Strings Direct TV | Ernie Ball PARADIGM Slinky Comparison feat. Cobalt & Slinky
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ERNIE BALL PARADIGM REGULAR SLINKY ELECTRIC GUITAR STRINGS.
Listen to the clean demo at 2.10, overdrive at 3.05 and dirty at 3.35.
Ernie Ball’s Paradigm strings are the most break resistant strings on the planet - they’ll even guarantee it! Providing an industry leading level of strength and longer life, Paradigm strings demonstrate an unprecedented advance in string technology while still retaining 100% of the Slinky tone and feel that the top players of the last 40 years and come to love and demand.
Ernie Ball’s Paradigm ultra-high-strength steel makes up the cores of the wound strings and the plain strings which are then further reinforced with Ernie Ball’s patented lock twist to ensure superior tensile and fatigue strength. Paradigm strings will lock into tune fast and withstand an assault from even the most hardcore players.
The wrap wire on the Paradigm wound strings is plasma-enhanced for corrosion resistance and Everlast treated for unparalleled repellency of oils, sweat and gunk & debris build-up. Experience the first set of longer lasting strings that are worth playing with all benefits and no compromises.
THE PARADIGM GUARANTEE
Since 1962 the Ball family has been dedicated to crafting guitar strings that shape the landscape of rock and roll. Continuing their passion for innovation and high-quality products, Ernie Ball PARADIGM electric and acoustic guitar strings are the world’s most advanced string technology ever created. Featuring the first fully backed guarantee - if Paradigm strings break or rust within 90 days, Ernie Ball will replace them. Paradigm strings feature superior break-resistance and unparalleled durability while delivering the iconic Slinky tone Ernie Ball is known for.
STRENGTH
Up to 37% more tensile strength than traditional string sets.
Up to 70% more fatigue strength than traditional string sets.
New state-of-the-art wire drawing process & RPS technology ensures ZERO loss of strength.
LONGEVITY
Plasma enhanced wrap wire for increased corrosion resistance and longevity.
Everlast nano-treatment for unprecedented repellency of oils, sweat and build up.
TONE
Legendary Slinky tone.
All the advantages of a coated strings without affecting tone of sustain.
No flaking or difference in feel than traditional strings. - Hudba
I love these strings I only use Paradigms for my electric, bass and acoustic 🤘🏻
2:11 Cobalt Clean
2:28 Slinky Clean
2:47 Paradigm Clean
3:06 Cobalt Drive
3:13 Slinky Drive
3:21 Paradigm Drive
3:35 Cobalt Dirty
3:40 Slinky Dirty
3:45 Paradigm Dirty
I've been using the Colbalts since they came out. They have a nice rich sound compared to steel and provide much more output. Only thing is that they eat through the frets pretty fast... I tried the MSteel too, they were waaayyy too fucken bright for me and didnt like the feeling at all. I didnt expect such a gap between Cobalt and Paradigm strings, I'm gonna have to give 'em a shot
So how do I cash in on the guarantee? I broke a b string the third day after it was strung On My Guitar and that was from normal playing
What ones did you think were best?
One gig and mine are oxidizing already, not impressed so far :(
Stainless steel frets needed for that
In your demo I noticed the biggest difference with the paradigm when played clean. They definitely sounded louder to my ears. Couldnt tell a difference with gain
£17 per set? jeez, that is a pretty hefty price tag for some strings. They better be divine for me to be paying that for strings :P
Paradigm is a lot more cleaner and not as “nasaly” which is why I like it
More highs on the paradigm?
Cobalt sound nice! The paradigms seemed to feature darker tones or deeper bass
Now, out of curiosity, how much more do the Paradigm cost than the regular nickel set?
Jason Itkin paradigms are £16.99 but should last you at least 3 times longer so the price is pretty inline with standard slinky in that respect. Hope that helps man !
i prefer slinky for driven sounds. more defined.
I use the RPS 9-42
PRS
the Paradigm set sounds gritty. Can't wait to try them out. The cobalt set sounded good too. Maybe i will try both sets. Do the Cobalt's really wear down fret wire like ppl say? Or is it just minor and not that noticeable?
x7stringinJSCx the Cobalts eat up traditional fret wire like crazy. A lot of players can't tell when their frets need crowning anyway, but the cobalts you can feel digging into the fret wire on the wound strings.
The Paradigms sound a little more refined.
I’ve been using cobalts now for a year on all of my PRS guitars. I did notice some wear on the 3-SE model frets but on my 8-US core models I hardly see any difference.
Cobalt is harder than stainless steel. It eats traditional fret wire.
Something about the paradigm strings sound a bit strang
they lack bottom
traditional slinky is more warm , cobalt is moore loud and unique, m-steel is louder than cobalt with bright, paradigm is longlife strong more louder than traditional slinky and it kind a still little warm like the tradiotional slinky, how about you guys..
According to strings it's just a matter of taste... you'll need to try them to adopt them. All the compliments that you can read are not truly realistic. I red a lot about D'addario NYXLs which are great strings too, but when I replaced them with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Stainless Steel strings there was a night and day difference in tone and playability. Those strings are just what I was looking for. They are tight with just enough clarity, they bend easily and they stay in tune even better than the NYXLs. As a set has to be replaced at least every month, I think there's no use buying expensive strings like Paradigm or Cobalt. Nowadays, even regular strings don't break that much as ten years ago!
Cobalts completely killed my fret wire...
Skunk man
Cobalts for metal. All. Day. Long.
I haven't tried them but in the UK they are well overpriced. Hiked to 3 times the price of Ernie ball Slinky's and that can't be justified
Hi Antoine - I hear what you are saying but they are made to last 3 times longer so 3 sets of normal Slinky are reflected in that price. Gotta say they do sound different, heavier bottom end etc..they are definitely worth a try I think.
So they suck??