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HILS HN3 NEXT Black — Headless Guitar with Premium Specs at an Accessible Price

The HILS HN3 NEXT Black is a headless electric guitar that brings boutique-grade design to players who want modern ergonomics without paying flagship prices. Built around a solid mahogany body with a satin black finish, this 6-string instrument weighs just over 2 kg and ships with a padded gig bag. This headless guitar is the right choice for guitarists curious about ergonomic design who want a lightweight, travel-friendly instrument with serious tonal range.

What Sets the HN3 NEXT Apart in the Headless Category

Most headless guitars at this tier rely on generic hardware, but this model ships with a custom 6-saddle hardtail bridge and titanium locking tuners integrated into the headpiece. A push/pull tone knob unlocks coil-split mode for single-coil-voiced cleans and jangly rhythm work.

Mahogany Body and Roasted Maple Neck — Built for Stability

The mahogany body delivers warmth and midrange focus that complements high-gain playing while keeping cleans musical. A roasted hard maple neck in a slim "C" profile bolts on with a 4-bolt heel.

• Body Material consists of mahogany, which delivers a warm, balanced resonance with strong midrange character.
• Finish: Satin — smooth feel under the forearm and reduced glare on stage
• Neck Material: Roasted Hard Maple — heat-treated for stability and resistance to humidity changes

Compound Radius and Stainless Steel Frets — Effortless Lead Playing

An Indian rosewood fretboard pairs with a compound radius from 305 mm at the nut to 406 mm higher up the neck. The 648 mm scale length matches standard Fender-style tension.

• Fretboard Material: Indian Rosewood — classic feel with rich, woody overtones
• Fretboard Radius: 305–406 mm compound — comfortable chording up top, easy bending up the neck
• Frets: 24 medium stainless steel — long-lasting crown shape that resists wear and string binding

Ceramic Humbuckers and Custom Headless Hardware — Modern Tonal Range

The HH pickup configuration pairs a 15.4K ceramic humbucker at the bridge with an 11.7K ceramic humbucker at the neck, voiced for tight lows and articulate highs. A 3-way toggle, single volume, and push/pull tone control cover everything from split-coil cleans to saturated leads.

• Pickup configuration includes dual Hils ceramic humbuckers, which cover high-gain rhythm and singing lead tones.
• Bridge Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker, 15.4K output — tight, focused attack for riffs and percussive playing
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (push/pull coil split), 3-Way Toggle — full tonal range from a minimal control layout

Ideal Player for the HILS HN3 NEXT Black

This model is the right choice for intermediate and advanced guitarists who want to explore headless design without a four-figure investment. Players who travel or simply want a lighter guitar on their shoulder will appreciate the 2 kg weight and compact 787 mm overall length. Metal, prog, fusion, and modern rock players get the high-output ceramic humbuckers and stainless steel frets they need.

HILS America and the NEXT Series

HILS America distributes guitars designed by South Korean company Hex Guitars, which holds a significant share of the headless market at home. All NEXT series instruments are built in Indonesia and inspected by the HILS America team before shipping.