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Item Weight

1.06 ounces

Product Dimensions

4.38 x 0.75 x 4.75 inches

Country of Origin

USA

ASIN

B01MZF7RDR

Item model number

2021

Customer Reviews

4.7 3,174 ratings

4.7 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#545 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#16 in Electric Guitar Strings

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

March 1, 2017

Body Material

Agathis

Color Name

Regular (10-46)

Guitar Pickup Configuration

Combination

String Gauge

Custom

String Material

Brass

Number of Strings

6

Guitar Bridge System

Adjustable

Size

Single Pack

Voltage

240 Volts

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Product Description

Ernie Ball Slinky Paradigm electric guitar strings are the strongest, most break-resistant guitar strings available today. Distilling everything we’ve learned about string technology since 1962, these cutting-edge string sets deliver world-renowned Slinky tone and feel, fused with ultimate strength for long-lasting durability. In addition to our Everlast nanotreatment, our revolutionary plasma-enhanced wrap wire results in a string that repels oils, resists corrosion, and keeps your tone alive for longer. Behold the Paradigm shift.

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Paradigm Slinky Electric Guitar Strings

Legendary Tone Meets Superior Break Resistance And Extended String Life.

Ernie Ball Slinky Paradigm electric guitar strings provide unprecedented strength and longer life while retaining 100% Slinky tone and feel. Ernie Ball's ultra-high strength steel is used in both the wound and plain strings. Additionally, the plain strings feature a patented reinforcement at the ball-end twist, providing superior tensile and fatigue strength for strings that lock into tune fast and hold up under the most stressful playing styles and conditions. The coupling of Ernie Ball's Everlast nanotreatment with breakthrough plasma enhanced wrap wire provides added corrosion resistance and reduced accumulation of tone-robbing buildup and debris. For modern players who demand next-generation tone, touch, strength and string life – the eagle has landed.


Legendary Tone Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend, Slash and thousands of other guitarists have relied on Ernie Ball to deliver the iconic tone they are known for. Paradigm continues our legacy of tone by pushing the boundaries of what a guitar string can be - stronger, more durable, and longer lasting, without compromising the sound or feel.	Superior Break Resistance Designed to survive the toughest musical scenarios, we use ultra-high-strength steel for both our wound and plain strings, backed by a patented reinforcement at the ball end twist of the plain strings. With a significant increase to tensile and fatigue strength, you’ll tune up fast, play with attitude, and feel the difference all tour long.	Unparalleled Durability Paradigm wrap wire uses an exclusive plasma-enhanced process to remove defects and greatly improve corrosion resistance. Our patented Everlast nanotechnology is applied once the strings are wound, changing the way they react to moisture and oils. Get strings that last longer and sound fresher - without the tone-robbing side effects of a coated string.

Longer String Life

Don’t let anything get between your strings and your fingers. Developed at Princeton University, Everlast is a groundbreaking nanotechnology just nanometers thin that coats the entirety of the wound string, allowing it to repel moisture and oils that would lead to tone-robbing buildup.

Brass Reinforced Plain Strings

More Tensile Strength

Reinforced Plain Strings (RPS) firmly lock the string to the ball-end, strengthening the end of the string where it is often over-stressed. This patented, Ernie Ball-exclusive technology gives Paradigm plain strings superior strength and better tuning stability, so you can bend farther and strum harder than on any other guitar string available.

Available in multiple gauges, both electric and acoustic

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Ernie Ball, the world’s leading manufacturer of strings and accessories, has been making high-quality electric guitar and bass strings since 1962. World-class players like Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Slash, and Jimmy Page have all played Ernie Ball strings to create their unique sound.

We use the latest technologies and finest materials to continuously enhance your playing experience and provide an unparalleled palette of expressive options.
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52 customers mention "Quality"46 positive6 negative

Customers like the quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they are overall good strings, do string things very well, and are of super high quality. Some say that the 10-62 gauge is a great set for this particular tuning. Overall, most are happy with the quality and value of these strings.

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"...don't change strings nearly as often as I should, but these strings pick up the slack and keep on rolling." Read more

48 customers mention "Sound quality"40 positive8 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they sound very nice, have a great tone, and are well articulated. They are also good at muting unwanted noise from hand sliding and tapping. Customers are also impressed by the clarity and stability of the strings.

"...Awesome for bending and staying in tune. Feel great. Sound even better." Read more

"TL;DR - These strings are awesome for heavy playing: Amazing Tone with Stable Longevity, Staying in Tune, and just Not Breaking for many shows...." Read more

"...These strings do not break easy, and the 12s really do sound nice tuned down...." Read more

"...Yes they are more expensive but they sound darn good for at least a year, maybe longer." Read more

73 customers mention "Durability"37 positive36 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the musical instrument strings. Some mention that they have stable longevity, and do not break easy. However, other customers say that they broke within a few days of using them.

"...- These strings are awesome for heavy playing: Amazing Tone with Stable Longevity, Staying in Tune, and just Not Breaking for many shows...." Read more

"Feels like the'll last forever..." Read more

"...A quick TLDR summary: These strings have great life and incredible stability but ultimately, they're coated slinkys and they feel and sound like it...." Read more

"...bit more time in them than standard EB strings, but they certainly didn't last any longer than uncoated Stringjoy's, so for an extra dollar, I'll..." Read more

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Harry

Awesome string upgrade

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: Single PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

I watched a video on how Steve Vai has his touring guitars setup and he uses these strings so I figured I give them a try on my Ibanez JEM jr. Awesome for bending and staying in tune. Feel great. Sound even better.

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Shawn

Just awesome. If you play hard and break strings, these may change your life.

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

TL;DR - These strings are awesome for heavy playing: Amazing Tone with Stable Longevity, Staying in Tune, and just Not Breaking for many shows.

I've waited years to write this, because on my first two sets, I had almost immediate breakage on at least one string - however, I was able to get a couple sets before they were available to all the public, and my later experience as not the same, but I wanted to be sure before posting a review.

Some background...

I'm a heavy handed Gibson (endorsed) player, playing rock music akin to The Who or QOTSA - I usually wear down a 60mm pick to unusable in a couple sets. I've played hundreds of shows in the past five years, and D'addario EXL110 was what I used forever, because that's what my Luthier always put on after a setup, so I figured they were the best choice. But with the D'addario's I was almost always out of tune on multiple strings by the end of a song - so tuning between songs was always a mood killer, banter and jokes required to fill the gap in music. Worse, I was breaking 2-3 strings a set - in random fashion, not always the high E or B string - the D string maybe the highest break rate. I always had to have a backup guitar, and someone to change the broken string so it would be ready when I broke the next string. At times, I had to borrow a guitar while multiple strings were being worked on. I constantly wiped down the strings after each time playing and always stored the guitars out of the air asap. I tried many different string treatments, but nothing really mattered.

I tried the new NYXL, but for me they still had short and unpredictable lives, and the tone would change rapidly, I never knew what to expect.

As stated earlier, I was able to get in on the early batch of Paradigm strings (I use the 10-46) and though I did have some almost immediate breakage (within a few hours of playing) on those pre release sets, the replacements and others lasted what was, for me, amazingly long times. Weeks-long, and when I switch over completely to the Paradigms, I ended up actually changing strings (all of them at once) before they broke, something I hadn't done in years, unless popping on new strings for studio work.

The Paradigms were a life changer for me. Not have strings break mid-set anymore is a pure godsend. I almost never use the backup guitar anymore because of a broken string.

And there is a super bonus for me - THEY STAY IN TUNE for the entire set.

And there there is the TONE.

My experience is that the "brand new" tone takes a few hours to calm down and then the (very excellent) tone stays stable for weeks. For me, tone-wise, these blow away the former D'addario strings. In the studio, I had some extra D'addario sets left over, so I strung up a guitar and it sounded like a toy compared to another with the Paradigms. To be sure, I restrung with Paradigms, and it was full rich tone immediately.

For years, I thought I had bad guitar tuner hardware causing the strings to go out of tune. But apparently it was the strings themselves.

If I had anything bad to say, it would be that I don't love the "brand new" sound, so I don't like to play live until I've had a chance to work the strings for a few hours. But that new sound is still far better than what I was used to, just not the great sound that happens after broken in.

Also in the maybe bad department is that I am still worried about the strings breaking when new even though it hasn't been the case in years. Usually when I put on a brand new set of strings, it's because I have studio or a big show that is being recorded or something, when I least want a string to break. That said, since I have to play until the "brand new" string sound goes away - when I have done that, I am confident that I have gone past that point where a bad string would have broken.

I've seen reviews in which the tone was unsatisfactory for the player, and I suspect that it is a matter of how heavy handed a guitarist you are. If you never wear out picks, I think it might not be the right type of string tone for you. For me, I haven't found other strings that come close to the richness and pureness of these strings.

I realize that everyone is different. I know some lighter touch (usually Fender style) players that are jaw-droppingly good, that have real emotional power to their playing who swear by D'addario's and won't break a string in years of playing. But that was clearly not my case.

Do they still break on stage for me? Yes, but it's very rare and probably I should have changed the strings by then.

To sum up, for my style, Paradigms changed my music life. I just feel super fortunate that these exist. I recommend them constantly to other players - especially when I see them break a string on stage. The Tone and Tuning stability alone would have justified switching over for me, but what I really needed - and didn't really expect to find - were strings that could taking a regular beating and not break. These do that. Just awesome.

(Note: These were bought as a gift by me - the review is from the person I buy them for)

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Rob

Killer Tone

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: 2-PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

Feels like the'll last forever...

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J war

Late as usual Amazon, great job DM3

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: Single PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

Great strings though

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Zachary Taylor

Not your standard Slinkys, but still great (if you like coated strings)

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2023

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

I've used Slinkys of various types for over a decade, but this is my first ever set of Paradigms (and my first set of coated strings in years). A set of Regular Slinkys changed out every few weeks has been my go-to string regimen, so being able to get more life with the same killer tone is what led me to Paradigms in the first place.

A quick TLDR summary: These strings have great life and incredible stability but ultimately, they're coated slinkys and they feel and sound like it. That is, don't expect the brightness or feel of uncoated strings.

TONE
That classic Slinky tone, for me, is the perfect balance of brightness, and punch, that sounds especially great on a fresh set of strings. These strings just don't quite hit that same sound to me. Overall, they sound slightly more muted (not muted. Just more so than a fresh set of Regular Slinkys) and less bright.

The tone is more akin to a well-used set of strings, rather than a fresh set. It's not bad, by any means, but if you're looking for a fresh, bright tone. Look elsewhere.

If you're looking for a warm, worn-in tone. These fit that bill.

FEEL
After a weekend gig, one thing I noticed was that these strings definitely feel coated. It's not immediately noticeable, but after a short time of playing them it's extremely evident, especially on the G string.

Rather than the silky smooth feel of standard Slinkys, the feel has a distinct "plastic" feel. It's not unplayable, but for quick slides with sweaty hands after a long gig, it's not a comfy experience.

If you're used to coated strings, it's better than most sets, but it's still noticable

STABILITY
Stability is one of the most impressive factors of these strings that I've noticed. After a weekend long gig, it only needed very VERY minor tuning, after extensive tremolo use and bending.

If you need a set that won't drift when playing, this set is incredible.

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Michael Delianides

These strings do live up to what they say

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024

Color: Not Even (12-56)Size: Single PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

These strings did not break. Only one time in my history of buying Ernie Ball Paradigm strings did I ever experience a string break, but that was a little break at the very top of the D string. These strings do not break easy, and the 12s really do sound nice tuned down. Just make sure the action is not too low if you want to tune these strings to even a half step below standard. If the action is too low, there will be too much tension on the neck from the heavy gauge strings and that could mess the whole guitar up.

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024

Color: Super (9-42)Size: 2-PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

I love paradigms! For a guy like me who has too many guitars - yes I admit that - strings that last are totally worth it. Yes they are more expensive but they sound darn good for at least a year, maybe longer.

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Dean L

Strings

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

Great strings

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Amazon Customer

Incredible deal, and this strings are probably the best I've had so far.

Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: 2-PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

I was a little unsure about these ones as I've tried a lot of Ernie Ball strings and was never super impressed. However, the sound, playability and durability of the strings is awesome. Most times for the price point of $18/pack I would go with the D'Ardarrio XS strings as they are the same price and I would say they are better coated for smooth playing, but the difference is marginal...so if you can get this in the 2 pack for $25, that is a killer deal for high end guitar strings.

Donovan Luna

Excelente calidad

Reviewed in Mexico on March 5, 2024

Color: Regular (10-46)Size: Single PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

Es la primera vez que utilizo esta gama de cuerdas de la marca, y me encantó, el sonido es excelente, y con buen brillo, ahora solo me falta descubrir su resistencia a largo plazo.

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Steve Galarneau Bourgouin

Satisfait.

Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2024

Color: Ultra (10-48)Size: Single PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

Elles fonds très bien sur ma guitare électrique.

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Shane Saiyan

Not unbreakable, but dang close

Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2023

Color: Beefy ( 11-54)Size: Single PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

Been using Paradigms since they were first released, and I don't think I'll ever go back. They keep their sound so much longer than normal strings, and they're extremely difficult to break. Also if you're looking for a good set for Drop B tuning on a 25.5"-28" scale guitar, give these a whirl, as that's what I use 'em for.

Lucas Padovani

Cordas Perfeitas

Reviewed in Brazil on October 5, 2023

Color: Power (11-48)Size: Single PackStyle: 6-StringVerified Purchase

Cordas SIMPLESMENTE INCRIVEIS

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String Gauge	Custom
Color	Regular (10-46)
Instrument	Electric Guitar
String Material Type	Brass

Ernie Ball Paradigm Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02021)

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Paradigm Slinky Electric Guitar Strings

Legendary Tone

Superior Break Resistance

Unparalleled Durability

Longer String Life

Brass Reinforced Plain Strings

More Tensile Strength

Available in multiple gauges, both electric and acoustic

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