ABOUT HILS GUITARS
OUR STORY
HILS America is the North American distributor for HILS Guitars, and we do things differently.
We hold firm to the idea that everyone deserves to play a great guitar. So, we took action when instrument prices started going through the roof in our area, and the only other options were inferior guitars drop-shipped from overseas.
We partnered with the highly respected guitar builders at Indonesia's Hex Guitars to bring their HILS line to the USA. Their internationally renowned instruments lead the way in quality, premium features, and extreme value: think stainless steel frets, roasted maple necks, all-solid-tonewood acoustics, and much more.
Refusing to be just another drop-shipper, we meticulously inspect and set up every HILS America instrument at our Bluffton, Indiana, USA headquarters. Extra steps like these inspire our motto, "More Than You Ever Imagined."
The world doesn't need another line of cheap guitars, and we have no interest in competing with budget brands. The only thing we share with them is our prices. Instead, we offer inspiring instruments that play and sound far beyond their cost.
That's what HILS America is all about.
Our Mission
To provide every guitarist the opportunity to own a professional-quality instrument that will inspire them and their music for a lifetime.
Our Instruments
From premium materials and expertly applied fit and finishes to the comprehensive inspection and setup performed on every instrument, HILS guitars offer more than you ever thought possible.
PREMIUM FEATURES
Innovative Design
From our all-original NEXT headless guitars to the TALENT series' take on the iconic t-style platform, HILS America starts with the best of classic guitar design and then makes it our own.
Roasted Maple Necks
Roasted maple is an increasingly popular option on many high-end electric guitars. In addition to a great feel and enhanced stability, it offers added sustain and a signature tone that guitarists love.
Easy-Access Truss Rod Adjustment
By locating the truss rod adjustment wheel at the heel, we make it fast and easy to get the perfect amount of neck relief.
Stainless Steel Fretwire
Many HILS America instruments feature expertly dressed stainless-steel fretwire. Unmatched for durability, you may never need fret maintenance again.
Factory Setup and Inspection
Every single HILS America guitar is subject to our thorough setup and inspection process at our Bluffton, Indiana USA facility. A quality guitar should play like it, and we make sure ours do.
Premium Solid Tonewoods
We feel that real mahogany, ebony, and rosewood are essential to building great guitars. Though they are becoming increasingly rare, they're still he heart and soul of our instruments.