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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Three generations of string makers
For more than 50 years our family has been committed to crafting guitar strings in Southern California that shape the sound of rock and roll. From the introduction of Slinkys in 1962 to PARADIGM, the world’s most advanced guitar strings ever created, experience the story and passion behind our family’s uncompromising commitment to innovation and tone.
WATCH THE FILMThe Sound of Rock and Roll
Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend, Slash and thousands of other guitarists have relied on Ernie Ball to deliver the iconic tone they are known for. PARADIGM continues our legacy of tone by pushing the boundaries of what a guitar string can be - stronger, more durable and longer lasting, without compromising the sound or feel.
The Strongest Strings Known to Man
Our new state-of-the-art wire drawing process coupled with our patented RPS (reinforced plain string) technology dramatically increases tensile strength by up to 35% and provides up to 70% more fatigue strength than traditional strings.
Learn MoreReinforced Plain Strings (RPS) firmly lock the string to the ball end without the need for a traditional lock twist, which can over-stress the wire and become a breaking point. This patented, Ernie Ball-exclusive technology gives PARADIGM plain strings superior strength and better tuning stability, so you can bend farther and strum harder than on any other guitar string available.
Both PARADIGM plain strings and wound string core wires are made up of ultra fine grain high strength steel using our new state-of-the-art wire drawing process. This re-engineered grain structure means the strings can take a lot more punishment.
Paradigm high strength wire
Traditional steel wire
Longer Lasting Strings - Without the Coating
PARADIGM wrap wire uses an exclusive plasma enhanced process to remove defects and greatly improve corrosion resistance. Our patented Everlast nanotechnology is applied once the strings are wound, changing the way they react to moisture and oils. Get strings that last longer and sound fresher - without the tone-killing side effects of a coated string.
If you're unsatisfied with PARADIGM for any reason, we'll make it right.
Paradigm are the strongest, most durable guitar strings on the planet. If your strings break or rust within 90 days of purchase, we’ll replace them.†
†Ernie Ball's full Paradigm Guarantee is viewable here
