Description
Ernie Ball has been at the center of electric guitar tone since 1962, and the Paradigm line represents its most ambitious string design yet. This Regular Slinky set (gauges .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046) delivers the familiar Slinky feel and voice players expect, built on a foundation engineered for far greater durability than standard string construction.
At the core is ultra-high strength steel used in both plain and wound strings, paired with a patented reinforced ball-end twist on the plain strings. That combination boosts tensile strength by up to 37% and fatigue strength by up to 70% compared to traditional sets, so strings settle into tune quickly and hold up through aggressive bends, drop tunings, and heavy strumming alike. A refined wire-drawing process with RPS technology keeps that strength intact with zero compromise.
Longevity gets equal attention. Ernie Ball’s plasma-enhanced wrap wire resists corrosion, while the Everlast nano-treatment shields strings from sweat, oil, and grime buildup — all without the flaking, stiffness, or tone loss common to coated strings. The result plays and sounds like a classic Slinky set, just one that lasts noticeably longer.
Backing it all up: Ernie Ball’s first-ever full guarantee. If a Paradigm set breaks or rusts within 90 days, they’ll replace it.
- Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Up to 37% more tensile strength, up to 70% more fatigue strength
- Plasma-enhanced wrap wire + Everlast nano-treatment for corrosion and buildup resistance
- 90-day guarantee against breakage or rust
- Classic Slinky tone and feel, uncompromised
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.