Ernie Ball Signature Papa Hets, James Hetfield - 11-50
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A Signature Set Designed for Aggression and Tuning Stability
Papa Het's Hardwired Master Core strings use the gauges favored by James Hetfield and have been developed over a decade to withstand his demanding style. Their nickel-plated steel winding delivers clarity and punch, while the Paradigm core wire and exclusive Everlast nanotreatment improve strength, longevity, and tuning stability, even under aggressive playing.
Technical specifications
| Category | electric | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Draw | 11-14-18-28-38-50 | Spun | round |
| 1st cord pull | 11 | Material | nickel-plated steel |
| Series | Papa Het Signature Hardwired Master Core | Winding | nickel-plated steel winding |
| Gauges | those favored by James Hetfield | Treatment | exclusive Everlast nanotreatment |
| Core wire | thicker Paradigm | Plain strings | Paradigm core wire with brass reinforcement at the ball end |
Questions frequently asked
What is the exact gauge of this 11-50 set?
The set uses the gauges 11-14-18-28-38-50, with the first string being .011.
Are these strings suitable for a 6-string electric guitar?
This reference is designed for 6-string electric guitars and features round winding.
Do Ernie Ball Papa Het 11-50 strings stay in tune under aggressive playing?
The thicker Paradigm core wire is designed to enhance string strength. A brass reinforcement is present at the ball end on the plain strings. The Everlast nanotreatment also contributes to the advertised durability and tuning stability.
What material is used for the wound strings?
The wound strings use nickel-plated steel winding, intended to provide clarity and punch.
What is the particularity of the Hardwired Master Core series?
Developed around the gauges favored by James Hetfield, this Papa Het Signature series was crafted over a decade to withstand demanding playing.



