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HILS America NEXT HN3 Gen 2 Guitar

HILS America NEXT HN3 Gen 2 Guitar

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$399.00at HILS America, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the HILS America NEXT HN3 Gen 2 Guitar

The HILS NEXT HN3 Gen 2 is a solid-body electric guitar with a mahogany body, roasted maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and stainless steel frets. It uses a dual-humbucker setup with a custom hardtail bridge and a bone nut, and it weighs just over 2 kg, which is light for a full-size electric. Its price has held flat at $399.00 since November 1, 2026, so there is no discount to wait for right now.

Best forPlayers who want a light, comfortable HH electricBeginners and intermediate players on a $400 budgetGigging guitarists who want stainless frets and a hardtail
Pros
  • Stainless steel frets resist wear and stay smooth longer than nickel
  • Roasted maple neck is stable and feels broken-in
  • Mahogany body at just over 2 kg keeps it easy on the shoulder
  • Dual humbuckers cover rock, punk and metal without noise
  • Bone nut and D'Addario 10-46 strings are solid stock parts
  • Hardtail bridge holds tuning and makes string changes simple
Cons
  • No tremolo, so no whammy bar tricks
  • HH pickups limit classic single-coil sparkle
  • Satin finish shows fingerprints and shine over time
  • Only two color options, ivory and metallic green
  • No coil split or other switching options listed

HILS America NEXT HN3 Gen 2 Guitar prices at every store

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HILS America NEXT HN3 Gen 2 Guitar price history

$399.00$399.00
Nov 1Nov 2

Lowest price we've seen: $399.00 on Nov 1 at HILS America. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 1.

Specifications

Instrument Type
Guitar
Sub Type
Electric
Nut Width
42 mm (1.65”)
Nut Material
Bone
Body Type
Electric
Body Material
Mahogany
Body Color
Ivory, Metallic Green
Body Construction
Solid Body
Body Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Body Shape
Hils® NEXT
Body Finish
Satin
Body Semi-Hollow
No
Pickup Configuration
Humbuckers, HH, HH, Humbuckers
Tone Woods
Roasted maple, Indian Rosewood, Mahogany
Bridge Type
Custom bridge, Custom Hardtail 6-Saddle
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Overall Length
31 in
Weight
Just over 2KG
Number Of Strings
6
String Gauge
.010" -.046"
String Manufacturer
D'Addario
Neck Material
Roasted maple
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fret Material
Stainless steel

Questions and answers

Is the HILS NEXT HN3 Gen 2 worth $399?
At $399.00 it is priced in line with other import HH electrics, but the stainless frets, bone nut and roasted maple neck are features usually found higher up. If you want a light hardtail rock guitar, it is a fair buy.
How does it compare with the Gen 1 HN3?
The Gen 2 adds stainless steel frets and a roasted maple neck, which are the main upgrades over the first version. Both share the mahogany body, HH pickups and hardtail bridge.
How heavy is it?
It weighs just over 2 kg, roughly 4.5 lb, which is light for a solid mahogany electric. That makes it a good pick for long standing sets.
What strings does it come with?
It ships with D'Addario strings in .010 to .046 gauge, a standard light set. You can move to .009s for easier bends or .011s for more tension.
Does it have a tremolo?
No. It has a custom 6-saddle hardtail bridge, so there is no tremolo arm. Tuning stays stable, but you cannot do dive bombs.
Has the price dropped since launch?
No. The lowest daily price since November 1, 2026 has been $399.00, and the highest is the same, so it has not gone on sale yet.