Ernie Ball 2021 Regular Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings - .010-.046

.010-.046 Regular Slinky Gauge Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel-plated Steel

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Q: What makes Ernie Ball Paradigm strings so durable and long-lasting?

Ernie Ball Paradigm strings are engineered for exceptional durability and longevity. They feature an advanced plasma treatment that makes them amazingly resistant to rust and breakage, repelling sweat and grime to extend their lifespan and preserve tone. This advanced engineering ensures your strings stay fresh, bright, and reliable through countless hours of playing, backed by a 90-day no-break/no-rust guarantee.

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Q: What kind of tone and feel can I expect from the Regular Slinky Paradigm set?

The Regular Slinky Paradigm set offers the classic, balanced feel and bright, articulate tone that Ernie Ball Slinky strings are known for. With gauges .010-.046, they provide comfortable playability for bending and chording across various musical styles. The nickel-plated steel wrap delivers a clear, full-bodied sound with excellent sustain.

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Q: Are Ernie Ball Paradigm strings suitable for all electric guitarists?

Yes, Ernie Ball Paradigm strings are an excellent choice for any electric guitarist seeking enhanced durability and consistent tone. Their advanced plasma treatment and break-resistant design make them ideal for aggressive players, frequent travelers, and even those in coastal areas prone to rust. They're also perfect for trem-arm users who demand reliability. This means fewer string changes and more time playing, whether you're a gigging musician, a studio player, or just practicing at home.

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Ernie Ball Paradigm electric guitar strings are amazingly resistant to rust and breakage — and whether you earn a living with your guitar or not, that's a big deal. These plasma-treated strings deliver classic Slinky tone along with advanced engineering that can withstand aggressive players. And even if you travel with your guitar often, or live in a salty-aired coastal region, Paradigm strings will stay rust-free for a very long time. Kenny Wayne Shepherd couldn't break 'em. John Petrucci couldn't break 'em. Guitarists at Sweetwater haven't been able to break Ernie Ball Paradigm guitar strings either, and we expect you'll eventually get bored trying.

Perfect for trem-arm users and abusers

Whether you rock a Bigsby, Floyd Rose, or any other trem system, you needn't fear pulling up when you've got Ernie Ball Paradigm strings. They're built to withstand every dive-bomb return and pinch-harmonic squeal you put them through. This is a Regular Slinky set with .010–.046-gauge strings. Put them on your favorite guitar, then enjoy the fact that you won't need to replace them for a very long time.

Pro Tip: use an eco-friendly string cleaner to keep grime off these long-lasting strings!

Ernie Ball Paradigm Regular Slinky Guitar Strings Features:

Rust- and break-resistant strings for electric guitar
Allows for extreme trem-arm abuse without breaking
Regular Slinky set, .010–.046 gauges
Perfect for aggressive players and frequent travelers
Ideal for coastal areas with salty air that can cause premature rusting
90-day no-break/no-rust guarantee

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Tech Specs

Guitar Type: Electric Guitar
Number of Strings: 6
Coated: Everlast nanotreatment
Gauges: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Core Material: Steel
Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
Winding Type: Round Wound
Manufacturer Part Number: P02021

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Honestly the people who are breaking these strings must have a bad setup, it almost always comes down to setup, put that nut sauce on EVERY point of contact, make sure that your nut, saddles stop bar/trem and that tuning machines are filed smooth without any burs etc etc. I've been through several pairs of these withoutbreaking.

I thought I liked Cobalts, these are even better, fuller sounding and a bit stiffer but I actually prefer a little resistance. I don't know how these got 3 star reviews or complaints. I'd say those folks are hard to please.

I was rocking the regular slinkys before, but now that i found these i nver will go back

I am always hesitant to believe the whole "unbreakable, longer lasting, wound by monks in ancient mountains" thing, but after giving these a try once I was convinced. Give them a try if you haven't.

I bought several sets of these for most of my 6 & 7str guitars; they feel great and sound great when you first put them on. Honestly I've had about a year of playing and 100 hours/month on average in the studio is not uncommon for me. But the longer I use them, and clean them with finger-ease often, they seem to start losing some intonation. octave harmonic is off a few cents.

One thing I'd like to say about some of the comments made here. Many were saying they were so bad, or they broke. Then they would go thru the truss bar settings, raising and lower bridge saddles, etc. I found, IMHO, that as soon as you start messing with the truss rod, and you don't know 100% what you're doing, that's a danger zone, and I would be careful. When you get a more cut-rate priced guitar, you always stand the risk of getting one that is a tiny bit warped in places, you have to adjust as best as you can, and save up for that real Majesty or Jem, right? the cut-rate ones are still mostly well done, but require fine-tuning on things. Best luck; I only use these strings anymore. Really grown to like what Ernie Ball has done over the decades, they were there early and Sterling's family has kept the quality exquisite.

See also: Electric Strings, Ernie Ball, Ernie Ball Electric Guitar Strings

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