HILS Guitars HN4 NEXT Ivory Guitarra sem cabeçalho

Headless Electric Guitar With Alchemy Tremolo and Roasted Maple Neck

The HILS HN4 NEXT Ivory is a headless electric guitar pairing a slim roasted maple neck with a full mahogany body and an Alchemy tremolo system. Built for players who want a compact headless design without giving up expressive whammy-bar control, this model sits at the top of the HILS NEXT lineup. The satin ivory finish keeps glare off the stage, and the under-2.9 kg weight makes long sets easier on the shoulder.

What Sets the HN4 NEXT Apart From Other Headless Guitars

Two features make this instrument stand out. The proprietary Alchemy tremolo is a patented design, and reviewers note that string changes here are noticeably easier than on the fixed-bridge HN3 sibling. The dual passive rail humbuckers pair with a push/pull tone control for instant coil-split access from a single 3-way toggle.

Mahogany Body and Satin Ivory Finish — Lightweight Travel-Ready Build

A solid mahogany body with no top carve keeps the instrument light and acoustically balanced, while the satin ivory finish feels smooth against the forearm.

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• Body Material: Mahogany — warm, woody resonance with even weight distribution
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• Finish: Satin Ivory — non-reflective surface, fast under the picking hand
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• The instrument weighs under 2.9 kg, making it light enough for overhead-bin travel.
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Roasted Maple Neck With Compound Radius and Stainless Steel Frets

A roasted hard maple neck is matched to a roasted hard maple fingerboard, both finished in a light matte. The 648 mm scale length delivers familiar string tension, while the compound 305-406 mm radius flattens toward the upper frets.

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• Neck Material: Roasted Maple — thermally treated for stability
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• Fingerboard Radius: 305-406 mm compound (12"-16") — comfortable chording low, easy bending high
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• Frets: 24 medium stainless steel — long service life and smooth bends
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Passive Rail Humbuckers, Alchemy Tremolo, and Titanium Locking Tuners

The HH pickup configuration runs through a single volume, a push/pull tone for coil split, and a 3-way toggle — covering everything from glassy cleans to saturated humbucker drive.

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• Bridge Pickup: Hot Rail passive humbucker, 17.64 K ohm ceramic — high-output bite
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• Neck Pickup: Hot Rail passive humbucker, 8.10 K ohm ceramic — warmer voice for cleans
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• Alchemy tremolo and titanium locking tuners keep the guitar locked in tune.
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For Touring Guitarists, Headless-Curious Players, and Modern Rock Tones

This instrument is the right choice for guitarists who want the ergonomic and travel-friendly benefits of a headless design but still need a real tremolo for expressive playing. Intermediate and advanced players will appreciate the slim roasted maple neck and the Ibanez AZ-like feel that owners report. The push/pull coil split covers humbucker warmth and single-coil clarity without changing guitars.

HILS America — Indonesian Build, US Setup

HILS guitars are manufactured in Indonesia and then shipped to the United States, where each instrument is inspected and set up before it reaches the buyer. The brand includes a note inside each case listing the technician who performed the final setup.