Hils HZB4 Headless Bass Guitar in Satin Black
Meet The HILS ZB - Where Craft Meets Power
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Want to Click and Collect or try items at our Guildford Store?
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: HZB4-SBK
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Product Description
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