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Paradigm Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 10-52
Paradigm Power Slinky 11-48
Paradigm Regular Slinky 10-46
Paradigm Hybrid Slinky 9-46
Paradigm Super Slinky 9-42
Paradigm Not Even Slinky 12-56
Paradigm Beefy Slinky 11-54
Paradigm Regular Slinky 7 String 10-56
Paradigm Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 7 String 10-62
Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky 10-52
Power Slinky 11-48
Regular Slinky 10-46
Hybrid Slinky 9-46
Super Slinky 9-42
Extra Slinky 8-38
Not Even Slinky 12-56
Beefy Slinky 11-54
Super 7 Slinky 9-52
Regular 7 Slinky 10-56
Power 7 Slinky 11-58
Mighty Slinky 8.5-40
Primo Slinky 9.5-44
Turbo Slinky 9.5-46
Ultra Slinky 10-52
Skinny Top Beefy Bottom Slinky 10-54
Mega Slinky 10.5-48
Mondo Slinky 10.5-52
Burly Slinky 11-52
Mammoth Slinky 10-52
Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Cobalt 10-52
Power Slinky Cobalt 11-48
Regular Slinky Cobalt 10-46
Hybrid Slinky Cobalt 9-46
Super Slinky Cobalt 9-42
Extra Slinky Cobalt 8-38
Not Even Slinky Cobalt 12-56
Beefy Slinky Cobalt 11-54
Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky M-Steel 10-52
Power Slinky M-Steel 11-48
Regular Slinky M-Steel 10-46
Hybrid Slinky M-Steel 9-46
Super Slinky M-Steel 9-42
Extra Slinky Bass 40-95
Super Slinky Bass 45-100
Hybrid Slinky Bass 45-105
Regular Slinky Bass 50-105
Power Slinky Bass 55-110
Super Slinky Bass 5 40-125
Regular Slinky Bass 5 45-130
Power Slinky Bass 5 50-135
Beefy Slinky Bass 65-130
Power Slinky Cobalt Bass 55-110
Regular Slinky Cobalt Bass 50-105
Hybrid Slinky Cobalt Bass 45-105
Super Slinky Cobalt Bass 45-100
Extra Slinky Cobalt Bass 40-95
Regular Slinky Cobalt Bass 5 45-130
Power Slinky Flatwound Bass 55-110
Regular Slinky Flatwound Bass 50-105
Hybrid Slinky Flatwound Bass 45-105
Super Slinky Flatwound Bass 45-100
Extra Slinky Flatwound Bass 40-95
Regular Slinky Flatwound Bass 5 45-130
Extra Light Earthwood 80/20 Acoustic 10-50
Light Earthwood 80/20 Acoustic 11-52
Medium Light Earthwood 80/20 Acoustic 12-54
Medium Earthwood 80/20 Acoustic 13-56
Rock & Blues Earthwood 80/20 Acoustic 10-52
Extra Light Earthwood Phosphor Acoustic 10-50
Light Earthwood Phosphor Acoustic 11-52
Rock & Blues Earthwood Phosphor Acoustic 10-52
Medium Light Earthwood Phosphor Acoustic 12-54
Medium Earthwood Phosphor Acoustic 13-56
12-String Light Earthwood Phosphor Acoustic 9-46
Paradigm Medium Phosphor Acoustic 13-56
Paradigm Medium Light Phosphor Acoustic 12-54
Paradigm Light Phosphor Acoustic 11-52
Paradigm Extra Light Phosphor Acoustic 10-50
Long Scale 6 Slinky 32-130
Paradigm Medium 80/20 Acoustic 13-56
Paradigm Medium Light 80/20 Acoustic 12-54
Paradigm Light 80/20 Acoustic 11-52
Paradigm Extra Light 80/20 Acoustic 10-50
Ukulele Clear 28-40
Ukulele Black 28-40
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10-52
11-48
10-46
9-46
9-42
12-56
11-54
10-56
10-62
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
10-46
8-38
9-42
9-46
11-48
12-56
11-54
10-52
8.5-40
9.5-44
9.5-46
10-52
10-54
10.5-48
10.5-52
11-52
10-52
9-52
10-56
11-58
Original nickel plated steel formula for that classic Slinky tone. The most popular Slinky gauge combination since 1962. Great for rock, jazz, blues, punk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Extra light gauge set for slinkier feel and extreme bendabilty. Great for rock jazz, blues, punk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Light gauge set for slinky feel and bendabilty. Great for rock jazz, blues, punk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Combining a slightly thicker low end for chords and rhythm with lighter top end for extra bendabilty. Great for rock jazz, blues, punk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula for that classic Slinky tone. Heavy gauge set for an overall thicker sound. Great for rock, jazz, blues, punk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula for that classic Slinky tone. Heavy gauge set for an overall thicker sound. Optimal for detuning to Drop D or Drop C. Great for rock, jazz,punk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula for that classic Slinky tone. Heavy gauge set for an overall thicker sound. Optimal for detuning to Drop D. Great for rock, jazz, punk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula for classic balanced tone. Heavier low end gauges for chunky rhythms, skinnier top for slinky feel and bendabilty. Great for rock, jazz, blues, punk and metal.
Mighty Slinkys sit between the popular Super Slinky and Extra Slinky strings while providing a fast, light tension across all six strings.
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar.
Turbo Slinkys sit neatly between the popular Regular Slinky and Hybrid Slinky strings while providing a balanced, comfortable feel across all six strings. This combination is perfect for players who are looking for added playability with minimal differences in tone and tension.
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar.
Skinny Top Beefy Bottom Slinky’s combine the lighter playability of the Regular Slinky set with slightly heavier wound strings than the popular Beefy Slinky set. This combination is the ultimate for lead players who love to bend for solo work coupled with an even beefier bottom end for rhythm and chords.
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar.
Mondo Slinky strings are ideal for players who prefer a heavier low end with only a slight difference in tension on the plain strings.
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar.
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar.
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar.
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar.
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings are made from nickel plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire. The plain strings are made of specially tempered tin plated high carbon steel producing a well balanced tone for your guitar.
10-46
8-38
9-42
9-46
11-48
12-56
11-54
10-52
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. The most popular Slinky gauge combination since 1962. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Extra light gauge set for slinkier feel and extreme bendabilty. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Lighter gauge set for slinky feel and bendabilty. Great for rock, blues punk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher ouput with enhanced clarity. Combining a slightly thicker low end for chords and rhythm with lighter top end for extra bendabilty. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Thicker guage set for an overall heavier sound. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Heavy guage set for an overall thicker sound. Optimal for the lowest detuning to drop D and C. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Heavy guage set for an overall thicker sound. Optimal for detuning to Drop D. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering heavier low end gauges for chunky rhythms, skinnier top for slinky feel and bendabilty. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Maraging steel core wire wound with our exclusive Super Cobalt alloy deliving ultra high output with enhanced clarity and unmatched low end. The most popular Slinky gauge combination since 1962. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Maraging steel core wire wound with our exclusive Super Cobalt alloy deliving ultra high output with enhanced clarity and unmatched low end. Light gauge set for slinkier feel and bendabilty. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Maraging steel core wire wound with our exclusive Super Cobalt alloy deliving ultra high output with enhanced clarity and unmatched low end. Combining a slightly thicker low end for chords and rhythm with lighter top end for extra bendabilty. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Maraging steel core wire wound with our exclusive Super Cobalt alloy deliving ultra high output with enhanced clarity and unmatched low end.. Heavy guage set for an overall thicker sound. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
Maraging steel core wire wound with our exclusive Super Cobalt alloy deliving ultra high output with enhanced clarity and unmatched low end. Thicker low end gauges for chunky rhythms, skinnier top for slinky feel and bendabilty. Great for rock, blues, punk and metal.
50-105
40-95
45-100
45-105
32-130
55-110
65-130
45-130
40-125
50-135
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Medium gauge set for balanced feel and playability. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Extra light gauge set for slinkier feel and exceptional playability. Great for rock jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Light gauge set for slinky feel and playabiltly. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Light gauge set for balanced feel and playability. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound 6-string Electric Bass Strings are made from nickel plated steel wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. Each bass guitar string produces a bright, balanced tone. Designed for basses with a 34 inch scale, the overall string length is 48" and the taper begins at 37 1/4".
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Heavy gauge set for balanced feel and playability. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Electric Bass Strings are made from nickel plated steel wrapped around a hex shaped steel core wire. Each bass guitar string produces a bright, balanced tone and is manufactured with the finest and freshest raw materials in the beautiful Coachella Valley of Southern California.
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Light gauge set for slinky feel and playabiltly. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Extra light gauge set for slinkier feel and exceptional playability. Great for rock jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Original nickel plated steel formula, for classic balanced tone. Medium gauge set for balanced feel and playability. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Medium gauge set for balanced feel and playability. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Extra light gauge set for slinkier feel and exceptional playability. Great for rock jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Light gauge set for slinky feel and playabiltly. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Light gauge set for balanced feel and playability. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Heavy gauge set for balanced feel and playability. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering higher output with enhanced clarity. Light gauge set for slinky feel and playabiltly. Great for rock, jazz, blues, funk and metal.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering a roundwound sound with a flatwound feel. Medium gauge set for balanced feel and playability. Great for rock, jazz, blues, and funk.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering a roundwound sound with a flatwound feel. Extra light gauge set for slinkier feel and exceptional playability. Great for rock jazz, blues, and funk.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering a roundwound sound with a flatwound feel. Light gauge set for slinky feel and playabiltly. Great for rock, jazz, blues, and funk.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering a roundwound sound with a flatwound feel. Light gauge set for balanced feel and playability. Great for rock, jazz, blues, and funk.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering a roundwound sound with a flatwound feel. Heavy gauge set for balanced feel and playability. Great for rock, jazz, blues, and funk.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with Ernie Ball's exclusive Cobalt alloy delivering a roundwound sound with a flatwound feel. Light gauge set for slinky feel and playabiltly. Great for rock, jazz, blues, and funk.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with 80/20 bronze delivering a crisp, ringing sound.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with 80/20 bronze delivering a crisp, ringing sound.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with 80/20 bronze delivering a crisp, ringing sound.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with 80/20 bronze delivering a crisp, ringing sound.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with 80/20 bronze delivering a crisp, ringing sound.
10-50
11-52
12-54
13-56
10-52
9-46
Tin plated steel core wire wound with phosphor bronze delivering a warm, rich tone.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with phosphor bronze delivering a warm, rich tone.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with phosphor bronze delivering a warm, rich tone.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with phosphor bronze delivering a warm, rich tone.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with phosphor bronze delivering a warm, rich tone.
Tin plated steel core wire wound with phosphor bronze delivering a warm, rich tone.
Paradigm Acoustic strings provide unprecedented strength and longer string life while retaining 100% Earthwood tone and feel.
Paradigm Acoustic strings provide unprecedented strength and longer string life while retaining 100% Earthwood tone and feel.
Paradigm Acoustic strings provide unprecedented strength and longer string life while retaining 100% Earthwood tone and feel.
Paradigm Acoustic strings provide unprecedented strength and longer string life while retaining 100% Earthwood tone and feel.
Paradigm Acoustic strings provide unprecedented strength and longer string life while retaining 100% Earthwood tone and feel.
Paradigm Acoustic strings provide unprecedented strength and longer string life while retaining 100% Earthwood tone and feel.
Paradigm Acoustic strings provide unprecedented strength and longer string life while retaining 100% Earthwood tone and feel.
Paradigm Acoustic strings provide unprecedented strength and longer string life while retaining 100% Earthwood tone and feel.
Ernie Ball Ukulele strings are made from 100% nylon monofilament. Ukulele strings are offered in traditional clear resin for a bright, balanced tone with excellent projection and black resin for a warm, rich tone with percussive attack. Ernie Ball Ukulele strings feature ball end construction for easy installation and enhanced tuning stability.
Ernie Ball Ukulele strings are made from 100% nylon monofilament. Ukulele strings are offered in traditional clear resin for a bright, balanced tone with excellent projection and black resin for a warm, rich tone with percussive attack. Ernie Ball Ukulele strings feature ball end construction for easy installation and enhanced tuning stability.
