Description
Hils have impressed us with this New Hils HZB4 Headless Bass Guitar in Satin Black in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.
Step into a new era of bass performance with the HILS® ZB, a multi‑scale masterpiece built for players who demand more than just low end. This is not just a bass—it’s a finely tuned instrument designed to inspire.
Key Features
- Multi-Scale Fretboard – Balancing tension and tone across every string, the multi-scale fretboard is designed ergonomically so you can reach every fret easily without having to stretch too far.
- HILS Alnico5 Pickups – Shape your sound with active/passive push‑pull control, a 3‑band EQ, and a TriCore switch offering series, coil‑split, and parallel options.
- Included Gigbag – Carry & protect the HILS ZB in style.
Premium Tonewoods, Exceptional Feel
A Mahogany body finished in a stunning Gloss finish gives you rich resonance and show‑stopping looks. The 5‑piece Maple/Walnut neck with a silky satin finish feels fast and effortless in your hands, while the Indian Rosewood fretboard with stainless steel frets delivers smooth playability and rock‑solid durability.
Next‑Level Playability
Engineered with a multi‑scale layout (33.5″–34.5″), this bass balances tension and tone across every string. The comfortable “C” profile neck and 12.5” radius make even complex passages flow naturally.
Custom Electronics That Do It All
Dial in your voice with a versatile HS pickup configuration featuring HILS® Custom Alnico5 pickups. Shape your sound with active/passive push‑pull control, a 3‑band EQ, and a TriCore switch offering series, coil‑split, and parallel options. From vintage warmth to modern punch, the ZB adapts to you.
Precision Hardware
Outfitted with a Mono‑Rail bridge by Alchemy® for perfect intonation and sustain, premium D’Addario® EXL165 strings, and a Deluxe Gigbag to take it anywhere—this bass is built to go the distance.
Designed for Artists, Crafted for You
Every detail of the HILS® ZB is about giving you freedom: freedom to explore, freedom to express, freedom to sound your best. Whether on stage, in the studio, or creating at home, this bass is ready to turn every note into a statement.
Specifications
Body
- Material: Mahogany
- Shape: HILS® ZB
Neck
- Material: 5 Piece Maple / Walnut
- Finish: Natural Satin
- Shape: “C”
- Scale: Multi-scale: 33.5” – 34.5”
- Truss Rod: Standard Type
- Assembly: 4 Bolt-On
Fretboard
- Material: Indian Rosewood
- Finish: Light Matte
- Frets: 24, Stainless Steel
- Radius: 12.5”
- Nut: Bone
- Inlay: White PVC Dots, 4mm
Pickups
- Configuration: HS
- Controls: 1-Volume (Active/Passive, Push / Pull), 1- Blend, 3 Band EQ (Treble, Mid, Bass),”Tricore” Switch (Series, Coil-Split, Parallel)
- Bridge Pickup: HILS Custom Alnico5 Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: HILS Custom Alnico5 Single Coil
Hardware
- Headpiece: Custom Designed by Alchemy®
- Bridge: Mono-Rail Bridge by Alchemy®
- String: D’Addario® EXL165 (.045-.105)
- Case: Deluxe Padded Gigbag
