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Donner Introduces New Members to HUSH Series Headless Guitar Lineup

Donner Introduces New Members to HUSH Series Headless Guitar Lineup

The HUSH-X is available in maple and mahogany and features a compact, neck-through anddetachable body with upgraded screw-free metal hardware, making it comfortable forguitarists of all skill levels to play.


Donner has announced the launch of the latest addition to their HUSH lineup, the HUSH-X Headless Electric Guitar, following the release of the HUSH-Isilent acoustic guitar in 2022.

The guitar has a matte finish on the neck that complements its overall aesthetic, and the graduated asymmetrical guitar neck shape, similar to the HUSH-I, allows for a comfortable grip and fast playing. It has a 25.5" (648 mm) scale length and features a fingerboard made of HPL with a compound radius of 10"-14" and 22 medium-sized frets. The dual-action truss rod provides a reliable and adjustable setup for any playing style.

Equipped with a humbucker bridge pickup and an Alnico-V style single-coil neck pickup, the HUSH-X delivers a warm and powerful output. The controls include a 3-position flat switching and a 2-in-1 volume/tone knob, offering versatile sound options. The HS pickup configuration is further enhanced by the Active/Passive switch when plugged in with an earphone through 3.5mm jack output.

​What makes the HUSH-X unique is the Donner patented Headless Tuning System and the Full Block 6-Saddle Fixed Bridge, which offers a fast and innovative way to change and tune the strings, as well as a balanced and comfortable playing experience.

Being beginner friendly as always, the HUSH-X Headless Electric Guitar comes with a gigbag, earphones, strap, tuner, 3 Allen wrenches, picks, and 9v battery, making it a complete and convenient package for musicians on the go.

Additionally, at NAMM 2023, Donner HUSH-I Silent Acoustic Guitar launched in 2022 is adding a host of new colors including Black and Sunburst.

Donner HUSH-X ($359) and HUSH-I of new colors ($299) will be available via Donner’sonline marketplaces and authorized retailers.

For more information, please visit donnermusic.com.

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