Hils HNB5 Metallic Rose Gold
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Hils
HNB5 Metallic Rose Gold
Product Info
Article Number:
608808
Brand:
Hils
Model:
HNB5 Metallic Rose Gold
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Hils HNB5 is a serious contender in the multi-scale world, offering a modern, powerful tone with a unique aesthetic. The bolt-on construction and walnut fingerboard give it a responsive feel, and the active pickups really cut through the mix – perfect for players seeking a focused, articulate sound in genres like funk, metal, and progressive rock.
Product Description
- Hils HNB5 Metallic Rose Gold
- 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: Metallic Rose Gold
- Includes deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the tone.
- • Walnut neck offers excellent stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • NB505 active pickups deliver a tight, modern low-end punch.
- • Custom Mono-Rail bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Headless design takes some getting used to for precise intonation.
- • Active pickups require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.
- • Metallic Rose Gold finish may not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
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 (estimated - headless basses tend to be heavier)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switching to passive mode mellows the aggressive edge of the active pickups, providing a more rounded, vintage-like tone, though with less output.
Yes, the varying string lengths require a slight adjustment in technique, but the improved intonation and enhanced string tension across the fretboard are generally considered worthwhile.
The Mono-Rail design minimizes vibrations and maximizes transfer of string energy to the body, resulting in increased sustain and a more focused, resonant tone.
