Ernie Ball: Papa Het's Hardwired Master Core Guitar Strings Official Film

Ernie Ball introduces our latest artist signature string collaboration with guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield of Metallica. Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Core Signature Strings are available here: ernieb.al/PapaHetStrings
Co-developed with Hetfield over the past decade, Papa Het’s new Hardwired Master Core set consists of James’ unique never before offered 11-50 gauge combination, ideal for his aggressive style and technique. These limited edition signature sets are housed in a compact tin box with custom artwork designed by James.
Product Features:
Never before offered gauge combo (11, 14, 18p, 28, 38, 50)
“Master Core” heavier core to wrap ratio
Wound strings wrapped with Paradigm plasma-enhanced nickel-plated steel around ultra-high-strength tin-plated steel hex core
Paradigm ultra-high-strength tin-plated steel plain strings
Thicker sound
Added pitch stability
#ErnieBall #PapaHet #SignatureStrings

[@Maine-mail_]

I could listen to James talk about guitars, strings, music, amps, playing style, etc. all day long.

[@UnbrokenFlame]

I review metallica albums on my channel if anyone is interested

[@swxtch5503]

James playing the Fixxxer riff at 3:30 brought the biggest smile to my face

[@burningkarma]

We all know how much James loves that song.

[@LuxHM]

@@burningkarma he probably is very sad that it’s so hard to sing it

[@iwantthemoonback4198]

Came here to say that!!

[@redderpom]

His hand actually blurs out when he’s down picking. Adore this man and his monster talent.

[@luke9435]

Hetfield is a Riff master!

[@Superpooper-2020]

@@luke9435 THATS DAVE MUSTAINE

[@recipoldinasty]

@@Superpooper-2020 nah too sloppy and a hack soloing

[@Taxable_Trophy]

@@Superpooper-2020I’m sorry but Dave mustain is not a better riff writer than Hetfeild 😂

[@AndyDoesGAMEZ69]

@@Superpooper-2020 no he's too good at singing and guitar playing and songwriting and common human decency.. ect..

[@SantiagoSkywalker98]

3:00 OMG I almost cry hearing James playing Fade To Black this crystal clear. Reminds me 80's performances.

[@MichaelD8393]

Instant chills!

[@lluisarmengol6726]

he should play it again with electric guitar!

[@SantiagoSkywalker98]

@@lluisarmengol6726 yeaaaah, I think he did it in 2016, live in Rasputin Music (it appears in the 3rd CD of Hardwired... To Self-Destruct)

[@Leo-gm2tv]

Man if y’all didn’t make a string theory video while you guys had him that might have been the biggest flop ever.

[@INeverWanted2010]

Seriously! I'm hoping for this too!

[@timcilento6574]

My guess is they where waiting to release his strings

[@undertow3275]

Agreed 👍

[@dinehawthorne8960]

110% Agree!!!

[@TheAngryKilt]

I was about to say he did but I’m realising that was a guitar centre thing and it was actually KIRK that did a string theory. Yeah papa het needs to do a string theory, no question about it

[@H.E.M.]

3:46 one of their grooviest riffs.

[@basedgaming]

FIXXXER!

[@flameosaurus1832]

I will never forgot watching the 40th anniversary show livestream and nearly shitting myself when the Fixxxer intro started

[@OwenMiller-ge5lo]

Pretty sabbathy

[@HELLYEAH1313]

I've never seen anyone guitar like James does, he's untouchable. Incredible guitar player.

[@JackSon-cs5vk]

you need to get out from under that rock bud James is basic as guitar player gets bud

[@SavitTheGoalie]

His good but Kirt’s better and that’s just a fact

[@marsoblivi0n945]

Hahaha. Go listen to some randy Rhodes licks.

[@SavitTheGoalie]

@@marsoblivi0n945 Randy’s the goat there’s a reason why Kirt’s the lead guitarist he can play cycles around James

[@marsoblivi0n945]

@@SavitTheGoalie I know it. He’s the reason I began to play 30 years ago..

[@kartikchandrasekhar2762]

Vinnie: “As far as rhythm guitar goes, Dime just loved James Hetfield. He said he had the fastest right hand in music.”

[@UltimateIllusion-qj3gk]

R.I.P. Dime and Vinnie

[@umitanonymous3400]

He aged really well, still givin energy and motivation to his surrounding. Such a huge inspiration.

[@luke9435]

3:32 Its the same V that James glued when he was young, right? You still can see some yellowish glue on the neck, its fking cool that after all these years he still playing the same guitar, so sentimental he is I think!!

[@floydthephilosopher]

I'm pretty sure he still uses it to record on albums

[@dyerseve45]

His music has been the soundtrack for my life. From 14 to 52. Lucky enough to have seen them at their best (86' mop) and seen the genesis of thrash. What a fucking time to grow up in and this guy was already a legend in his late teens early 20s. If you listen to his lyrics he has told his life story to the world. The good and rhe bad. And even the ugly. People can hate on him but imo the greatest bandleader- innovator- front man to ever live. I don't feel weird saying I love the guy and I feel blessed for him sharing his gift with the world. His battle with the bottle and his honesty about it has inspired countless others to get help and pulled me out of a lot of dark places. Thanks for everything Mr. Hetfield.

[@theoutlawtorn69]

RIGHT ON DUDE!

[@phillippitts6294]

I worked the justice for all tour , and the tour with Guns and Roses . Came to the arena I worked at

[@ali965]

Greatest rhythm guitar player in history. And an underrated lyricist. Gotta love Papa Het🤘🏻

[@shawn_bullock]

James might be many things, but unerrated isn't one of them. He's literally one of the most influential musicians of all time.

[@andrewgreen9612]

And lead guitarist... he has some sweet leads...

[@cliffhton3199]

@Paul Good joke

[@antomustaine]

Greatest? Underrated??? SORRYY????? Hahaha there are a LOT of better players than james.

[@antomustaine]

@Dub Jubs at least don't copying other players compositions

[@RockerGirl]

Great video! Now I wanna try playing guitar!

[@houstonbarrett2889]

It's a very fun experience! You's be a great fit for the guitar community :)

[@T-800..]

Hetfield used to play drums in his early days, too. It would be awesome to see you hammering out some Metallica riffs 🤟

[@sevens7ring]

I started out on drums, now I play guitar bass and keyboard. I'd say if there is a guitar available to borrow or try out, give it a shot!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Start by taking off that ridiculous mask….brainwashed much?

[@mikeclemens795]

Dew it!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

That white V is one of the 10 most important guitars in music history

[@TempleGuitars]

I like how he can sit around all day and play classic Metallica riffs, because he wrote them. It's not the same when I do it.

[@kangaroofoot]

Definitely! He’s a solid original classic car.

[@floydthephilosopher]

He didn't write the Enter sandman riff lol

[@IZZTZRN]

James Hetfield is the G.O.A.T 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@matthewbehrle4428]

I got one of these sets the day they were announced and they feel great! Really thankful this set has come out and the tin is just otherworldly cool

[@randymiles904]

Good to hear. I'll definitely be checking them out.

[@matthewbehrle4428]

@@randymiles904 it’s really similar to a set of 11’s and the low E with a 50 is just 👌

[@MichaelD8393]

I got a tin yesterday right after work 🤘🏻

[@dyr234]

Are they already out? How much did you get them for

[@ampcbruins]

Do you use it with standard tuning I want to pick up a box set

[@BrandonBames]

Man, he’s looking so much better than recent years, stylistically and health wise. It’s great to see he’s healing, and I’m glad he’s not still choosing to look like an extra from Sons of Anarchy. Embrace age people, youth isn’t everything.

[@kevinmcmahon8647]

This man has guided every note I play since I got my first guitar. The most aggressive and unforgiving tone, a front man for the ages, and pure punisher of wrists everywhere. Thanks Het. Ernie ball for the Win.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Gotta keep the thing hanging low…takes all the stress off the wrist….Johnny Ramone and Dee Dee showed me that and it was a game changer in the early 90s for me

[@adrianaguirre6795]

That chrome mx250 is to die for. Can’t wait to try these strings out

[@icedtorres]

Wish they could release some LTD MX250!!!

[@EllisDuggan]

It looks like a modern esp look at the logo maybe it's a proto

[@youWoNtLikeMe04]

@@EllisDuggan i noticed the modern esp logo too... gives me hope.

[@sjoerdyt9248]

@@EllisDuggan sorry to have to kill your vibe but this is the last one before the snakebyte It’s from 2010 and is the azure mx250

[@brodywise4750]

@@sjoerdyt9248 Do you know anything about it? This may be a dumb question, but is it just chrome plated or solid? That one always seems to have some extra heft to it than his other ESP explorers and I’m not sure if it’s the guitar or pickups or what it is

[@MichaelHemotoxin]

4:45 Hetfield dropping gems all over this video

[@RithanVijay]

This video is edited so well!!! Kudos to the editor! Ok I need to go get a set! Papa Het’s got some new signature strings 🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@peachmelba1000]

It looks good, and it's well edited, but it's a bit much. That's a lot of edits for under five minutes. Luckily the subject is interesting.

[@PTRK490]

Just bought his signature strings and they sound amazing🔥 he’s the reason I start playing the guitar. My favorite rhythm guitarist ever.

[@fatsuperfly]

I mean… it’s about time he got his own brand of strings. When I was younger always played the Ernie ball strings that I heard he played. It cool to see a set come out. I’m sure it will change depending on live n studio, but where he likes his feels for the picking . It’s awesome

[@marlonmalave7098]

my hero. as soon as you guys announced the new strings, i just bought them. 2 pack of 3. best decision ever

[@przemysawrajewski7357]

Playing tight and Lars🫣 Jaymz is a rythm GOAT 💪🏻

[@iSpEcKz--]

This guy inspired me to pick up a guitar and he never ceases to amaze me!

[@H.E.M.]

0:17 james says it best, whenever I think of Tallica I think this. James with his tight ass…. Riffing 😩, playing together with the band, and punchy with that heavy as tone they always have.

[@topheavytj7026]

Bro what

[@hetfieldofjames5261]

Pause

[@Ryan-tq9wr]

James with his tight ass??? Why the long pause ?😏

[@258lemons]

Incredible musician! Such a cool video!

[@-DHR4870]

Perfectly filmed and produced.🤘👌

[@chevytruckjoe]

You guys need to make some more of these been looking on sweetwater for weeks for these. Please please please!

[@andrerichard628]

Yew love those last fast riffs keep em coming 🤘!

[@revengetragedy]

I get such good vibes whenever I hear James talk about music and playing. He truly is a GOAT!

[@johnnyresin]

I'm gonna have to get a set to try out, I love the concept!

[@ajhaeflinger5681]

Man, James looks so healthy! That positive energy that we’ve all brown accustomed to is back. So great to see.

[@Budward666]

How could you not love Papa Het! Such an inspiration

[@punknerd9747]

I gotta get these strings! I love the tone and sounds really great!

[@karmabloodykarma2792]

King of metal

[@mootkickee]

Love James. Just a genuine dude who lives for music. Also wrote some of the most well known metal riffs of all time. Love this video lads 🤘🏼

[@OIP_1]

11 to 50 is absolutely my jam, will grab some sets of these for sure. big ups james!

[@LoveLindqvist]

Awesome video, I go for heavier strings so I really wanna try some of these strings now

[@eddieyadon1416]

I just ordered a set of these they come in the mail today I’m excited to try them

[@grahamhutchison6976]

Definitely going to get them strings

[@FrankTheDoomriderJohansen]

Hellyeah ! The riffs and melodies are the KINGS of a song!

[@Eleisegui]

Mientras tenga una guitarra en sus manos, James jamás dejará de ser ese adolescente rabioso de los 80 que a puro talento nos rompió la cabeza a millones. Larga vida y gracias de todos los tiempos, Papa Het.

[@VierailevaTahti]

My Hero since 1990.

[@eldiablo3794]

Man, I love this dude.. I could listen to him play and watch him chug along all day.🤘🏾🎸

[@JessesAuditorium]

James Hetfield gave birth to the right hand, true story.

[@WolfDaddy69]

03:00 yeah papa het, still hit me with goosebumps

[@nemrac2883]

What a legend. Love him.

[@cosmicsea89]

Always inspiring

[@GtrPknMama]

Gotta love them chops! ✨🎵✨👍

[@luke-7553]

I

[@TheAngryKilt]

Goosebumps when he took it up a notch to the fast picking

[@bryanlettow4389]

James is a solid dude always look forward to what he has to say

[@childofGod75731]

I just ordered the white fangs 1.14 and James Hetfield guitar strings I can't wait to see em

[@parengthonycastillo4272]

JAMES USING THE WHITE ELECTRA FLYING V GUITAR!!! IMO, that flying V is the most iconic guitar in thrash metal, man! 🤘🤘🤘

[@cofm2326]

This is the guy that made me pick up my first guitar now 15 years later n almost 30 I’m definitely a bad ass down picker as he is practicing makes perfect 🙂

[@mathewriffel503]

I could watch him play all day.

[@popebryanii7224]

I can't wait to get a set. I might order a few with an explorer kit I'm getging.

[@billgrim7646]

I hope these are really popular and ernie ball start making some more heavycore sets of strings in the future. love heavycore strings always found they shave about 2gauge of the wounds.

[@blakeeden3917]

The greatest rhythm guitarist of all time! The master of riffs! Long live Papa Het!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Guitarist period.

[@PTRK490]

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 haters are fans too

[@ElmerMarvin]

Yeah, i think i need this.

[@TheFlexXMLG]

Awesome!

[@Joel-vn3bh]

He’s still in shape too, love it

[@FUNKSEASON-]

I recommend them 😍

[@AEPshawn]

Watched this, ordered a set……. Now need a guitar…….Much love to Papa Het!!

[@BandaAfterSmash]

Ernie ball rules The absolute strings for ever. Brazil needs a representatives.

[@brayan_lopes]

Am I the only one here that keeps coming back to this add this to hear his sick guitar tone? It sounds do raw and agressive!

[@theoutlawtorn]

I love that tone!

[@fahmiamie7223]

i use paradigm string , electric and acaustic guitar .very smooth and nice to playing.

[@bryanmchugh1307]

I just got these strings yesterday. Boy they are THICK! Really seem to be something very special and dare I say it NEW. I will have my test mule Jackson DKMGT back from the re string and set up in a couple of days. Really looking forward to it.

[@HandOfMetal]

If these strings makes me to downpick like James, I'll instantly buy 10 sets!

[@youWoNtLikeMe04]

@@Heretical agreed. I use the 1.14 white fangs, favorite pick by far!!!! The grip and material used to make them is 👌

[@kirkhammster1]

Nice to See teh EX220 EETFUK in teh back and some of his older Explorers

[@pkj77]

Gotta Love James Hetfield

[@jasbari]

Best strings out there!!

[@isolateddemon9438]

A living legend.

[@bryansteele832]

3:30 Fixxxer

[@SantiagoSkywalker98]

It sounds so amazing in E standrd!! Love James Hetfield 🤟🏻 🤟🏻 😍 😍

[@danielcruz1263]

That jazz chorus sound is classic

[@Masterfighterx]

Cool to finally see his chromed car themed MX-250 up close in more detail! Wonder when it was made

[@dalton7145]

we need a full hour of him playing and talking! NOW

[@helbertchiu]

Just about to get my first snakebyte and this is definitely going on there.

[@redoni1921]

About a minute after the strings in the mail this came out

[@heatherbell8827]

Love James he’s just an amazing man !! ❤️❤️

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

The best

[@brutalslam8443]

Awesome

[@ArronP]

James finally has signature strings!! awesome

[@svtcobra666]

James is my #1 musical hero!! Changed my life for the better, without a doubt!

[@firstnamelastname8060]

Here's where I'm at: I learned about Ernie from his championship quality show car paint jobs in the early 80's. 35 years later I learned he had something to do with music, lol!

[@_cosmix_]

bro i could literally listen to him talking even abt his pick and i wouldnt be bored.

[@mndreamcatcher09]

The coolest guy I ever know

[@The_Official_Chris_Overholt]

The heaviest right hand in heavy music history

[@SCRAB-d2]

I got these. They sound amazing, other than the fact that I had to setup my Floyd for 11s and that took 3 hours they sound great 👍

[@mikey1897]

James is looking great, good to see.

[@UnbrokenFlame]

I review metallica albums on my channel if anyone is interested

[@amandakohler8810]

My dad buys those strings, they play so beautifully.

[@alejandroguevara1314]

Gonna need a full video of that chrome esp explorer thanks

[@collectingtengu4905]

Third tin now... used one of the set on Flying V an EC 256 and now on my Iron Cross. I am fanboying hard here, but... no regrets. It appears as if they are a limited run. May be I get a fourth pack...

[@AndresYepez]

The right hand of heavy metal 🤟🏼

[@Garadroth]

James and all his mythical guitars. Yeah!!

[@Sarah-qt5ez]

4:27 hardwired riff sounds so good

[@djmatthewcarreon]

I want to get this 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@XxStarFoxWolfFalcoxX]

Tbh, now I must buy it finally I can restring em on my first guitar.