B F# B E G# C#... the problem is that the funky tuning is breaking my high E string. Does anybody have any tips on keeping that string from breaking? maybe using higher gauged strings... any help would be great

Answer 1

Tune all strings down 3 full steps and Use a Capo at 3rd fret!!

TA DA------Problem Fixed!!!  :o)

What Gauge string are you using?

Remember, As you drop in gauge you may gain bending ability but you also Lose natural sustain, vibrato & Chromatic response.

Answer 2

i dont have a gutair

Answer 3

Ive been playing guitar for several years now and ive never broken a string by tuning it down. what i do is just tune my whole guitar down to just plain drop C and it sounds just fine. it will work for almost any slipknot song.