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Ernie Ball 2023 Super Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings - .009-.042

.009-.042 Super Slinky Electric Guitar Strings, with No-break/No-rust Guarantee - 1 Set
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Go on, Try to Break Them

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 Super Slinky set with 0.009–0.042-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 Super Slinky Guitar Strings Features:

  • Rust- and break-resistant strings for electric guitar
  • Allows for extreme trem-arm abuse without breaking
  • Super Slinky set, 0.009–0.042 gauges
  • Perfect for aggressive players and frequent travelers
  • Ideal for coastal areas with salty air that can cause premature rusting
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Tech Specs

  • Guitar Type: Electric Guitar
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Coated: Everlast nanotreatment
  • Gauges: .009, .011, .016p, .024w, .032, .042
  • Core Material: Steel
  • Winding Material: Nickel Plated Steel
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Manufacturer Part Number: P02023

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Be patient

These strings drove me mad for 3 weeks. No amount of stretching would settle the strings in place and they would constantly go out of tune. I thought about ditching them. Then one day, out of the blue, they found their happy place and have been great since! My only other gripe is they felt hard and stiff(that's what she said) when new. Maybe I got used to them but, I don't notice anything different now. Time will tell how long they last. I'm not sure if I'll stick with them but, I'm happy I tried them. Whatever. Do what you want.
Music background: Kazoo/slide whistle
Rated 5/5

Great strings

Great strings and I'm thinking getting some in .10s as well ..
Rated 5/5

Long lasting, never break

Sound and feel like every other string but they last longer and don't break. I have one guitar that consistently pops the first string EXCEPT when I use these
Rated 5/5

Paradigm strings

I put them on in June 2017. I played 7 gigs from 2-3 hours long just to see. I'm normally hard on strings and change every gig but I pushed it to see. I haven't gigged since but with band practice and playing at home I can't believe how good they still sound and stay in tune.I'm experimenting to see how long before they die. In 3 weeks they'll be 1 year old.. unbelievable.
Music background: Professional musician ,50 years,currently retired
Rated 5/5

Great strings

Great sounding strings! I put them on my ibanez with a Floyd Rose and after I cut off the first ball end said "uh oh" did I just void the warrante? Called the rep and he said "no" still covered ! I've see. A few reviews and people said "they went out of tune so I took them off! How about giving them a chance or maybe a wrong installation !
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