Ernie BallParadigm 7-String Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02028)

These are the best guitar strings. They last forever and never break no matter how hard you strum. They also have the loudest sound of any other guitar strings I have ever used. And I've used a lot! The search is done and will forever use these strings!

TL;DR - These strings are awesome for heavy playing: Amazing Tone with Stable Longevity, Staying in Tune, and just Not Breaking for many shows.I've waited years to write this, because on my first two sets, I had almost immediate breakage on at least one string - however, I was able to get a couple sets before they were available to all the public, and my later experience as not the same, but I wanted to be sure before posting a review.Some background...I'm a heavy handed Gibson (endorsed) player, playing rock music akin to The Who or QOTSA - I usually wear down a 60mm pick to unusable in a couple sets. I've played hundreds of shows in the past five years, and D'addario EXL110 was what I used forever, because that's what my Luthier always put on after a setup, so I figured they were the best choice. But with the D'addario's I was almost always out of tune on multiple strings by the end of a song - so tuning between songs was always a mood killer, banter and jokes required to fill the gap in music. Worse, I was breaking 2-3 strings a set - in random fashion, not always the high E or B string - the D string maybe the highest break rate. I always had to have a backup guitar, and someone to change the broken string so it would be ready when I broke the next string. At times, I had to borrow a guitar while multiple strings were being worked on. I constantly wiped down the strings after each time playing and always stored the guitars out of the air asap. I tried many different string treatments, but nothing really mattered.I tried the new NYXL, but for me they still had short and unpredictable lives, and the tone would change rapidly, I never knew what to expect.As stated earlier, I was able to get in on the early batch of Paradigm strings (I use the 10-46) and though I did have some almost immediate breakage (within a few hours of playing) on those pre release sets, the replacements and others lasted what was, for me, amazingly long times. Weeks-long, and when I switch over completely to the Paradigms, I ended up actually changing strings (all of them at once) before they broke, something I hadn't done in years, unless popping on new strings for studio work.The Paradigms were a life changer for me. Not have strings break mid-set anymore is a pure godsend. I almost never use the backup guitar anymore because of a broken string.And there is a super bonus for me - THEY STAY IN TUNE for the entire set.And there there is the TONE.My experience is that the "brand new" tone takes a few hours to calm down and then the (very excellent) tone stays stable for weeks. For me, tone-wise, these blow away the former D'addario strings. In the studio, I had some extra D'addario sets left over, so I strung up a guitar and it sounded like a toy compared to another with the Paradigms. To be sure, I restrung with Paradigms, and it was full rich tone immediately.For years, I thought I had bad guitar tuner hardware causing the strings to go out of tune. But apparently it was the strings themselves.If I had anything bad to say, it would be that I don't love the "brand new" sound, so I don't like to play live until I've had a chance to work the strings for a few hours. But that new sound is still far better than what I was used to, just not the great sound that happens after broken in.Also in the maybe bad department is that I am still worried about the strings breaking when new even though it hasn't been the case in years. Usually when I put on a brand new set of strings, it's because I have studio or a big show that is being recorded or something, when I least want a string to break. That said, since I have to play until the "brand new" string sound goes away - when I have done that, I am confident that I have gone past that point where a bad string would have broken.I've seen reviews in which the tone was unsatisfactory for the player, and I suspect that it is a matter of how heavy handed a guitarist you are. If you never wear out picks, I think it might not be the right type of string tone for you. For me, I haven't found other strings that come close to the richness and pureness of these strings.I realize that everyone is different. I know some lighter touch (usually Fender style) players that are jaw-droppingly good, that have real emotional power to their playing who swear by D'addario's and won't break a string in years of playing. But that was clearly not my case.Do they still break on stage for me? Yes, but it's very rare and probably I should have changed the strings by then.To sum up, for my style, Paradigms changed my music life. I just feel super fortunate that these exist. I recommend them constantly to other players - especially when I see them break a string on stage. The Tone and Tuning stability alone would have justified switching over for me, but what I really needed - and didn't really expect to find - were strings that could taking a regular beating and not break. These do that. Just awesome.(Note: These were bought as a gift by me - the review is from the person I buy them for)

Feels like the'll last forever...

Well let’s face it Ernie ball strings are to me the best out there. I have been using Ernie ball strings for about 27 years or so and have definitely tried other strings but they never compared to Ernie ball. They last longer, stay in tune(Which also has a lot to do with the particular guitar your playing) they don’t brake and a good price point. With a better tensile strength and a better fatigue strength and using the Erbieball super slinky’s for so long and changing to the paradigm was a breeze. These strings are way bright and have a corrosion resistance and they aren’t coated. The problem to me with the coated strings that other brands put out is that they just don’t last long enough to justify the coating process to me. Also coated strings for me have just too much extra material on them and once the coating is gone they sound nothing like they did new. Where as these being not coated still out last all of them. Also Ernie ball strings are stronger to me than any other strings I mean I have actually broken a string in over 20 years and the only reason that happens is because it wasn’t an Ernie ball string. Had to use a different brand because I was on stage at the time and that’s all I could get. Paradigms are awesome! They really rise to the challenge especially for great low end and a great brightness that other strings just can’t do. So overall great product you won’t be disappointed and always last long and great tone. Hope this helps your decision if your on the fence about trying a new string or switching Ernie ball types like I did. Do It!! It’s worth it...

Arrived very fast. Thank you very much.

Did receive both sets of strings, but the original package box was collapsed and the 2 sets of strings were laying in the bottom of the Amazon shipping box.

The Paradigm strings have great tone and last forever. I cannot recall breaking one ever.

They last a long time before they go dead they cost more but no more than buying two or three sets of regular Ernie ball strings because they last twice as long and don’t have problems going out of tune once they’re stretched it helps if you’re playing on a quarter sawn or riff sawn neck but even on vintage guitars they last!

Son buenas vamos a ver la duración esperemos no se rompan, suenan bien

I was a little unsure about these ones as I've tried a lot of Ernie Ball strings and was never super impressed. However, the sound, playability and durability of the strings is awesome. Most times for the price point of $18/pack I would go with the D'Ardarrio XS strings as they are the same price and I would say they are better coated for smooth playing, but the difference is marginal...so if you can get this in the 2 pack for $25, that is a killer deal for high end guitar strings.

Comprei pra testar numa guitarra que possui ponte vibrato estilo Jazzmaster, mantem bem a afinação e não "desfia" proximo as bolinhas. preço alto mas acredito que vale a pena.

Excelente. Produto de qualidade. Recomendo.

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