Setting a New 6-string Paradigm
There are few worse feelings in the guitar world than snapping a string. At best, it’s a minor annoyance, requiring you to break open a brand-new set of strings. At worst, it can send a live performance off the deep end! To combat the always-looming threat of a snapped guitar string, Sweetwater recommends Ernie Ball’s Paradigm series — cutting-edge strings that combine an ultra-high-strength steel core, ball-end reinforcement, and a plasma-enhanced wrap wire to provide players with the most durable, corrosion-resistant, and long-lasting strings possible. To ensure their real-world viability, Ernie Ball extensively tested Paradigm strings with many of the world’s top players, including John Petrucci, Slash, Paul Gilbert, and Kirk Hammett — not one of them managed to snap a Paradigm string. No matter how hard you play, how deep you dive on your trem, or how rough you are on your strings, Ernie Ball’s Paradigm strings can take it.
Ideal for tremolo-equipped guitars
Tremolo units, especially of the double-locking sort, are hard on guitar strings. Go too low or stretch too high on a trem, and snap — it’s time to break out a fresh set of strings. For that reason, Ernie Ball’s Paradigm strings are a natural choice for trem-equipped guitars, as they can stand up to even the deepest dive bombs and most extreme bends without breaking a sweat.
Ernie Ball Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings Features:
- Ultra-strong steel core, reinforced ball end, and plasma-enhanced winding offer extreme resistance to breakage and corrosion
- Retains the classic snappy tone of Ernie Ball Slinky strings
- Perfect for heavy-handed guitarists or players who love to go wild on their trem units
- Rust resistance also makes them a superb choice for players who live in challenging climates
