Description

Ever thought headless guitars look too modern or quirky? The HILS HNS1 might change your mind. It’s a headless guitar with the feel of a traditional instrument and a look inspired by classic S-style designs — all at a price that won’t break the bank! Perfect for testing the headless waters while keeping things familiar.

Why go headless?

Headless guitars first made waves in the ‘80s, and they’re back for good reason. They’re shorter, lighter and easier to carry — ideal for gigging musicians. Plus, their ergonomic shapes hug your body for hours of comfortable play. The downside? Most headless models cost a small fortune. That’s where HILS steps in, delivering premium feel at a price that’ll make you smile.

Versatile HSS pickup configuration

With a bridge humbucker and two single-coils, the HNS1 is ready to tackle any genre. Whether you’re a metalhead or a clean funk player, this guitar’s electronics allow you to tap into a huge range of tones:

• Alnico V single-coils (neck & middle): Warm and expressive with vintage-like clarity.
• Ceramic humbucker (bridge): Delivers power, punch and cut when you crank up the gain.
• 5-way switching: Go from Strat-style sparkle to thick rock riffs at the flick of a switch.

Key Features

• Ergonomic headless design: Lighter, more compact and perfectly balanced, with sculpted body contours keeping you comfortable through marathon sessions and shows.
• 22 stainless steel frets: Ultra-smooth feel and unbeatable durability, so you can bend, shred and riff without worrying about wear.
• Compound radius fingerboard: Start with a comfy, rounded feel near the nut for easy cowboy chords, then glide up to a flatter radius for effortless bends and shred-friendly action. It’s the best of both worlds.
• Indonesian Mahogany body: Warm, rich resonance with plenty of sustain — giving your tone depth and character straight out of the box.
• HSS pickup configuration: Play with glassy single-coil tones for clean and funky rhythms, plus a beefy humbucker for soaring leads and chunky riffs.
• Custom hardtail bridge: Built for stable performance, with individual string saddles that allow for precise action and intonation adjustments.
• Included deluxe gig bag: Keep your HILS headless guitar safe and sound whether you’re gigging, rehearsing or storing at home.

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: Indonesian Mahogany
• Body Shape: HILS NS
• Body Finish: Satin

Neck

• Neck Material: Hard Maple
• Neck Shape: “C”
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Material: Hard Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 12-15.75″ Compound Radius
• Fingerboard Finish: Light Matte
• Frets: Stainless Steel
• Number of Frets: 22
• Inlays: Dot
• Nut Material: PPS
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
• Truss Rod: Spoke Nut Type, Double Action

Hardware

• Bridge: Custom 6-Saddle Hardtail
• Headpiece: Dual Locking

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker
• Middle Pickup: Alnico 5 Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: Alnico 5 Single-Coil
• Pickup Configuration: HSS
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector Switch

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D’Addario EXL110 (10-46)
• Case: Deluxe Padded Gig Bag (Included)