Description
Ernie Ball built the Paradigm line to solve a problem every acoustic player knows: strings that break at the worst moment or dull out just as they start to feel broken in. The 2080 Ex Light set (.010, .014, .020, .028, .040, .050) pairs phosphor bronze wraps with an ultra-high strength steel core used throughout both plain and wound strings, giving the set noticeably higher tensile and fatigue strength than a standard string set. That extra reserve strength means faster tuning stability and better resilience under aggressive strumming or heavy capo use.
Durability comes from two proprietary treatments working together: a plasma-enhanced wrap wire that resists corrosion, and Ernie Ball’s Everlast nano-coating, which pushes back oils, sweat, and grime without altering the feel or brightness of the string. You get the lifespan benefits associated with coated strings while keeping the natural Earthwood tone and response Ernie Ball is known for.
Key specs and features:
- Gauges: .010, .014, .020, .028, .040, .050 (Extra Light)
- Phosphor bronze wrap wire, plasma enhanced for corrosion resistance
- Ultra-high strength steel core in plain and wound strings
- Everlast nano-treatment resists oil, sweat, and buildup
- Up to 37% greater tensile strength and 70% greater fatigue strength than traditional sets
- No flaking, no altered feel versus uncoated strings
- Backed by Ernie Ball’s 90-day guarantee against breakage or rust
Since 1962, the Ball family has supplied strings to guitarists across every genre, and Paradigm represents their most thoroughly engineered acoustic set to date – strength and longevity with zero compromise on tone.
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