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Best Headless Guitars Under $800 2025

Affordable headless guitars under $800 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $800 Under $2,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Modern Rock For Progressive For Travel For Space-Saving For Experimental For Ergonomic Playing
BRANDS: Strandberg Hils Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Silver Sparkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Silver Sparkle

by Larry Carlton
Space-Saving Ergonomic Playing Experimental
Key Feature:
• Compact, travel-friendly design
✓ PROS
  • • Modern, futuristic appearance
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
✗ CONS
  • • Limited string choice options
  • • Different playing feel

Larry Carlton X6 Silver SparkleHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610979
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Metallic Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Metallic Green

by Larry Carlton
Progressive Experimental Space-Saving
Key Feature:
• Perfect weight distribution
✓ PROS
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
  • • Modern, futuristic appearance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited string choice options
  • • May require specialized strings

Larry Carlton X6 Metallic GreenHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610980
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hils Next HN3 Black LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Hils Next HN3 Black LH

by Hils
Space-Saving Experimental Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Modern, futuristic appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Modern, futuristic appearance
  • • Unique playing experience
✗ CONS
  • • Can be more expensive
  • • Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Hils Next HN3 Black LHHeadless Electric GuitarLeft-handed modelBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 609345
$527
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hils Next HN5 Met. Coral Orange - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Hils Next HN5 Met. Coral Orange

by Hils
Experimental Modern Rock Progressive
Key Feature:
• Perfect weight distribution
✓ PROS
  • • Modern, futuristic appearance
  • • Perfect weight distribution
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Hils Next HN5 Met. Coral OrangeHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608730
$648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hils Next HN3 Metallic Coral Orange - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Hils Next HN3 Metallic Coral Orange

by Hils
Travel Progressive Ergonomic Playing
Key Feature:
• Perfect weight distribution
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect weight distribution
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Limited string choice options

Hils Next HN3 Metallic Coral OrangeHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608415
$527
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hils Next HN4 Summer Sand - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Hils Next HN4 Summer Sand

by Hils
Ergonomic Playing Progressive Experimental
Key Feature:
• Perfect weight distribution
✓ PROS
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
  • • Unique playing experience
✗ CONS
  • • May require specialized strings
  • • Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Hils Next HN4 Summer SandHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608723
$648
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hils Next HN3 Ivory - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Hils Next HN3 Ivory

by Hils
Modern Rock Ergonomic Playing Experimental
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient storage
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect weight distribution
  • • Unique playing experience
✗ CONS
  • • Different playing feel
  • • Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Hils Next HN3 IvoryHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot...

⭐ 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608290
$527
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Black Satin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Black Satin

by Larry Carlton
Progressive Modern Rock Space-Saving
Key Feature:
• Compact, travel-friendly design
✓ PROS
  • • Modern, futuristic appearance
  • • Space-efficient storage
✗ CONS
  • • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
  • • Can be more expensive

Larry Carlton X6 Black SatinHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610981
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Trans Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Larry Carlton X6 Headless 6 Trans Black

by Larry Carlton
Space-Saving Modern Rock Progressive
Key Feature:
• Modern, futuristic appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
  • • Perfect weight distribution
✗ CONS
  • • Can be more expensive
  • • Different playing feel

Larry Carlton X6 Trans BlackHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610978
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hils Next HN3 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Hils Next HN3 Black

by Hils
Space-Saving Travel Modern Rock
Key Feature:
• Compact, travel-friendly design
✓ PROS
  • • Modern, futuristic appearance
  • • Space-efficient storage
✗ CONS
  • • Limited string choice options
  • • May require specialized strings

Hils Next HN3 BlackHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: RosewoodWhite dot...

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608299
$527
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hils Next HN3 Met. Emerald Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Hils Next HN3 Met. Emerald Green

by Hils
Ergonomic Playing Progressive Travel
Key Feature:
• Unique playing experience
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect weight distribution
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
✗ CONS
  • • Not traditional guitar aesthetics
  • • Different playing feel

Hils Next HN3 Met. Emerald GreenHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608412
$527
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hils Next HN3 Met. Electric Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Hils Next HN3 Met. Electric Blue

by Hils
Modern Rock Space-Saving Travel
Key Feature:
• Modern, futuristic appearance
✓ PROS
  • • Space-efficient storage
  • • Compact, travel-friendly design
✗ CONS
  • • Can be more expensive
  • • Not traditional guitar aesthetics

Hils Next HN3 Met. Electric BlueHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608414
$527
Buy at Thomann View Details
Hils Next HN5 Met. Emerald Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Hils Next HN5 Met. Emerald Green

by Hils
Travel Modern Rock Progressive
Key Feature:
• Compact, travel-friendly design
✓ PROS
  • • Modern, futuristic appearance
  • • Perfect weight distribution
✗ CONS
  • • May require specialized strings
  • • Can be more expensive

Hils Next HN5 Met. Emerald GreenHeadless Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608724
$648
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Headless Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced headless guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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