Modern Performance Without the Bulk
The HILS HN5 is a modern headless electric guitar built for players who want comfort, stability and versatility without compromising on feel or tone. Its compact design makes it easy to transport, while the balanced body eliminates the neck-heavy feel that can make long rehearsals or gigs uncomfortable.
Whether you're into progressive rock, metal, fusion or modern worship, the HN5 offers the speed, precision and flexibility needed for demanding playing styles. From crisp cleans through to high-gain lead work, it's designed to respond confidently across a wide range of musical situations.
FEATURES
- Mahogany Body – Adds warmth, sustain and punch while keeping the guitar lightweight and well balanced.
- Roasted Maple Neck – More stable than untreated maple, with a smooth feel that resists changes in temperature and humidity.
- Slim "C" Neck Profile – Fast and comfortable for both technical playing and extended practice sessions.
- Indian Rosewood Fingerboard – A familiar, natural playing surface with a warm, articulate response.
- 24 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo Frets – Stainless steel wears far more slowly than traditional nickel frets, giving a consistently smooth playing experience for years.
- Compound 12"–16" Fingerboard Radius – Comfortable for chords near the nut while allowing lower action and easier bends higher up the neck.
- Oiled Bone Nut – Helps the strings move smoothly for improved tuning stability and consistent tone.
- HILS Active Humbuckers – Plenty of output for modern high-gain tones while retaining clarity for clean and crunch sounds.
- Push/Pull Coil Split – Expands the tonal range, providing brighter single-coil-style sounds when required.
- User-Adjustable Active Circuit Gain – Fine-tune the pickup output to suit your rig and playing style.
- Alchemy® Custom Tremolo System – Designed for smooth tremolo performance with impressive tuning stability.
- Titanium Locking Headpiece – Keeps the strings securely anchored while contributing to the guitar's excellent balance.
- HILS Deluxe Padded Gig Bag Included – Ready for rehearsals, studio sessions and live work straight away.
Our Take
Headless guitars have moved well beyond being a niche choice. They've become a popular option for players who want a lighter, better-balanced instrument that's easier to travel with without sacrificing the feel of a full-size guitar. The HILS HN5 is a great example, combining modern ergonomics with familiar playability.
The roasted maple neck and stainless steel frets give the HN5 a smooth, fast-playing feel that's built to last. Combined with the compound-radius fingerboard, it's well suited to everything from technical rhythm work through to wide bends and fast lead playing.
Its active humbuckers are aimed at modern players, offering plenty of output and clarity for high-gain tones, while the push/pull coil split adds brighter, more traditional sounds when needed. The adjustable onboard gain is another welcome touch, letting you tailor the pickups to suit your own amp or modelling rig.
If you're looking for a modern performance guitar that's comfortable, versatile, and easy to take anywhere, the HN5 makes a compelling alternative to a traditional electric guitar.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Shape: HILS NEXT
- Finish: Satin
- Colours: Various
Neck
- Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Profile: Slim "C"
- Finish: Light Matte
- Scale Length: 648mm (25.5")
- Truss Rod: Spoke Nut Double Action
- Neck Joint: 4-Bolt
Fingerboard
- Material: Indian Rosewood
- Finish: Light Matte
- Radius: Compound 12"–16"
- Frets: 24 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
- Nut: Bone
- Inlays: 4mm Pearloid Dots
Headpiece
- Titanium Locking Headpiece
- Matte Natural Finish
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Bridge Pickup: HILS Active Humbucker (9.96K)
- Neck Pickup: HILS Active Humbucker (8.6K)
- Controls:
- Master Volume
- Master Tone with Push/Pull Coil Split
- 3-Way Toggle Switch
- User-Adjustable Active Gain Trimpot
Hardware
- Bridge: Custom Tremolo Bridge by Alchemy®
- Strings: D'Addario® EXL110 (.010–.046)
Included
