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Sire X6 vs Hils HN3
Sire X6
10 positive (100%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +100%
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I’ve heard the Sire X6 trem to be stable from two reviews by now.
I play my x6 more than my axis and Lespaul supreme…. It holds tune really well though. Overall quality is incredible. Fretwork is excellent. No issues with the nut. Stock pickups are surprisingly pretty good. Only QC issue I found was the side dots are a bit sloppy in terms of edge finish
X6 is a pretty unique guitar, since: - multiscale - tremolo - under $1k … simply doesn’t give you any other contenders.
Parent context: Not for small hands i guess. Ibanez Q 52 or Ichi 10 for smaller hands Reply: Why wouldn’t it be for small hands? The neck on this I think is thinner than the Q series. I had that as well but it’s been a minute. I’m pretty sure this is smaller.
Just got this sire x6 yesterday. 5.6 lbs on this one. Swapped to my normal 9-46 strings, lubricated the contact points and its rock solid even with vai and satch tunes. Nice low action at 1-1.25mm without buzzing, perfect fret ends, stock pickups surprisingly good, side dots could be finished a bit better but no other flaws. Blown away. I’ve had several vaders, steinberger, and strandberg and I enjoy this one the most.
Hils HN3
42 positive (78%) · 9 mixed (17%) · 3 negative (6%)
Trust + time weighted: +72%
AI summary — not a quote
The Hils HN3 is generally well-regarded as a high-value, lightweight headless guitar, though users frequently note that the stock pickups are a weak point. While many owners report receiving instruments with great action and intonation, there are documented instances of quality control issues including rusted hardware and mismatched pickup specifications.
Pros
- Extremely lightweight and ergonomic body shape
- Excellent value for the price point (often cited around $500)
- Comfortable thigh cutout for classical playing positions
- Smooth satin neck finish
Cons
- Stock pickups are frequently described as poor quality or 'hot garbage'
- Frets are relatively low/small, which can make string bending more difficult
- Potential for quality control issues such as rusted screws, corroded hardware, or cosmetic chips
- Restringing has a steep learning curve for first-time users
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I absolutely love my Hn3. I enjoy playing it way more than Strandberg Original.
My HN3 was well set up and plays like butter and I absolutely love it.
I bought the hils hn3. Love this guitar. Very light and extremely comfortable.
Played a boden essential, felt noticeably worse than my hils hn3.
Never tried the baritone but I got lucky with my HN3. No setup issues or flaws whatsoever and very comfortable to play.