The ESSENCE
The HILS America ESSENCE elevates iconic S-Style design with premium features ready for the most demanding performances. .
The HILS America ESSENCE elevates iconic S-Style design with premium features ready for the most demanding performances. .
The HILS America ESSENCE elevates iconic S-Style design with premium features ready for the most demanding performances. .
Crafted from genuine mahogany, the ESSENCE boasts a versatile HSS pickup configuration: two alnico single coils for a classic chime and a ceramic humbucker for a higher-output punch. Now add the roasted maple neck's stability, the sustain-enhancing stainless steel frets, and the easy-access truss rod for quick adjustments—all appointments typically reserved for far more expensive guitars.
The S-style market is crowded, but the ESSENCE's blend of exceptional quality and player-focused features makes it stand apart. Discover the full potential of this legendary design today.
The ESSENCE comes with a deluxe padded gig bag for secure transport.
BODY
- SHAPE: Hils® ESSENCE
- MATERIAL: Mahogany
- COLOR: Ivory
- FINISH: Satin
NECK
- MATERIAL: Roasted Hard Maple
- FINISH: Light Matte
- SHAPE: Slim "C"
- SCALE: 648mm (25.5")
- TRUSS ROD: Spoke Nut Type
- ASSEMBLY: Bolt-On
FRETBOARD
- MATERIAL: Maple
- FINISH: Light Matte
- FRETS: 22, Stainless
- RADIUS: Compound Radius (12" - 16")
- NUT: Bone
- INLAY: Dot (4mm)
TUNERS
- MATERIAL: Chrome Locking Diecast
- TUNING RATIO: 18:1
ELECTRONICS
- CONFIGURATION: HSS
- CONTROLS: 1-Volume, 1-Tone, 5-Way Selector
- BRIDGE PICKUP: Ceramic Humbucker
- MIDDLE PICKUP: Alnico Single-Coil
- NECK PICKUP: Alnico Single-Coil
HARDWARE
- BRIDGE: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo
- STRING: D'Addario EXL110 (.010" - .046")
- CASE: Deluxe Padded Gigbag
Jayce Allan Review of the HILS Essence guitar
