Hils HNB5 Gun Metal Grey
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Hils
HNB5 Gun Metal Grey
Product Info
Article Number:
608814
Brand:
Hils
Model:
HNB5 Gun Metal Grey
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Hils HNB5 is a seriously cool, modern bass. The multi-scale design gives it incredible note clarity across all five strings, while the active pickups deliver a powerful, defined tone that cuts through any mix. It's perfect for players looking for a unique, high-performance instrument without the premium price tag of some bigger brands.
Product Description
- Hils HNB5 Gun Metal Grey
- 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 length: 838 - 889 mm (32
- 99" - 35")
- Nut width: 47 mm (1.85")
- Bone nut
- 24 jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 NB505 Active black single coils
- Volume control with push/pull function for active/passive
- Blend
- bass
- mid and treble controls
- Custom Mono-Rail bridge
- Titanium locking headpiece machine heads
- Black hardware
- String: .045 - 130
- Colour: Gun Metal Grey
- Includes deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • Walnut fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • NB505 active pickups provide a clear, articulate tone with punch.
- • Mono-Rail bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Headless design requires adjustment to string spacing and ergonomics.
- • Active pickups demand reliable power and can introduce noise if improperly shielded.
- • Multi-scale length may initially feel unfamiliar to players accustomed to standard scale.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut
Fingerboard
Walnut
Pickups
2 NB505 Active Black 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 pot switches between active and passive modes; the blend, bass, and treble controls adjust the active EQ.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 47mm nut width might feel a little narrower than some prefer for larger hands.
The Mono-Rail bridge and locking headpiece work together to provide excellent tuning stability, generally exceeding that of standard bridges.
