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Not Even Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings 12-56 Gauge

Not Even Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings 12-56 Gauge

Not Even Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings 12-56 Gauge

Ultra high strength steel, proprietary nanotreatment, and a patented reinforcement at the ball end give Paradigm added strength and longevity, while keeping Slinky tone and feel. Available in multiple gauge combinations.

$14.99

SKU: P02026

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12-56 Gauge 6-String

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Ernie Ball Slinky Paradigm Electric guitar strings provide unprecedented strength and longer life while retaining 100% Slinky tone and feel. Ernie Ball's industry leading ultra-high strength steel is included in both the wound and plain strings along with a patented reinforcement at the ball end twist of each plain string to provide superior tensile and fatigue strength for strings that lock into tune fast and hold up under the most stressful playing styles and conditions. Ernie Ball's Everlast nanotreatment provides added corrosion resistance and reduced accumulation of tone-robbing buildup and debris. Experience the first set of longer lasting strings that are worth playing with all benefits and no compromises. Gauges .012 .016 .024p .032 .044 .056

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What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02023.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.009	Plain	BU1049 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.011	Plain	BU1051 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.016	Plain	BU1056 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.024	Wound	A00924 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.032	Wound	A00932 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.042	Wound	P00342 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02018.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.0095	Plain	BU10495 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.012	Plain	BU1052 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.016	Plain	BU1056 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.024	Wound	A00924 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.034	Wound	A00934 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.044	Wound	P00344 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02022.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.009	Plain	BU1049 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.011	Plain	BU1051 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.016	Plain	BU1056 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.026	Wound	A00926 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.036	Wound	A00936 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.046	Wound	P00346 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02021.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.010	Plain	BU1050 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.013	Plain	BU1053 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.017	Plain	BU1057 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.026	Wound	A00926 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.036	Wound	A00936 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.046	Wound	P00346 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02017.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.010	Plain	BU1050 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.013	Plain	BU1053 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.017	Plain	BU1057 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.028	Wound	A00928 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.038	Wound	A00938 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.048	Wound	P00348 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02020.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.011	Plain	BU1051 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.014	Plain	BU1054 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.018	Plain	BU1058 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.028	Wound	A00928 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.038	Wound	A00938 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.048	Wound	P00348 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02015.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.010	Plain	BU1050 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.013	Plain	BU1053 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.017	Plain	BU1057 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.030	Wound	A00930 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.042	Wound	P00342 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack
.052	Wound	P00352 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02016.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.011	Plain	BU1051 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.014	Plain	BU1054 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.018	Plain	BU1058 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.030	Wound	A00930 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.042	Wound	P00342 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack
.052	Wound	P00352 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02027.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.011	Plain	BU1051 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.015	Plain	BU1055 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.022	Plain	BU1062 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.030	Wound	A00930 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.042	Wound	P00342 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack
.054	Wound	P00354 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 6 individual strings for P02026.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.012	Plain	BU1052 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.016	Plain	BU1056 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.024	Plain	BU1064 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.032	Wound	A00932 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.044	Wound	P00344 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack
.056	Wound	P00356 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 7 individual strings for P02028.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.010	Plain	BU1050 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.013	Plain	BU1053 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.017	Plain	BU1057 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.026	Wound	A00926 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.036	Wound	A00936 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.046	Wound	P00346 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack
.056	Wound	P00356 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

What’s in this pack

This set contains 7 individual strings for P02030.

Single strings in this pack
Gauge	Wire type	Single string
.010	Plain	BU1050 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.013	Plain	BU1053 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.017	Plain	BU1057 Paradigm RPS Not sold separately
.030	Wound	A00930 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Paradigm Not sold separately
.042	Wound	P00342 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack
.052	Wound	P00352 Slinky Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings 6 Pack
.062	Wound	B00162 Coated Nickel Plated Steel Not sold separately

Not every string in a set is sold on its own, and plain and wound strings are made differently — so a wound string may be sold under a different name than the set it comes in.

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Ernie Ball Paradigm: Stronger Than Paul Gilbert

We asked Paul Gilbert to break a set of our brand new Ernie Ball PARADIGM strings and see if he was stronger than the most advanced guitar strings ever created.
Stronger for Longer Paradigm with Joe Bonamassa

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Ernie Ball Paradigm Strings: Test and Review

Watch Charlie Parra test and review the groundbreaking strength of the Ernie Ball Paradigm strings.

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Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Instrument Type	6 String Typically tuned E, A, D, G, B, E with Guitar, B, E, A, D, G, C with Bass.
Strings per Set	6
Gauge	.009–.042
Feel & Tension	Light More flexible than standard with bright, snappy tone
Construction	Roundwound Smooth texture with bright sound
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Gauge	.0095–.044
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Instrument Type	6 String Typically tuned E, A, D, G, B, E with Guitar, B, E, A, D, G, C with Bass.
Strings per Set	6
Gauge	.009–.046
Feel & Tension	Offset, Light Easy to bend with added fullness for chords
Construction	Roundwound Smooth texture with bright sound
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Instrument Type	6 String Typically tuned E, A, D, G, B, E with Guitar, B, E, A, D, G, C with Bass.
Strings per Set	6
Gauge	.010–.046
Feel & Tension	Standard Easy to play with bright, balanced tone
Construction	Roundwound Smooth texture with bright sound
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Gauge	.010–.048
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Instrument Type	6 String Typically tuned E, A, D, G, B, E with Guitar, B, E, A, D, G, C with Bass.
Strings per Set	6
Gauge	.011–.048
Feel & Tension	Very Firm, Most Durable Solid feel, offering a stable, robust sound
Construction	Roundwound Smooth texture with bright sound
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Instrument Type	6 String Typically tuned E, A, D, G, B, E with Guitar, B, E, A, D, G, C with Bass.
Strings per Set	6
Gauge	.010–.052
Feel & Tension	Offset, Firm Combining lighter and heavier gauges for versatile playing
Construction	Roundwound Smooth texture with bright sound
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Gauge	.011–.052
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Gauge	.011–.054
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Gauge	.012–.056
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Instrument Type	7 String Typically tuned B, E, A, D, G, B, E
Strings per Set	7
Gauge	.010–.056
Feel & Tension	Standard Easy to play with bright, balanced tone
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

Specifications

Instrument	Electric Guitar Solid or semi-hollow body instrument with magnetic pickups to produce amplified sound
Instrument Type	7 String Typically tuned B, E, A, D, G, B, E
Strings per Set	7
Gauge	.010–.062
Feel & Tension	Offset Easy to play with added fullness for chords
Feature	Better Tuning Stability & Longer Life Premium build, break-resistant design, ensuring sustained quality over extended use

12-56 Gauge 6-String $14.99