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title: "Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Paradigm 7-String Electric Guitar Strings - 10-62 Gauge"
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# Everlast nanotreatment resists corrosion & oils 7-string set for extended range Reinforced Plain String tech boosts tensile strength Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Paradigm 7-String Electric Guitar Strings - 10-62 Gauge

**Brand:** ernie ball
**Price:** € 55.24
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your tone, outlast the rest — join the Paradigm revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Paradigm 7-String Electric Guitar Strings - 10-62 Gauge by ernie ball
- **How much does it cost?** € 55.24 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ernie ball enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ernie ball brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Made in the USA:** Crafted with precision and pride, ensuring premium quality every time you restring.
- • **Unmatched Durability:** Patented RPS tech means fewer broken strings mid-set—play hard, play long.
- • **Signature Slinky Tone:** Classic Ernie Ball feel fused with modern tech for rich, stable sound that lasts weeks.
- • **Extended 7-String Range:** Custom 10-62 gauge set expands your sonic palette with skinny tops and heavy bottoms.
- • **Corrosion & Oil Resistant:** Nanotreatment + plasma-enhanced wrap keeps strings fresh and vibrant gig after gig.

## Overview

Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Paradigm 7-String Electric Guitar Strings (10-62 gauge) combine patented reinforced plain string technology with Everlast nanotreatment and plasma-enhanced wrap wire to deliver industry-leading tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and legendary Slinky tone. Designed for serious players seeking durability and tonal stability, these USA-made strings keep your guitar sounding fresh and in tune for weeks, even under heavy playing conditions.

## Description

Ernie Ball slinky paradigm 7-string guitar string sets are the strongest and most break-resistant strings on the market today. Encompassing everything we've learned in string technology since 1962, these are string sets deliver the world-renowned tone and feel of slinky fused with superior strength for long-term durability. In addition to everlast nano-treatment, our revolutionary plasma-enhanced wire results in a string that repels oil, resists corrosion and preserves your tone alive for longer. Join the Paradigm Revolution.

Review: Excelente. Produto de qualidade. Recomendo.
Review: 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)

## Features

- Ernie Ball's current state-of-the-art wire drawing process combined with patented RPS (reinforced plain string) technology dramatically increases tensile strength.
- Ernie Ball’s Everlast nanotreatment and revolutionary plasma-enhanced wrap wire results in a string that repels oils, resists corrosion, and keeps your tone alive for longer.
- Legendary Slinky tone and feel, fused with ultimate strength for long-lasting durability.
- Made in the USA.
- 7-string gauges: 10, 13, 17, 30, 42, 52, 62.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01N6WCWWP |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,906 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #2,345 in Tennis Equipment |
| Body Material | Nickel Plated |
| Color Name | 7-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-62) |
| Connector Type | USB Type A |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,110) |
| Date First Available | 8 April 2017 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Combination |
| Item Styling | Skinny |
| Item Weight | 45.4 g |
| Item model number | 2030 |
| Material Type | Nickel-Plated |
| Number of Strings | 7 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.13 x 1.91 x 12.07 cm; 45.36 g |
| Scale Length | inches |
| Size | Single Pack |
| String Gauge | Custom Light |
| String Material | Coated Nickel |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ernie Ball
- **Colour:** 7-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (10-62)
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String gauge:** Custom Light
- **String material type:** Coated Nickel

## Images

![Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Slinky Paradigm 7-String Electric Guitar Strings - 10-62 Gauge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813uOfhrsDL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Some help on what the sizes mean? Beefy, hybrid, not even, power, regular, skinny top heavy bottom, super**
A: Another viewpoint is to think of the string gauge in terms of how easy you want the strings to feel and play under your fingers. Beginners and others may find “9” gauge strings to be the slinkiest and most easy to use while still being strong and relatively unbreakable. 

“10” gauge strings often feel very easy to use on guitars with shorter scale length than Stratocasters. Gibson guitars or guitars designated as ‘short scale’, because these strings provide better tension than 9’s at the same scale length. Yes, scale length changes the feel of the tension of the string. Therefore 9’s feel looser on a short scale guitar like a Gibson, compared to using 10 gauge strings on the same guitar. For many players 10’s feel better on short scale guitars because the playability is improved by the increased increased tension of the 10’s when used on the shorter scale guitars. 

Players usually want comfortable playability that is appropriate for individual playing skill levels as well as appropriate for the scale length of the guitar.

Many string gauges are available to select from when trying to find the best string gauge for a particular guitar. Comparing different gauges on a guitar should reveal that there are significant differences in feel and playability. 

This is particularly important with baritone guitars. Research shows that specific baritone guitars work best when you string them up with ‘specific gauge’ strings. These string gauges have been determined by players. A good idea is to research the internet and find out the string gauge that is recommended for your particular model baritone guitar and preferred tuning [ie standard ‘A’ tuning] and start with those recommended strings. 

More complicated is determining a good string gauge for a home brew baritone guitar that has been converted from a conventional guitar on hand into a homemade baritone guitar. It’s complicated because the homemade baritone will be ‘down tuned’ to some tuning. This introduces slack into the strings. Finding the best string gauge and string tension will make the homemade baritone much more playable. 

If you make your own homemade baritone you will encounter many challenges, solutions to which you can find solutions from others that went before you on the internet discussion forums. This is because most manufactured baritone guitars are long scale guitars, often close to 30”.  Scale length affects string tension. This relationship may require some experimentation or research in order to find workable string gauges for the homemade baritone. Purchasing a manufactured baritone guitar might be a better idea than converting a random on hand little used guitar. This homemade route might be unproven unpredictable and it might be expensive.

Aside from trying to find the best strings for your baritone a player can greatly benefit from having had determined the most enjoyable string gauge for a favorite guitar. For instance you might find that you really dig the 10 - 52 skinny top heavy bottom strings that you just put on your new Fender Jaguar - and this gauge really opened up your new jag with easy bends and roaring chords!  

Finding your favorite string gauges can make playing easier and more comfortable, and they can make your guitar sound more like the way you want it to sound. Make it sound more like you hear it in your head. 

Finding the right string gauge can make a major change in the quality of your playing, tone, and ease of playing.

**Q: Do these include every string?**
A: It is a complete 6 string set. At least from me...
Jason
FretNation

**Q: If used on a Floyd rose, if the gauge is the same does it have to be re-setup or is the tension the same as comparable Ernie Ball strings?**
A: Thank you for the question.  The tension is the same on the Paradigm strings as other strings.  You do not need to reset the Floyd Rose tremolo.

Kind Regards,
Troy

**Q: How do these compare to ernie ball cobalts? i have cobalts for "extra magnetism" because i use a sustainiac pickup and want max effect.**
A: They last LONGER. I THINK there is a higher carbon content in these, in other words, more magnetisim. I could be wrong and it includes the cobalt along with INSANE longevity. I use string cleaner with these. They are great. It really amounts to how much you need/want to change your strings. These strings stay crispy for along time, even when they should be dull they retain a sort of spank. Maybe they resist corrosion on a molecular level or something? They cost 3x the amount of Regular slinkys and THEY WILL PERFORM AND LAST ACCORDINGLY! Without any coatings. The same awesome slinky feel as always. I also think they over wing these - AKA ... they use a technique like DR ... essentially winding a low E string at around say, .59 and they over tighten in onto their specially designed hex core until it measures  .52. DR has been doing this for decades and it makes a difference as there is more matter in the same space. I really suggest buying  pack. I know its crazy but if you noticed the difference with the cobalt, try these and see if you like the longevity/how long they last you. Don't leave them in the sun, in dust etc. I leave my axe on a music stand so I cant say too much. I never have used a 7 string guitar. 5 string bass sure. Oh. And these DO NOT BREAK. EVER! I had one break due to a INSANELY sharp edge on the saddle the string was sitting on. Was a new Chibson (Harley Benton). Fixed that though. Try to break them. Within reason.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***A on 27 August 2023*

Excelente. Produto de qualidade. Recomendo.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***N on 15 December 2019*

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)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***. on 19 March 2025*

Got my hands a cheap neck-trough guitar where I discovered that the truss rod was broken. Not worth fixing. Used these to straighten the neck instead. The result is actually amazing.

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