Hils HNB5 Sunburst
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Hils
HNB5 Sunburst
Product Info
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The Hils HNB5 is a seriously cool, modern bass for players wanting a punchy, defined tone and a unique aesthetic. The multi-scale design and active pickups really shine for modern genres like funk, metal, and progressive rock – it’s a real workhorse instrument and a fantastic value for the money.
Product Description
- Hils HNB5 Sunburst
- 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: Sunburst
- Includes deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the bass's tone.
- • Walnut fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with a unique feel.
- • NB505 active pickups deliver a tight, articulate sound with plenty of growl.
- • Multi-scale design optimizes string tension, improving intonation and feel across all strings.
CONS
- • Headless design can be intimidating for players unfamiliar with this configuration.
- • Active pickups require a power source, limiting passive tonal options without a battery.
- • Mahogany body may make the bass feel somewhat heavier than basses with lighter woods.
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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) - Estimated based on mahogany construction and 5-string design
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Frequently Asked Questions
It optimizes string tension, leading to a more even feel across the strings and improved intonation, especially crucial for a 5-string bass.
Yes, the push/pull function allows switching to passive mode, though the tonal character will change significantly with a reduction in output and a more vintage-style sound.
The 'C' profile is a fairly standard shape, but the 47mm nut width might feel a little narrower than some basses favored by players with very large hands – it's a good fit for most, though.
