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Ernie Ball 2201 Papa Het's Hardwired Master Cores James Hetfield Signature Electric Guitar Strings - 11 - 50
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Electric guitar strings for tight, heavy riffing.
Co-developed with Metallica’s James Hetfield over the past decade, Ernie Ball Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores signature electric guitar strings deliver the thicker tone, pitch stability and durability required by his aggressive playing style. This set features Hetfield’s preferred 11–50 gauge combination and a heavier core-to-wrap ratio for increased tension and a more focused attack. Wound strings use thicker Paradigm core wire wrapped in nickel-plated steel around ultra-high-strength tin-plated steel hex cores, helping maintain clarity and tuning stability under heavy picking. The plain strings use Paradigm core wire with brass RPS reinforcement at the ball end for added strength and improved tuning stability. Designed for players who want the tight low end and solid feel favored by James himself, Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores strings offer road-ready durability and powerful response for modern rock and metal playing.
Features
- Signature James Hetfield guitar strings crafted to deliver thick tone and relentless pitch stability
- Custom 11-50 gauge set supports aggressive rhythm and heavy riffing
- Paradigm core wire adds strength for hard picking and fast changes
- Plasma-enhanced nickel-plated steel wrap pushes volume and bite
- Brass RPS reinforcement at ball end improves tuning consistency
- Custom artwork on tin drawn and designed by Jame Hetfield
Channel metal history with the Ernie Ball Papa Hets Hardwired Master Cores Signature Electric Guitar Strings and step into James Hetfield’s enduring heavy riff legacy.
2201 Papa Het's Hardwired Master Cores James Hetfield Signature Electric Guitar Strings - Specifications:
General- Product type: Electric guitar strings
- Model: Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Cores
- Artist: James Hetfield
- Gauge combination: 11, 14, 18, 28, 38, 50
- String type: Plain and wound
- Core wire: Paradigm core wire
- Wrap wire: Nickel-plated steel
- Core material: Tin-plated steel hex core
- Ball end reinforcement: Brass RPS reinforcement
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