JoeTam
Well-known member
On one of my guitars, I'm using Ultra Slinky 10-48 for Eb tuning. I like them, but I see they also make that gauge in the Paradigms. Is there much difference in tone or longevity between these sets?
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Question Slinky vs. Paradigm?
- Thread starter JoeTam
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panthalassa
New member
Interesting that no one has yet replied. Having used EB Slinky strings since the '80s, I swear by Paradigm Strings. That's all I use if it's applicable to any particular instrument. The only guitars that don't have Paradigms on the are my nylon string guitars and my archtops with flatwound strings; I'm partial to Tomastik in this case, but if EB made a Paradigm version I'd be all over that. They just do NOT break. Hope this helps!
JoeTam
Well-known member
Cool. That helps. Thanks!
Ventanaman
Well-known member
I am a big Paradigm fan - best strings I have used for frequent rehearsals and gigs. Only one broken string in the past 4 years.
beej
Moderator
I missed this earlier. I also love the Paradigms. Don't find any tonal differences and they seem to last a lot longer before sounding dull.
