Ernie Ball Papa Het's Hardwired Master Core Signature String Set (11-50)

Ernie Ball's Papa Het's Hardwired Master Core Signature strings deliver a custom 11–50 gauge set engineered for extended–range tuning and high–output playing styles. James Hetfield's signature specification employs a thicker Paradigm core wire paired with nickel–plated steel wrap wire, targeting players who demand tuning stability and controlled sustain across heavier gauges. The engineering philosophy centres on reinforced construction at critical stress points, particularly the ball end.

Plain strings utilise Paradigm core wire with brass RPS (Reinforced Performance System) reinforcement at the ball end, designed to resist detuning and premature breakage under aggressive playing. Wound strings combine the thicker Paradigm core with nickel–plated wrap wire, a pairing that extends frequency response across the lower register whilst maintaining clarity in the midrange. The 11–50 gauges suit drop tunings and lower standard pitches without sacrificing articulation or note definition on higher strings.

Features

• Gauge range: 11–50 custom specification for extended tuning flexibility
• Thicker Paradigm core wire for enhanced tuning stability
• Nickel–plated steel wrap wire on wound strings
• Brass RPS reinforcement at ball end of plain strings
• Brass RPS reinforcement on plain strings resists breakage
• Paradigm core construction throughout all six strings
• Designed for drop tunings and lower standard pitches
• SKU P022011 – Papa Het's Hardwired Master Core set