Hils HNB3 Ivory
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HNB3 Ivory
Product Info
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The Hils HNB3 Ivory is a surprisingly capable and affordable headless bass. Its mahogany body gives it a warm, focused tone, perfect for rock, funk, and modern styles. It's a great entry point into the headless world, offering solid build quality and a comfortable neck for players seeking a unique look and feel.
Product Description
- Hils HNB3 Ivory
- 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
- Titanium locking headpiece machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Ivory
- Includes deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and surprisingly punchy low-end.
- • Maple/walnut neck provides stability and a smooth, comfortable playing feel.
- • Stainless steel frets offer excellent durability and a clean feel under the fingers.
- • Alchemy Mono-Rail bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability, a welcome feature.
CONS
- • Single humbucker limits tonal versatility; more complex sounds require workarounds.
- • Mahogany body can make it a bit heavier than some basses – expect around 9-10 lbs.
- • Headless design requires initial adjustment and may not suit all playing styles.
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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, standard long scale string gauge
Weight
Approximately 9-10 lbs (4.08 - 4.54 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a surprisingly good pickup, delivering a thick, defined tone – expect a similar character to a lower-mid range Seymour Duncan or Music Man humbucker, but with a slightly more vintage voicing.
It’s a fairly classic C profile, leaning slightly towards a vintage feel – not overly thin or aggressively modern, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
Intonation requires a bit more patience than a traditional bass, but the locking headpiece simplifies string changes; Hils typically provides a basic setup guide online, but professional setup is always recommended for optimal results.
