Hils HN5 Headless Guitar With Tremolo and Active Pickups 

 

HILS players worldwide have spoken, demanding more expressive control and power. The NEXT HN5 answers the call. Its proprietary Alchemy® Tremolo system and active humbucking pickups (with push/pull coil-split) are a tonal and technical platform ready for any style or player. And, like all HILS America guitars, the HN5 showcases premium materials like a resonant mahogany body, stainless steel frets, and a roasted maple neck.

 

The HILS HN5 is more than just a guitar — it’s a reimagining of what a modern instrument can be. Designed for players who demand precision, comfort, and style, the HN5 combines cutting-edge engineering with timeless playability.

 

Why Go Headless?

Perfect Balance: No neck dive, no fatigue — just effortless playing.

Compact Design: Travel-ready without sacrificing tone or sustain.

 

HN5 Highlights

Premium Tonewoods: A solid mahogany body and roasted maple neck pairing for clarity, resonance, and punch.

Modern Ergonomics: Sculpted body contours keep you comfortable through marathon sessions and gigs.

Custom Hardware: Precision Alchemy® Tremolo System for maximum control and superior tuning stability.

Versatile Electronics: Active humbucking pickups deliver everything from glassy cleans to searing leads.

Road-Ready Build: Lightweight yet rugged construction, perfect for stage or studio, padded gig bag included!

 

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

-MATERIAL: Mahogany
-SHAPE: HILS NEXT
COLOR/FINISH: Various / Satin

 

NECK

- MATERIAL: Roasted Maple
- FINISH: Light Matte (Painted on Black NEXT Series)
- SHAPE: Slim "C"
-SCALE: 648mm (25.5")
-TRUSS ROD: Spoke Nut Type Double Action
-ASSEMBLY: 4 Bolt

 

FRET BOARD

- MATERIAL: Indian Rosewood
- FINISH: Light Matte
- FRETS: 24, Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
-RADIUS: Compound Radius (12" - 16")
- NUT: Bone
- INLAY: Pearloid Dot, 4mm

 

HEAD

-HEADPIECE: Titanium Locking
- COLOR: Natural
- FINISH: Matte

 

PICKUPS

- CONFIGURATION: HH

- CONTROLS: 1-Volume, 1-Tone(Push/Pull Coil-Tap) 3-Way Toggle

- BRIDGE PICKUP: HILS® Active Humbucker, 9.96K Ohms

-NECK PICKUP: HILS® Active Humbucker, 8.6K Ohms

-ACTIVE CIRCUIT GAIN: User-adjustable using trimpot

 

HARDWARE

-BRIDGE: Alchemy® Custom Tremolo
-STRING: D'Addario® EXL110 (.010-.046)
-CASE: Deluxe Padded Gigbag