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A semi-hollow electric guitar is a type of electric guitar that combines features of solid-body and hollow-body guitars. It has a solid center block running through the middle of the body, surrounded by hollow chambers. This design provides a balance of resonance and reduced feedback, making it versatile for a variety of musical genres.

Key Features:

• Construction: A solid center block for stability and hollow wings for added resonance. The body may include f-holes for a classic aesthetic and acoustic projection.
• Sound Profile: Warm and resonant like a hollow-body but with better sustain and less susceptibility to feedback, especially at higher volumes.
• Pickups: Equipped with electric guitar pickups, typically humbuckers or P90s, to capture the string vibrations.
• Versatility: Ideal for jazz, blues, rock, and indie styles.

Popular Semi-Hollow Models:

• Gibson ES-335

  • The Gibson ES-335 one of the most popular semi-hollowbody guitars around. It is the first iteration of the double-cutaway semi-hollow guitar that allows for a lot of breathing room

• The Heritage 535

  • The Heritage 535 is a remake of the Gibson 335; however, they are using 1950's Gibson templates to rebuild the guitars because Gibson sold them the factory to build the guitars. They have also created feature improvements by changing the tilt on the headstock to allow for better tuning stability.

• Gretsch Electromatic

  • Gretsch Electromatic guitars are also based off of the Gibson ES-335, but the 335 was based off of several early gretsch hollow-body guitars. This means that the two guitar have a lot of interplay that contributed to the creation of new and innovative guitars.

• Ibanez Artcore Series

  • The Ibanez Artcore Semi-Hollow guitars are the more recent semi-hollow bodies created. The Artcore series started in 2002 allowing for new innovation and experience in creating guitars.

Semi-hollow guitars are a favorite among players seeking a dynamic tonal range, blending the warmth of acoustic guitars with the power of electrics.