Hils Next HN5 Met. Emerald Green

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Hils Next HN5 Met. Emerald Green

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Next HN5 Met. Emerald Green

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Product Info

Article Number: 608724
Brand: Hils
Model: Next HN5 Met. Emerald Green
Price: $647.90

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The HN5 is a seriously cool, modern shred machine. That Emerald Green finish looks killer, and the roasted maple neck feels fantastic under your fingers. It's a great option for players who want a high-performance headless guitar without the premium price tag, especially those into heavier rock and metal.

Product Description

  • Hils Next HN5 Met. Emerald Green
  • Headless Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • White dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Slim "C"
  • Compound fingerboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12" - 16")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Bone nut
  • 24 medium stainless steel frets
  • Pickup: 2 Hils Humbucker (neck and bridge)
  • 1 volume control
  • 1 tone control with push/pull function for coil split
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • Alchemy headless tremolo
  • Titanium locking headpiece machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Metallic Emerald Green matt
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain, a surprisingly resonant platform.
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
  • • Hils humbuckers provide a versatile, high-output modern tone.
  • • Alchemy tremolo system offers smooth, reliable vibrato functionality.
CONS
  • • Headless guitars demand a learning curve for tuning and string changes.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to guitars with more pickup options.
  • • Mahogany body might be a bit heavier than some players prefer.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Hils Humbucker (Neck & Bridge)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets 24 Medium Stainless Steel
Bridge Alchemy Headless Tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg) - estimated based on similar mahogany builds

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Alchemy system is known for its smoother, more stable feel, often requiring less fine-tuning than a traditional Floyd Rose.
While slim, the neck width of 42 mm offers enough space for most hand sizes, but it's definitely on the narrower side compared to some vintage profiles.
It's a bit more involved than a standard guitar, requiring specific tools and a bit of practice to ensure accurate string alignment and locking, but it’s manageable with care.

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