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Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings 9.5-44 (P02018)

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Long Lasting

Customers have a generally positive sentiment towards the long lasting nature of Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings, with many reporting that they last significantly longer than other strings on the market. Some customers have even reported using the same set for over a year with proper care. However, a small group of customers have had issues with the strings breaking prematurely on cheaper guitars.

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Good Tone

Customers have a generally positive opinion about the good tone of Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings. They appreciate the balance between brightness and punch, and the strings' ability to deliver warm tones and stay in tune for long periods. Some customers also mention that these strings are durable and last longer than other brands. However, a small group of purchasers have noted that they don't find these strings as bright or colorful as other strings they have used.

Feel

Customers have mixed feelings about the feel of Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings. While most agree that they have a great feel, some have experienced issues with the strings breaking easily.

Durability

Customers have mixed opinions on the durability of Ernie Ball Primo Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings. While some are pleased with their longevity and ease of use, others report frequent breakage and rusting issues, particularly in humid environments.

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Quality

I have loved these strings since they came out, super bright tone, very clear output on my emg humbuckers and the high gauges a... Read More

Good sound, durable and they come in various gauges to suit your preference.

These strings are way bright and have a corrosion resistance and they aren’t coated.

After a weekend long gig, it only needed very very minor tuning, after extensive tremolo use and bending.

Price

I love these and while they are expensive, it's worth it.

They cost a little more than the slinky i normally use but are perfect for this application 👌.

It's up to you if you want to spend the extra money on these strings.

They’re pretty expensive but i think they are worth it.

Shipping

Shipped quickly and product exactly as represented.

Packaging/appearance

Now, i'm not typically sentimental, but just opening the package with the prominent "ernie ball" logo on it brought back memori... Read More

Competitiveness

I've tried just about every major brand over the years and nothing comes close to the ernie ball paradigm's and @ $15 bucks a p... Read More

Since then, i've experimented with various other string brands, all of which claimed to last longer but ultimately fell short in some way.

Happy i tried these to compare to their slinky counterpart.

I have been using ernie ball strings for about 27 years or so and have definitely tried other strings but they never compared t... Read More

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Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 3,176 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jul 25 2024.