{"id":6160,"date":"2021-01-12T16:47:23","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T16:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=6160"},"modified":"2023-05-30T17:46:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T17:46:21","slug":"the-best-hollow-body-electric-guitars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamerevolution.com\/reviews\/the-best-hollow-body-electric-guitars\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Hollow Body Electric Guitars"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"p1\">Firefly Sunburst Hollow Body<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hollow-Electric-Guitar-Cable-Sunburst\/dp\/B01N9V0GV5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hollow-Electric-Guitar-Cable-Sunburst\/dp\/B01N9V0GV5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31wd6PtS0GL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hollow-Electric-Guitar-Cable-Sunburst\/dp\/B01N9V0GV5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fly Close to the Sun<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This Firefly guitar is an impeccable choice for anyone looking for that signature warmth and resonance you can only find in a hollow body.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hollow-Electric-Guitar-Cable-Sunburst\/dp\/B01N9V0GV5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p class=\"p1\">Firefly guitars are some of the most well-respected and revered of all the classic hollow bodies. They&#8217;re a bit of a rarity nowadays, so if you\u2019re in the market for a hollow body for a low price, you should jump all over this pick. With this guitar, you can get those sweet, natural tones alongside some heavy crunch from the double humbucker pickups. The maple wood used for the body and neck is strong, dense, and sure to give you many good years of longevity. We can\u2019t recommend this pick enough.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">The sunburst is a classy and eye-grabbing finish<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Also comes with a 10-ft instrument cable and guitar picks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">There may be a little unwanted buzz from the strings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Grote Jazz Electric Semi-Hollow Body<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Electric-Guitar-Semi-Hollow-Trapeze-Tailpiece\/dp\/B08CN7RKSP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Electric-Guitar-Semi-Hollow-Trapeze-Tailpiece\/dp\/B08CN7RKSP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41AmBpTbHoL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Electric-Guitar-Semi-Hollow-Trapeze-Tailpiece\/dp\/B08CN7RKSP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">All That Jazz<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Grote\u2019s semi-hollow body is a gorgeous instrument that rivals many more expensive guitars in look, sound, and feel.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Runner Up<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Electric-Guitar-Semi-Hollow-Trapeze-Tailpiece\/dp\/B08CN7RKSP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p class=\"p1\">The feel of a guitar\u2019s neck and fretboard can mean everything to a player. If the fretboard isn\u2019t smooth to slide your fingers over, it can make playing feel like a chore. Luckily, with this Grote semi-hollow body, the neck is as smooth as silk, letting your fingers glide over it with ease. Built with a trapeze tailpiece that enhances the woody and rich sound of the semi-hollow body, this guitar is as authentic as it gets. The finish on the body is an enveloping deep blue with white overtones, and the neck features crystalline white inlays on the fretboard that add to the vibrance. For anyone looking for an economical alternative to more expensive hollow bodies, this guitar is truly a steal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">The trapeze tailpiece is the perfect complement to the hollow body\u2019s natural sound<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">It also comes with a padded soft case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">A little more expensive than some of our other picks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Best Choice Products Semi-Hollow Body<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Best-Choice-Products-Semi-Hollow-Electronic\/dp\/B08CS2TWLY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Best-Choice-Products-Semi-Hollow-Electronic\/dp\/B08CS2TWLY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51OtVVNIHTL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Best-Choice-Products-Semi-Hollow-Electronic\/dp\/B08CS2TWLY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Choice Tones<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Best Choice Products\u2019 semi-hollow body is a perfect pick for beginners, including an additional array of essential guitar accessories.\r\n<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Accessories<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Best-Choice-Products-Semi-Hollow-Electronic\/dp\/B08CS2TWLY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you\u2019re a beginner and looking for a guitar with that classic hollow body sound for a low price, look no further than this pick from Best Choice Products. This is a very inexpensive guitar, so don\u2019t expect a Les Paul, but it is surprisingly well-made for the price. It\u2019s got the classic dual humbucker pickups that\u2019ll give you that deep, bassy fuzz and a three-way pickup selector that allows you to choose between low, mid, and high range frequencies. Best of all, this option is a bit of a one-stop-shop for a new player because it comes included with essential guitar accessories such as a tuner, capo, strap, strings, and case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">An excellent choice for beginners<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Added accessories will save you a trip to the music store<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">The fretboard can feel scratchy<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">The paint job may look a little cheap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Ibanez AS53TF Semi-Hollow Body<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ibanez-AS53TF-Electric-Guitar-Finish\/dp\/B00E2P9QM2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ibanez-AS53TF-Electric-Guitar-Finish\/dp\/B00E2P9QM2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81xMn%2BtKGgL._AC_SL1500_.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ibanez-AS53TF-Electric-Guitar-Finish\/dp\/B00E2P9QM2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Photo Finish<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">This Ibanez semi-hollow body is absolutely stunning, with a delicately rustic Sapele body and deep mahogany for the neck.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Looking<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ibanez-AS53TF-Electric-Guitar-Finish\/dp\/B00E2P9QM2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ibanez is one of the best names in mid-priced guitars, and this semi-hollow body is a perfect example of why. This guitar is simply breathtaking in appearance. Its finely polished Sapele wood finish on the body make for a quaint, yet arresting display, and the muted rosewood on the fretboard is beautifully understated. But this thing doesn\u2019t just look pretty; it can also rock the house down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With two open-coil humbuckers holding down the fort, this guitar will give you tranquil clean tones and fierce dirty ones. The Sapele body is known for its resonant low-end sound, which is a perfect complement to the always warm semi-hollow body aesthetic. This pick is a bit more on the pricy side, but if you can spare the change we highly recommend it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">It looks and feels like a far more expensive instrument<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Highly versatile sound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">The fretboard can be a little rough on the fingers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Gretsch Electromatic Semi-Hollow Body<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01GOE9TVG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01GOE9TVG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81Lwwq%2BP3WL._AC_SL1333_.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01GOE9TVG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gretsch Greatness<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">As the most high-end pick on our list, this Gretsch semi-hollow body will leave you spellbound with its enchanting finish and captivating sound. <\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Premium Pick<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01GOE9TVG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p class=\"p1\">It doesn\u2019t get much better than this semi-hollow body from Gretsch. One look at this thing and you can already hear it singing sweetly in your mind. Its deep orange finish over the maple body is exquisitely crafted, and the pearl-like inlays on the fretboard look as smooth as velvet. The semi-hollow body on this Gretsch does a ton of heavy lifting, as it sounds almost as loud as a full acoustic when played without an amp. It even comes with a whammy bar so you can add some woozy bends to the sustain-heavy sound of this marvel. Even though this is the highest-priced guitar on our list, it sounds, looks, and feels like a far more expensive guitar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Pros:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">The hardware is all high-quality and sturdy<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">The body is coated with a beautiful finish and has an excellent acoustic sound projection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Cons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">This guitar is considerably more expensive than our other picks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>What kind of music is best suited to a hollow body sound?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">While any guitar can be used in any kind of music successfully, certain types of guitars indeed tend to become associated with certain kinds of music. The hollow body\u2019s penchant for deep, rich, open tones with a lot of sustain has made it a perfect partner to musical genres such as jazz, country, rock n\u2019 roll, and alternative rock. It\u2019s a more unorthodox choice for harder rock, but it\u2019s not entirely uncommon in those genres.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Will a hollow body sound as loud as an acoustic guitar when not plugged into an amp?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If it is a full hollow body, it may sound almost loud as most acoustic guitars, but probably not as full. Acoustic guitars are built to be played without amps, so there is no hardware inside the body that would detract from the sound projection. Hollow bodies do not have this luxury because they need to be able to be plugged in. Unless the hollow body has a rather large body, the sound will be a bit thinner than a traditional acoustic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Firefly Sunburst Hollow Body Firefly guitars are some of the most well-respected and revered of all the classic hollow bodies. 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