Hils Next HN5 Black

Since I already own a Kiesel Zeus guitar with a fixed bridge, I was looking for a lightweight guitar with a tremolo bridge.

I came across several videos online with tests and reviews of Hils guitars, and honestly, it almost sounded too good to be true.

So I decided to order this guitar and keep my fingers crossed.

My first impression was: wow, what a bargain. The guitar is very well made, beautiful, and comes with an excellent gig bag.

When I plugged it in, I immediately noticed how easy it was to play. The action is nicely low without being too low, and the neck feels comfortable—somewhat like a wizard neck, but with a bit more substance. The ergonomic shape also makes it very comfortable to sit and play.

Sound-wise, I think it performs really well. It might be slightly on the darker side tonally, but nothing I can’t easily adjust in my setup.

I’m honestly a bit blown away that you can buy a guitar at this price and still get a playing experience that feels closer to something in the Kiesel range.

I think Hils Guitars have truly created a great product.