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HILS HNS1 S-Style Headless Electric Guitar in Satin Ocean Blue
Featuring stainless steel frets, versatile HSS pickup configuration & custom hardtail bridge. Includes deluxe gig bag.
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The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose click and collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team at 01483 456777 to place a 10% deposit.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that, unless you have paid a deposit to reserve the item, it will continue to be free, both online and in-store, for another customer to buy. Therefore we would advise you to place a 10% deposit by either using the on-line click and collect service or calling us 01483 456777.
SKU: HNS1RS-MOB
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Product 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.
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: Indian Rosewood
- 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)
Related Categories
Brands, Guitar Dept, Electric Guitars, S Style Electric Guitars, Utility, Headless Electric Guitars, HILS Guitars, Electric Guitars Under £400