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Ernie Ball Paradigm: Stronger Than John Petrucci

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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.
Ernie Ball Paradigm Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Medium Light
Ernie Ball Paradigm Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Medium Light
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3.67

6 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  3. Poor Tone Quality1
  4. Broke an unbreakable string1
  5. Couldn't hold intonation1
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Reviewed by 6 customers

  • Went dead within an hour of using.

    1

    submitted6 months ago

    byBud

    fromColorado

    Apparently I'm not a good match for most strings. I tend to kill string I've tried from most brands within a few hours. Assumed these would give me at least a few shows out of them, but went from sounding pretty good to thuddy and lifeless during the first 30 min-1 hour in at a gig. Not impressed.

  • Great acoustic strings

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byZack

    fromRichmond, VA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use Ernie Balll strings on all of my guitars, electric and acoustic. The Paradigms hold their tone for an extended period and rarely break.

  • Great strings 🤩

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byDejavuman

    fromWarwick RI

    Suggested by technician

  • Feel like butter on my fingers

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byCali Terpz

    fromLos Angeles

    So far these strings are great but I can't say much about their durability since I just changed them.

  • From now on I will buy this product

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byFender bender

    fromArizona

    I had never tried these strings but they quickly became my favorite, they're really great

  • Not Great Strings

    1

    submitted8 years ago

    byHarry

    fromDenton, TX

    I was excited about extending the life of my strings and the packaging looked great. Guitar Center salesman told me to call him if they rusted or broke. I called after I broke a string mid performance after only having them 3 to 4 weeks. He directed me to the ernie ball website where you can file a claim. Once you do that you have to ship the strings on your own dime and then wait for a new pair. But why would I want a new pair if they broke quicker than my regular strings. Not worth the money or the headache of having to ship the bad strings back to them, and then waiting for another potentially bad set of strings.

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