The HILS HNS1 blends classic HSS versatility with the comfort and innovation of a modern headless design. Lightweight, compact and perfectly balanced, it's built for players who want familiar feel, reliable performance and a wide range of tones.
The ergonomic body, maple C-shaped neck and compound-radius fingerboard provide a fast, comfortable playing experience, while 22 jumbo stainless steel frets ensure lasting durability. A satin neck finish adds to the smooth feel, making the HNS1 ideal for long practice sessions and live performances.
Its HSS pickup configuration combines warm, articulate Alnico V single coils with a powerful ceramic bridge humbucker, giving you everything from sparkling cleans to punchy rock tones. A 5-way pickup selector offers plenty of tonal flexibility for almost any style of music.
With a custom hardtail bridge, dual-locking headpiece and precision tuning system, the HNS1 delivers dependable tuning stability and is ready for the stage, studio or the road. A deluxe padded gig bag is included for easy transport and protection.
BODY
- SHAPE : HILS® NS
- MATERIAL : Indonesian Mahogany
- TYPE : Solid
- COLOR : Various
- FINISH : Satin
- PICKGUARD : Parchment or White 3-Ply
NECK
- NECK MATERIAL : Hard Maple
- NECK PROFILE : C
- NECK WIDTH : 42mm at Nut
- NECK FINISH : Satin (Natural)
- HEAD SHAPE : Headless
- HEAD FINISH : Same as Neck
- FRETBOARD MATERIAL : Hard Maple
- FRETBOARD RADIUS : 12" - 15.75" (305mm - 400mm)
- SCALE : 25.5" (648mm)
- FRETS : 22, 2.7 x 1.4, Jumbo Stainless Steel
- FRETBOARD INLAY : Black Pearloid Dots, 6mm
- SIDEDOTS : Black
- ASSEMBLY : Bolt-On
ELECTRONICS
- NECK PICKUP : Alnico 5 Single Coil (Parchment cover)
- MIDDLE PICKUP : Alnico 5 Single Coil (Parchment cover)
- BRIDGE PICKUP : Ceramic Humbucker (uncovered)
- CONTROLS : 1-Volume, 1-Tone
- POTENTIOMETER : B500K Volume, A500K Tone
- CAPACITOR : Film 223J
- SWITCH : 5-Way Pickup Selector
- OUTPUT JACK : Barrel Type Mono 1/4" Jack (BK)
HARDWARE
- HEADPIECE : Double Locking
- NUT : PPS, 42mm
- TRUSSROD : Double Action Spoke Nut Type, at Neck Heel
- BRIDGE : Standard 6-Saddle Hardtail
- SADDLE SPACING : 10.5mm
- STRING TREE : -
- KNOB : Round Metal Dome (CR)
EXTRAS
- STRINGS : D'Addario® EXL110 (.010" - .046")
- CASE : HGB-Z (Deluxe Gigbag)
- ACCESSORIES : Hex Wrench (1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm) / Spoke Nut Truss Rod Adjustment Tool