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Ernie Ball

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Since 1962 the Ball family has been dedicated to crafting guitar strings that shape the landscape of rock and roll. Continuing their passion for innovation and high-quality products, Ernie Ball Paradigm electric and acoustic guitar strings are the world’s strongest and most advanced string technology ever created featuring the first fully backed guarantee - if Paradigm strings break or rust within 90 days, Ernie Ball will replace them. Paradigm strings feature superior break-resistance and unparalleled durability while delivering the iconic Slinky tone Ernie Ball is known for.  

Strength: Ernie Ball's new state-of-the-art wire drawing process coupled with their patented RPS (reinforced plain string) technology dramatically increase tensile strength by up to 37% and provide up to 70% more fatigue strength than traditional string sets. 

Durability: Each Paradigm string is plasma cleaned providing improved corrosion resistance coupled with Ernie Ball's patented Everlast nanotreatment which repels sweat and build up to keep your strings clean and crisp with zero change to the legendary Slinky tone and feel.
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Ernie Ball Paradigm Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Light
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4.5

6 Reviews

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Back-Up3
  2. Practicing3
  3. Concerts2
  4. Recording, Live and Jamming1
Cons
  1. Breaks Easy1
  2. Price point1
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  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice1
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Pros
  1. Good Tone5
  2. Consistent4
  3. Long Life1
  4. Well Built / Quality1
  5. Feel, sound, stays in tune1

Reviewed by 6 customers

  • Nice strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byMike

    fromSylvania, Ohio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Having used Blue Steel strings for the last 20+ years, I have been looking for something easier to come by. Never really thought Earnie Ball when thinking acoustic, but I am more than satisfied with thes

  • though initially impressed these strings have some major fla

    2

    submitted5 years ago

    byGoliad

    fromRaleigh NC

    I bought these strings because they caught my eye in the store. the last year or two I have been playing the ernie ball earth wound strings. I installed them on a mid grade fender acoustic guitar. initially I was very happy with these strings. they tuned up pretty easily after installation and stayed in tune better than almost any string I've played on acoustics. these are some very firm feeling strings for the gauge which in my opinion is a great thing. though I was very disappointed that these strings broke extremely quickly. after about two weeks my a string broke. I rarely have ever broken an a string. I don't know if its due to the stiff feel but I have never had ernie ball strings fail so quickly even when I played much more often in the past. I hope that my experience isn't shared by many others because I really enjoyed the tone and how well the strings stayed in tune but to break so quickly is not acceptable to me.

  • good product

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byJerry

    fromPalm Desert, CA

    ernie Ball strings sound great.

  • Nice easy playing and sound great

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byPRS

    fromModesto ca

    Really nice strings sound great!

  • So far, the most reliable acoustic strings

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBen

    fromNortheast PA

    Since switching to these strings, I have not had an unexpected break. I'm pleased with the brightness of them and will continue to use them on all my acoustics.

  • Great New Strings

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byTexas Guitarist

    fromDallas

    I was a member of the beta testing for this string. I found them to be excellent, stay in tune and have exceptional tone. Typically I like a new set to sit over night or play a little but first to stretch them and take the edge off a bit. These sound great right away. The feel is nice. You get benefits of a coated string without the coated feel. Personally I like the feel of uncoated. Lasts a long time. My only negative comment is price point. However it may be worth it if they last 2-3 times longer before changing strings. I did find the tone /sound quality lasted longer than typical.

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