Hils HNB3 Black
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Hils
HNB3 Black
Product Info
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The Hils HNB3 is a surprisingly solid headless bass for the money. The mahogany body gives it a focused, warm tone, and the stainless steel frets make it a joy to play. It's a great option for players looking for a modern, sleek aesthetic and dependable performance without a premium-priced tag, especially those playing genres like modern rock, funk, or metal.
Product Description
- Hils HNB3 Black
- Headless Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple / walnut
- Fingerboard: Indian laurel
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 762 mm (30")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 24 stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 1 HILS Alnico 5 Humbucker
- 1 volume and 1 tone control
- Alchemy Mono-Rail bridge
- Black hardware
- Titanium locking headpiece machine heads
- Colour: Black
- Includes deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • Maple/walnut neck provides excellent stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Stainless steel frets offer superior durability and intonation accuracy.
- • Titanium locking tuners ensure exceptional tuning stability, even with aggressive playing.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to a potentially heavier feel, especially for smaller players.
- • Single humbucker pickup limits tonal versatility compared to basses with multiple pickups.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, may lack the sustain of a neck-through design.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Pickups
HILS Alnico 5 Humbucker
Scale Length
762 mm (30 in)
Frets
24 Stainless Steel
Strings
Likely Balanced Nickel or Similar (not specified, standard gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 11.5 lbs (4.3 - 5.2 kg) – Mahogany tends to be dense
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a decent performer, offering a punchy and focused tone, but lacks the complexity and nuance of some higher-end pickups – expect a solid, usable sound, but not a top-tier experience.
The described 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but the 42 mm nut width might feel a little tighter for those with very large hands – it's a good fit for most, though.
Bolt-on necks generally have a slightly more defined attack and a bit less sustain than a neck-through design; it’s a tradeoff for stability and ease of manufacture.
