Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings - 10-46 Gauge

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Unlike cheaper strings, they don’t seem to go rusty or show any kind of corrosion. Everyone has different body chemistry of course, so I can’t say 100% that this will be the case for everybody but for me, there is no sign of corrosion at all; All of our guitarists noticed a definite improvement in tone and longevity with Ernie Ball’s Paradigm strings. Even during one of the hottest summers in years, they retained their bright tone where other strings may have given up, thriving in a variety of real-life situations, such as gigging, recording, and practising. Smashed out some AC/DC and Tina Turner live at a gig, sweated all over them. They were fine! Practised the next day and they were still in tune and played like new. Like any strings, they need playing in, but after that they feel really natural to play.” It’s almost suicidal for a string company to offer replacements for string breakages. They happen all the time right? Not with Paradigms. This means you could tour the whole of Europe, for 3 months on one set of guitar strings! This Guarantee is governed by English law and you can bring legal proceedings in respect of this Guarantee in the English courts. If you live in Scotland you can bring legal proceedings in respect of this Guarantee in either the Scottish or the English courts. If you live in Northern Ireland you can bring legal proceedings in respect of this Guarantee in either the Northern Irish or the English courts. If you live in the EU, you can bring legal proceedings in respect of this Guarantee in your home country, or in the English courts.

So, what gives these strings their superior strength? And how do they resist for longer against corrosion? RPS Technology Ernie Ball utilises a special ‘Plasma Process’ to heat the wire – this removes contaminants and smooths out any defects, helping to prevent against corrosion. I have a big list in my Ernie Ball M Steel strings review , but to name a very few select players that endorse Ernie Ball strings: Are Paradigm strings worth it? We put Ernie Ball’s most innovative guitar strings to our team of guitar staff to see what they thought…

Why Should I Choose Ernie Ball Paradigm?

Most tuning stability issues with strings come from the string ball attachment (the lump at the end that stops the string sliding through the bridge!) or from poor stretching out when first fitted.

It won’t be money wasted, they are excellent strings, I just happen to prefer the sound of my beloved Ernie Ball M Steel strings! Ernie Ball Paradigm strings feature a state-of-the-art wire drawing process coupled with their own RPS (Reinforced Plain String) technology. Compared to traditional strings, this radically increases tensile strength (up to 35%) and fatigue strength (up to 70%), and results in a string that is far less likely to break or corrode. Ernie Ball has even offered a 90-day guarantee against breakage! There are not many guitar strings that come with a 90-day guarantee against rust or breakage *. In fact, Ernie Ball’s Paradigm strings are the first to do so! Ernie Ball’s Paradigm strings are the most break resistant strings on the planet - they’ll even guarantee it! Providing an industry leading level of strength and longer life, Paradigm strings demonstrate an unprecedented advance in string technology while still retaining 100% of the Slinky tone and feel that the top players of the last 40 years and come to love and demand. The images below are an illustration of the difference between a traditional coating and Ernie Ball’s Everlast Nanotreated string.The Paradigm strings seem to require very little stretching out when new and I have had absolutely no issues with the ball attachment moving. While these Paradigm strings have proved their worth for us, we’ve all used them in our range of standard playing styles and musical situations with our, admittedly, nicely setup guitars. If you’ve got a guitar with sharp edges (we’re thinking tremolo, saddles, nut etc) or if you have particularly corrosive sweat, we suggest you still treat these strings nicely! So don’t forget to wipe your guitar down after playing and use some Ernie Ball string cleaners for optimum use. Like any other strings, look after them and they’ll look after you! What’s your gauge? If you have a favourite set of Slinkys then they’ll be available as a Paradigm set as well as a 2 different options for acoustic. Electric Strings Player’s thoughts:“These strings sound brighter and more balanced than my usual set. Played a few warm and sweaty gigs and they have maintained their ‘new’ tone for much longer. To find which Ernie Ball electric guitar strings are right for you, the key is experimentation. Figure out which strings sound best to your ear, feel best on your fingers, and enable you to create the music you want to create. As a starting point, consider our best-selling Regular Slinkys, played by artists across many genres on stages big and small. Regular Slinkys’ ever-popular 10-to-46 gauge, often referred to as “10s” or “10 gauge,” provides players with a nice balance of tension and tone.

The sole remedy for breach of the Guarantee and Limited Warranty shall be this express Guarantee and Limited Warranty. This Guarantee and Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any warranty that the Product is compatible with any product or instrument is expressly disclaimed. With this Guarantee and Limited Warranty, Ernie Ball grants the customer specific legal rights which do not restrict any statutory consumer rights. Your guitar deserves quality strings, so you owe it to your axe and to yourself to see if you get a better result when using these strings. With either rebuild we thoroughly test your volume pedal to ensure it once again works good as new. All rebuilds also include a warranty from the time of repair. If you own a high-performance sports vehicle, would you put the cheapest possible tires on it and use the cheapest engine oil? Bit of a false economy, wouldn’t you say? Buying strings at this price point will likely be 1-2% or less of the cost of your guitar, and you want the best out of your guitar, don’t you? Unbreakable? I’m not sure why this was chosen as the main “tag line” for these strings. Ok, so it’s cool to have Paul Gilbert and John Petrucci saying so, but surely the tone is important as well? Do they break – not for me. I’ve given them very hard use and they haven’t broken so they score highly on this aspect.The New Paradigm strings still have that legendary tone and character that all of these artists love. Except they’re pushing the boundaries of durability, strength and life of a simple string. What To Do If My Paradigm String Breaks? Will I change to Paradigm? Erm, resoundingly, yeah!! There's a sense of reliability and trust that I've acquired with Paradigms that gives me the confidence to go at it hard and not worry about the toll on my strings. They're like redecorating and updating your house, they're new and upgraded, superior in tone and stronger in performance but there's still a little bit of home. Player’s thoughts:“Brighter tone. They have kept their ‘new’ sound for much longer. Smooth bends and better balance across the strings than my previous set. The longevity of the strings is definitely better than other sets I’ve played. As a player who usually uses coated strings, I look for longevity for touring and playing under warm, sweaty conditions. They beat the performance of my usual coated strings.” Yes, most Ernie Ball volume pedals can be rebuilt/repaired* (All new pedals carry a 6 month manufacturer warranty). We offer two different services.