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 worlds strongest and 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. This Regular Slinky Paradigm set contains gauges .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046. • Ernie Ball's new state-of-the-art wire drawing process combined with patented RPS (reinforced plain string) technology dramatically increases tensile strength • Plasma cleaning provides improved corrosion resistance • Ernie Ball's patented Everlast Nano treatment repels sweat and build up • No flaking or difference in feel than traditional strings • Legendary Slinky Tone