Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings - 10-46 Gauge. Paradigm Electric Slinky sets provide unprecedented strength and longer string life while retaining 100% Slinky tone and feel. Ernie Ball’s industry leading, ultrahigh strength, steel is included in both the wound and plain strings, along with a patented reinforcement at the ball end twist of each plain string, to provide superior tensile and fatigue strength for strings that lock into tune fast and hold up under the most stressful playing styles and conditions. Experience the first set of longer lasting strings worth playing, with all benefits and no compromises