Hils HNB5 Black
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Hils
HNB5 Black
Product Info
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The Hils HNB5 Black is a seriously cool, modern bass. The multi-scale design and active pickups offer a tight, defined sound that cuts through any mix – perfect for modern rock, funk, or electronic music. It's a fantastic option for players looking for a unique headless experience without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Hils HNB5 Black
- 5-String Headless Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple / walnut
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 320 mm (12.6")
- Multi-scale: 838 - 889 mm (32.99" - 35")
- Nut width: 47 mm (1.85")
- Bone nut
- 24 jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 NB505 Active black single coils
- 1 volume control with push/pull function for active/passive switching
- 1 blend
- 1 bass
- 1 midrange
- 1 treble control
- Custom Mono-Rail bridge
- Titanium locking headpiece machine heads
- Black hardware
- String: .045 - 130
- Colour: Black
- Includes deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Walnut fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
- • Active NB505 pickups provide a focused, modern sound with clarity.
- • Mono-Rail bridge minimizes string vibration for improved sustain and clarity.
CONS
- • Headless design takes some getting used to for precise intonation.
- • Active pickups require a power source, limiting passive tone options.
- • Mahogany body can make the bass feel relatively heavy for extended playing.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut
Fingerboard
Walnut
Pickups
2 NB505 Active Single Coils
Scale Length
838 - 889 mm (32.99in - 35in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Strings
.045 - 130
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pushing the volume pot switches between active and passive operation, offering a warmer, more vintage tone when passive.
Yes, the multi-scale design reduces string tension inconsistencies across the 5 strings, leading to better intonation and tuning stability, especially at lower tunings.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard, but the walnut fingerboard adds a subtle smoothness; it's not as thin as some modern profiles, offering a more substantial feel.
