Ernie BallParadigm Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings, 10-46 Gauge (P02021)

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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...

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

I've been using Ernie Ball for more than 10 years and I never tried these before. They stay on tune, there are no signs of rust, and the playability is excellent. I recommend them! I'm used to playing live and they would never let me down.

Edit to the below review:After having these on for a period of time (about 1-2 months) I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in their durability and resistance to corrosion. I found that these strings don't hold up as well as the NYXL strings do in terms of corrosion resistance. While I still believe that their play, feel, and sound is superior to the higher output NYXL strings, for the price they need to be more durable. Treating the strings with Kyser String Cleaner greatly extended the paradigm string's life as well as halted the corrosion but the NYXLs simply didn't need the same attention. Take all of that for what it's worth when making your decision. If you're diligent about wiping down your fretboard after playing and applying string cleaner 1-2 times a week, you'll be all set. As a comparison, I've had a set of NYXLs on a guitar I play regularly (daily) and have yet to notice any degradation in the strings sustain-wise or condition-wise.----Original review:I've played D'Addario XL's for over a decade now and recently tried out their NYXL strings to get something a bit brighter. Overall they did that job and lasted a long time but were a little higher output than I like and were really stiff on bends. Saw an ad for Ernie Ball's new Paradigm strings and thought why not give them a shot? Extremely happy I did! These were the strings I was looking for to replace XL's for years now! Well articulated highs and just the right amount of extra output compared to typical nickel wound strings. Bends on the higher strings with 10 gauges feel like I have 9s on but with enough string tension to keep buzzing down and to drive the pickup hard enough to get good clarity.8/10 would restring again! Buying a set for all of my guitars!

Good replacement strings

These strings did not break. Only one time in my history of buying Ernie Ball Paradigm strings did I ever experience a string break, but that was a little break at the very top of the D string. These strings do not break easy, and the 12s really do sound nice tuned down. Just make sure the action is not too low if you want to tune these strings to even a half step below standard. If the action is too low, there will be too much tension on the neck from the heavy gauge strings and that could mess the whole guitar up.

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.

Elles fonds très bien sur ma guitare électrique.

Been using Paradigms since they were first released, and I don't think I'll ever go back. They keep their sound so much longer than normal strings, and they're extremely difficult to break. Also if you're looking for a good set for Drop B tuning on a 25.5"-28" scale guitar, give these a whirl, as that's what I use 'em for.

Cordas SIMPLESMENTE INCRIVEIS

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.