Best hollow body electric guitars

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Steve Romanoski
Last Updated: Oct 1, 2022

Online shopping can be a time-consuming task to perform, especially if you've never had the product before. Luckily, there're ultimate reviews like this one that can help save you hours on the research. The www.playersbenchmusic.com researchers have carefully selected the top 49 hollow body electric guitars out there. Below you'll find our detailed reviews of the best options from Oscar Schmidt, Ktaxon, POMAIKAI, Kawai, Kadence.

At a Glance: Our Top Picks

Guild Guitars T-50 Slim Hollow Body Electric Guitar
#TOP 1
Guild Guitars T-50 Slim Hollow Body Electric Guitar
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D'Angelico 6 String Semi-Hollow-Body Electric Guitar
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D'Angelico 6 String Semi-Hollow-Body Electric Guitar
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PRS Guitars 6 String SE Hollowbody II Charcoal Burst
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Top 49 Best hollow body electric guitars Reviews 2022

#TOP 1

Guild Guitars T-50 Slim Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • Guild’s T-50 is based on a mid-1960s T-50 model and features an arched maple back, maple sides, and a sleek, Vintage Sunburst finish.
  • Originally known as “Frequency-Tested” pickups in their early years, these P90-style gems were first manufactured by the Franz company in New York.
  • The alnico 5 magnets and wide bobbin platform produce a detailed, crisp tone with plenty of output and sustain, creating a vintage voice suitable for any style.
  • Low output single-coil pickups and an easy-to-amplify 1 3/4” body depth complete this guitar, which promises to offer another generation of guitarists the distinctive Guild styling and voice.
  • The Franz P90 is a faithful reproduction offering the classic tone profile of the original.
  • With beautiful vintage details like the Guild harp tailpiece, iconic center-raised headstock and ivoroid binding, the T-50 harkens back to the classic Guild vibe of the 1950s and ‘60s.
  • Also available as a Soapbar version for use in solid body guitars.
  • Non-cutaway model with thinbody arched maple top.
  • The Guild Franz P90 Dog Ear single coil pickups have been offered in many electric guitars throughout Guild’s history.
#TOP 2

D'Angelico 6 String Semi-Hollow-Body Electric Guitar

D'Angelico

Features

  • Seymour Duncan Designed humbuckers
  • Stairstep tailpiece
  • Double cutaway
  • Full center block
#TOP 3

PRS Guitars 6 String SE Hollowbody II Charcoal Burst

PRS Guitars

Features

  • Includes Hardshell Case
  • Top/Back Wood: Beveled Maple with Flame Maple Veneer; Middle/Neck: Mahogany; Fretboard: Ebony
  • 22-Fret Wide Fat Neck
  • Fully-Hollow Construction
  • PRS 58/15 “S” Pickups
#TOP 4

Hagstrom 6 String Hollow-Body Electric Guitar

Hagstrom

Features

  • Color: Wild Cherry Transparent
  • Uses Resinator wood and is a major contributor to the distinctive Hagstrom tone
  • Hollow Double Cutaway
  • 24.56” Scale Length
  • Includes patented H-Expander truss rod
#TOP 5

Gretsch G2410TG Streamliner Hollow Body Single-Cut Electric Guitar

Gretsch

Features

  • Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top
  • Tremolo - Village Amber
  • 2 Humbucking Pickups
  • Laurel Fretboard
  • Nato Neck
#TOP 6

Godin 6 String Electric Guitars

Godin

Features

  • True vintage spirit of yesterday with today’s level of modern playability
  • Wild Cherry Back & Sides
  • Custom Godin humbucker pickups
  • Made in Canada
  • Rosewood fingerboard
#TOP 7

Godin 6 String Electric Guitars

Godin

Features

  • True vintage spirit of yesterday with today’s level of modern playability
  • Godin Kingpin P90 Single Coil pickups
  • Wild Cherry Back & Sides
  • Made in Canada
  • Rosewood fingerboard
#TOP 8

Guild Guitars Starfire I DC Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • Premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners with 18:1 gear ratio and Tune-o-matic bridge ensure the strings are accessible and in tune.
  • Expanding on the double cut body shape made famous by the Guild Starfire, the Starfire I DC features semi-hollow body construction utilizing a mahogany center block for reduced feedback and clear sustain.
  • Hand orientation: Right
  • The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U“ neck profile provide a fast, smooth playing neck, while the 18th fret neck-to-body joint provides easy access to the upper register of the fretboard.
  • Retaining the airy, crisp tone you would expect from a semi-hollow body, The Cherry Starfire I DC features an elegantly arched mahogany top, back, and sides; while the Vintage Walnut, Pelham Blue, and Emerald Green models feature an elegantly arched maple top, back, and sides.
  • Guild’s most iconic electric guitar is now available to a whole new range of players.
#TOP 9

Gretsch G5410T Electromatic"Rat Rod" Hollow Body Single-Cut Matte Black w/Bigsby

Gretsch

Features

  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Bigsby Vibrato - Matte Black
  • Laminated Maple Back Sides
  • Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Laminated Maple Top
  • 2 Humbucking Pickups
#TOP 10

Ibanez Artcore Series AF75G Hollowbody Electric Guitar Flat Black

Ibanez

Features

  • The Artcore formula builds on equal parts luthiery know-how, daring design, and a passion for warm, full-bodied tone
  • As evidenced by its long-standing association with such giants of jazz guitar as George Benson, Pat Metheny, and John Scofield, Ibanez has been a constant pioneer in the world of hollow-body guitar building for more than three decades
  • Part of that legacy is owed to the Artcore collection, which has succeeded in smashing any and all preconceptions in its wake as to what a great hollow or semi-hollow ought to be
  • Full-hollow body Maple top, sides, and back Mahogany set neck Bound rosewood fretboard Classic Elite pickups Gold hardware Case sold separately
  • The AF75G features a select-grade Maple hollow body, a set-in Mahogany neck and Rosewood fretboard contribute to the warm-sounding characteristics of the AF75G
#TOP 11

PRS Guitars 6 String SE Hollowbody Standard McCarty Tobacco Sunburst

PRS Guitars

Features

  • PRS 58/15 “S” Pickups
  • Fully-Hollow Construction
  • Top/Middle/Back/Neck Wood: Mahogany; Fretboard Wood: Ebony
  • Includes Hardshell Case
  • PRS Adjustable Stoptail
#TOP 12

Guild Guitars X-175B Manhattan Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Sawtooth

Features

  • Guild Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Rosewood Base
  • Dual DE-1F Pickups
  • Hollow body
  • 3 piece neck (mahogany/maple/mahogany) with Indian Rosewood fingerboard
  • Includes hard-shell case
#TOP 13

Guild Guitars Starfire VI Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • the starfire vi has a unique, three-piece maple/walnut/maple neck and a bound ebony fingerboard inlaid with stunning mother-of-pearl and abalone v-blocks.
  • the crème of the crop for guild’s starfire line, the starfire vi has it all—glitz, glamour and gorgeous tone.
  • dual lb-1 little bucker pickups—replicas of guild’s 1960s smaller size humbucking pickups—offer a range of tones well-suited for a variety of playing styles and genres.
  • additional features include a pinned tune-o-matic bridge with ebony base, 5-ply black and ivory purfling, deluxe f-hole and body binding, and a guild vibrato tailpiece—topped by an adornment of gold hardware.
  • Natural wood has unique spirit and varies greatly in color richness and wood grain; Product shipped may appear lighter or darker in color than the product shown here.
  • featuring guild’s iconic double-cutaway starfire body shape with a solid spruce center block, the vi’s prestige is built to last.
#TOP 14

Ibanez JSM10 John Scofield Signature Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Yellow Sunburst

Ibanez

Features

  • Top wood: Maple flamed
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • "BodyBody shape: Double cutawayBody type: Semi-hollow or chambered bodyBody material: Solid woodTop wood: Maple flamedBody wood: Maple flamedBody finish: Gloss polyurethaneOrientation: Right handedNeckShape: Info not availableWood: MahoganyJoint: Set-inScale length: 24.75""Truss rod: StandardFinish: Gloss polyurethaneFretboardMaterial: EbonyRadius: 12""Fret size: MediumNumber of frets: 22Inlays: Mother-of-pearlNut width: 1.69"" (43mm)PickupsConfiguration: HHNeck: Super 58 CustomMiddle: Not
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body type: Semi-hollow or chambered body
#TOP 15

Ibanez AF Artcore 6-String Hollow-Body Electric Guitar (Transparent Black Flat

Ibanez

Features

  • Strings: The Ibanez AF Artcore 6-String Electric Guitar offers musicians the purity of an old-school jazz-box or a hybrid semi-hollow rocker
  • VT06 Tailpiece: The artistically-designed VT06 tailpiece provides both great tuning stability and rich sustain
  • Gibraltar Performer Bridge: The Gibraltar Performer bridge provides rich sustain and tuning stability. The low-positioned saddles promise comfortable playability
  • Infinity R H-H Pickups: Ibanez Infinity pickups deliver an accurate and tight sound with excellent dynamics. Even under heavy settings, they do not lose tonal clarity
  • Nyatoh Neck: The Nyatoh neck provides a rich mid-low end
#TOP 16

PRS Guitars 6 String SE Hollowbody Standard Fire Red Burst

PRS Guitars

Features

  • Top/Middle/Back/Neck Wood: Mahogany; Fretboard Wood: Ebony
  • PRS 58/15 “S” Pickups
  • Fully-Hollow Construction
  • PRS Adjustable Stoptail
  • Includes Hardshell Case
#TOP 17

Guild Guitars Starfire I SC Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • An injection of rich, vintage tone is provided by Guild’s own HB-2 Alnico II humbuckers
  • The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U” neck profile mean for a fast, smooth playing neck
  • Based on the timeless Starfire II and III single cut body shape
  • For those looking for something a little extra, the Starfire I SC with Guild Vibrato Tailpiece comes equipped with Guild’s premier vibrato tailpiece with roller tension bar for additional tonal versatility
  • Made with a sturdy arched maple top, back, and sides, the Starfire I SC has the airy tonality of a hollow body instrument with bright overtones and pronounced lows
#TOP 18

Guild Guitars X-350 Stratford Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • First offered in the 1950’s as one of Guild’s top of the line models, the X-350 Stratford returns today as elegant as ever.
  • Full hollowbody construction using an elegantly arched Spruce top and spruce tone bar bracing gives the Stratford it’s iconic airy tonality, while the three Franz P90 single coil pickups give this guitar a world of tonal possibilities from biting growls to clean, jazzy chime.
  • Intuitive controls make navigating the tonal pallet of three pickups a breeze, using a traditional three way pickup selector to control the Bridge and Neck pickup and a designated volume knob to blend the middle pickup into any configuration.
  • Other premium features include fully bound body, neck, F-holes, and headstock, mother-of-pearl block fretboard inlays, a hardshell case, and a beautiful Scarlet Red finish.
  • Complimenting the variety of tones available from the X-350 is a Guild Vibrato Tailpiece for expressive playing.
#TOP 19

Gretsch Guitars G5422TG Electromatic Double Cutaway Hollowbody Electric Guitar Snow Crest White

Gretsch Guitars

Features

  • Body Body shape: Double cutaway Body type: Hollow body Body material: Laminated Top wood: Not applicable Body wood: 5-piece Maple Body finish: Gloss Orientation: Right handed Neck Neck shape: U Neck wood: Maple Joint: Set-in Scale length: 24.6 in. Truss rod: Standard Neck finish: Gloss <
#TOP 20

Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Torino Green w/Bigsby & Broad'Tron Pickups

Gretsch

Features

  • Body Material: Laminated Maple
  • Neck: Nato, Thin “U”
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby B70
  • Fingerboard: Laurel, 12” (305 mm)
#TOP 21

PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo Electric Guitar

PRS

Features

  • Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top Back
  • Mahogany Sides
  • 2 Humbucking Pickups
  • Piezo System - Peacock Blue
  • Ebony Fingerboard
#TOP 22

Guild Guitars Starfire I DC Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • Guild’s most iconic electric guitar is now available to a whole new range of players.
  • Expanding on the double cut body shape made famous by the Guild Starfire, the Starfire I DC features semi-hollow body construction utilizing a mahogany center block for reduced feedback and clear sustain.
  • Premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners with 18:1 gear ratio and Tune-o-matic bridge ensure the strings are accessible and in tune.
  • Hand orientation: Right
  • Retaining the airy, crisp tone you would expect from a semi-hollow body, The Cherry Starfire I DC features an elegantly arched mahogany top, back, and sides; while the Vintage Walnut, Pelham Blue, and Emerald Green models feature an elegantly arched maple top, back, and sides.
  • The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U“ neck profile provide a fast, smooth playing neck, while the 18th fret neck-to-body joint provides easy access to the upper register of the fretboard.
#TOP 23

D'Angelico 6 String Semi-Hollow-Body Electrical Guitar

D'Angelico

Features

  • The Bedford SH has stood out with its unique design and playability in the world of three-pickup solid-bodies
  • Featuring two USA Seymour Duncan tele-style pickups located in the neck and middle with a mini-humbucker nestled in the bridge for a total of five rich tones
  • The C-shape neck with 14-inch fingerboard radius offers extreme playability without wrist strain
  • The Premier Bedford SH boasts a modern design with a contoured F-hole over its oversized body chamber that blends the tonal sounds of solid bodies and semi-hollows perfectly
#TOP 24

Ibanez Artcore AF75 Hollowbody Electric Guitar Transparent Red Sunburst

Ibanez

Features

  • ACH1 humbucker at the neck
  • Mahogany set neck
  • Bound rosewood fretboard
  • Maple top, sides, and back
  • Full-hollow body
#TOP 25

Ibanez AS53 Artcore Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar (Tabacco Flat) Bundled

Ibanez

Features

  • BUNDLE INCLUDES: Ibanez AS53 Artcore Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar (Tobacco Flat), Blackstar 3-Watt Battery Powered Guitar Amp, and Hosa GTR-210R Straight-to-Right Angle Guitar Cable (10 Feet, Black)
  • FEATURES: Positioned on the body is a 3-way pickup selector switch with master volume and tone controls
  • INFINITY R PICKUPS: Infinity R pickups feature warm, balanced articulation and excellent response for various music genres
  • ROSEWOOD FRETBOARD: The 22-fret set mahogany neck with bound rosewood fretboard is satin-smooth, dishing out sweet sustain
  • DOUBLE-CUTAWAY BODY: The double-cutaway body provides comfort to musicians with its thinner construction. It also allows an access to higher frets
#TOP 26

Ibanez Artcore 6 String Semi-Hollow-Body Electric Guitar

Ibanez

Features

  • Easy access to higher notes
  • Art-St Bridge provides tuning stability
  • Infinity R pickups feature warm, balanced articulation and excellent response for various music genres
#TOP 27

IYV IJZ-300 TSB Jazz Solid hollow-Body Electric Guitar

Artist Unknown

Features

  • All Guitars With Good Specification
  • Perfect Neck With Almost No Defectiveness
  • All Guitars Are Made Punctually By Cnc Machine With Computer Programming
  • Country Of Origin : Viet Nam
#TOP 28

Ibanez Artcore Expressionist AM93QM

Ibanez

Features

  • Nyatoh/Maple Neck
  • 2 Humbucking Pickups - Jet Blue Burst
  • Quilt Ash Body
  • Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Quilt Maple Top
  • Ebony Fretboard
#TOP 29

Ibanez Artcore AF55 - Tobacco Flat

Ibanez

Features

  • Case sold separately
  • The bound, all-maple full hollowbody provides tight resonance without feedback, perfect for that muted jazz tone and fully flexible for everything from alt rock to pounding punk
  • The mahogany set neck with bound rosewood fretboard is a delight to the digits
  • Case sold separately
  • An ACH-ST humbucker at the neck and ACH-ST at the bridge provide a beefy, quiet signal with pronounced mids
#TOP 30

Gretsch Streamliner Hollow Body Candy Apple Red w/Bigsby & Broad'Tron Pickups

Gretsch

Features

  • Neck: Nato, Thin “U”
  • Bridge: Secured Adjusto-Matic
  • Fingerboard: Laurel, 12” (305 mm)
  • Body Material: Laminated Maple
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby B60
#TOP 31

Gretsch G2420T Streamliner Hollow Body Gunmetal w/Bigsby & Broad'Tron BT-2S Pickups

Gretsch

Features

  • 2 Humbucking Pickups - Gunmetal
  • Sides
  • Nato Neck
  • Laurel Fingerboard
  • Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top
#TOP 32

Ibanez LGB30 George Benson Signature Hollowbody Electric Guitar Vintage Yellow Sunburst

Ibanez

Features

  • Custom designed tailpiece
  • "Super 58 Custom Pickups deliver the smooth, nuanced tones and the biting growl of bluesThe ebony fretboard with Artstar fret edge treatment provides tight response and smooth left-hand fingeringThe bone nut provides richer tone from low to highComes with both wood and adjustable metal bridgeCustom designed tailpieceIncludes hardshell case"
  • Comes with both wood and adjustable metal bridge
  • The ebony fretboard with Artstar fret edge treatment provides tight response and smooth left-hand fingering
  • The bone nut provides richer tone from low to high
#TOP 33

Guild Guitars Starfire I Jet 90 Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • Three Guild Franz P90 pickups anchored to a chambered mahogany center block have this baby primed for everything from crisp, vintage jazz tones to open-throttle overdrive.
  • Roaring to the lead of the pack comes an all-new contender: the Starfire I Jet90.
  • The Starfire I Jet90 comes equipped with a Guild Vibrato Tailpiece and Tune-o-matic bridge for added tonal expression and range of playability.
  • Born from the iconic Guild models of yesteryear and raised with rebellious, free-spirited individuality, the Starfire I Jet90 combines the classic Starfire body shape with the slick, rugged aesthetic of Guild’s vintage 6 in-line headstock.
  • The six-way rotary switch allows players to dial in their preferred P90 combination for the right amount of bite to any riff, while switch position indicator pins (in the style of 1950’s Guilds) help keep the player on track.
#TOP 34

Guild Guitars Starfire I Jet 90 Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • Natural wood has unique spirit and varies greatly in color richness and wood grain; Product shipped may appear lighter or darker in color than the product shown here.
  • Born from the iconic Guild models of yesteryear and raised with rebellious, free-spirited individuality, the Starfire I Jet90 combines the classic Starfire body shape with the slick, rugged aesthetic of Guild’s vintage 6 in-line headstock.
  • The Starfire I Jet90 comes equipped with a Guild Vibrato Tailpiece and Tune-o-matic bridge for added tonal expression and range of playability.
  • The six-way rotary switch allows players to dial in their preferred P90 combination for the right amount of bite to any riff, while switch position indicator pins (in the style of 1950’s Guilds) help keep the player on track.
  • Roaring to the lead of the pack comes an all-new contender: the Starfire I Jet90.
  • Three Guild Franz P90 pickups anchored to a chambered mahogany center block have this baby primed for everything from crisp, vintage jazz tones to open-throttle overdrive.
#TOP 35

Epiphone Sheraton II Pro Semi-Hollowbody Guitar (Vintage Sunburst GH)

Epiphone

Features

  • Country of origin is China
  • The Sheraton-II PRO has laminated Maple back and sides, along with a laminated Maple top. The neck is a 5-pc Hard Maple/Walnut laminate with a '60s Slim Taper neck profile
  • The Sheraton-II PRO has the ProBucker 2 and 3 pickups along with coil taps on the Neck and Bridge Volume knobs. Lock Tone Tune-o-matic bridge and Stop Bar Tailpiece
  • Set neck with a Rosewood fingerboard with pearloid and abalone/block and triangle inlays. And a Graphtech NuBone XL nut and medium jumbo frets
#TOP 36

Guild Guitars Starfire V Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild Guitars

Features

  • Includes TKL Deluxe Hardshell Case
  • 3 Piece Neck (mahogany/maple/mahogany) with Indian Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Guild LB-1 "Little Bucker" Neck and Bridge Pickups
  • Guild Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Rosewood Base and Guild Vibrato Tailpiece
  • Arched Laminated Mahogany Top and Back, Laminated Mahogany Sides
  • Hand orientation: Right
#TOP 37

Squier by Fender Classic Vibe 70's Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar

Fender

Features

  • Nickel-plated hardware
  • 100% designed by Fender
  • Hand orientation: Right
  • Inspired by 1970s-era Telecaster models
  • Fender-Designed Wide Range humbucking pickups
  • Vintage-tinted gloss neck finish
#TOP 38

Guild Guitars Starfire I SC Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • Based on the timeless Starfire II and III single cut body shape, the Starfire I SC features a 2“ thick, hollow body with an added bridge block to increase bridge stability and improved resonance.
  • The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U” neck profile provide a fast, smooth playing neck, while the premium Guild Vintage 18 tuners and Tune-o-matic bridge ensure the strings are accessible and in tune.
  • An affordably priced, single cut Starfire has arrived.
  • Rich, vintage tone is injected by Guild’s own HB-2 Alnico II humbuckers, and the push-pull coil splitting feature allows for singing, single coil tones from either pickup.
  • Made with a sturdy arched maple top, back, and sides, the Starfire I SC has the airy tonality of a hollow body instrument with bright overtones and pronounced lows.
#TOP 39

IYV 6 String Semi-Hollow-Body Electric Guitar

Artist Unknown

Features

  • all guitars are made punctually by CNC machine with computer programming
  • All guitars with good specification
  • Perfect neck with almost no defectiveness
#TOP 40

Guild Guitars Starfire IV ST 12-String Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • Pickups: LB-1
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
  • Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany/Maple/Mahogany
  • Body: Arched Laminated Mahogany
  • Hand orientation: Right
  • Scale Length: 24 3/4″ (628 mm)
#TOP 41

D'Angelico 6 String Semi-Hollow-Body Electrical Guitar

D'Angelico

Features

  • The C-shape neck with 14-inch fingerboard radius offers extreme playability without wrist strain
  • The Premier Bedford SH boasts a modern design with a contoured F-hole over its oversized body chamber that blends the tonal sounds of solid bodies and semi-hollows perfectly
  • The Bedford SH has stood out with its unique design and playability in the world of three-pickup solid-bodies
  • Featuring two USA Seymour Duncan tele-style pickups located in the neck and middle with a mini-humbucker nestled in the bridge for a total of five rich tones
#TOP 42

Guild Guitars Starfire I-12 Double Cutaway 12-String Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar

Guild

Features

  • GUILD HB-2 HUMBUCKERS WITH PUSH/PULL COIL SPLIT. Equipped with Guild HB-2 humbuckers, the Starfire I-12 offers a wide array of vintage and modern 12-string electric tones. Inspired by Guild’s sought-after HB-1 pickups, HB-2 humbuckers are constructed using Alnico II magnets for rich, full tone, a perfect complement to the wide range of frequencies produced by a 12-string guitar. Complete with a fully bound body, bound 12.5” radius rosewood fretboard, classic Guild knobs, three-step black pickguard, nickel Guild headstock logo, and full gloss Cherry Red finish.
  • ARCHED MAHOGANY BODY WITH MAHOGANY CENTER BLOCK CONSTRUCTION. The Starfire I-12 features a semi-hollow construction utilizing a mahogany center block for increased sustain and chime from the octave strings and reduced feedback. Retaining the airy, crisp tone you would expect from a semi-hollow body. Made with a sturdy arched mahogany top, back, and sides, the Starfire I-12 electric guitar maintains classic Guild tone and response without sacrificing live playability.
  • 24 3/4" SCALE MAHOGANY NECK WITH COMFORTABLE 1 11/16" NUT WIDTH. Ease and playability are key to the Starfire I-12. The 24 3/4” scale length and modern thin “U“ neck profile provide a fast, smooth playing neck, while the 18th fret neck-to-body joint provides easy access to the upper register of the fretboard. Tune-o-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece ensure solid intonation and great sustain.
  • Natural wood has unique spirit and varies greatly in color richness and wood grain; Product shipped may appear lighter or darker in color than the product shown here
  • GUILD'S MOST AFFORDABLE 12-STRING ELECTRIC GUITAR! Guild’s 12-string legacy expands into the Starfire I series with the Starfire I-12. This gig-ready semi-hollow body 12-string offers a wide range of iconic Guild tones in a comfortable and affordable fashion.
#TOP 43

D'Angelico 6 String Semi-Hollow-Body Electrical Guitar

D'Angelico

Features

  • Premier SS offers extreme playability with a C-shape neck that allows musicians to play without wrist ache
  • Duncan Designed humbuckers deliver the desired full-bodied tone associated with D’Angelico guitars and a Stairstep tailpiece provides a spongy feel and adds harmonic sparkle to your sound
  • This guitar is great for a wide variety of musical genres, from smooth jazz to soulful rock
#TOP 44

Hagstrom 6 String Semi-Hollow-Body Electric Guitar

Hagstrom

Features

  • pickup's 2 x Hagstrom H-50 - Alnico 5
  • Bridge: Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom Tremar Vibrato
  • H-Expander truss rod and Resinator fingerboard, providing the ultimate in playing surface stability and optimal tonal enhancement
  • Hagstroms renowned Tremar vibrato system is smooth and musical, with stability enhanced by the Tune-O-Matic roller bridge
  • Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle Switch
#TOP 45

Ibanez GB Series GB10SE George Benson Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar Brown Sunburst Tortoise Pickguard

Ibanez

Features

  • It also features an ebony bridge and the same eye-catching GB10 tailpiece as its more expensive sibling
  • Inspired by the popularity of George Benson’s GB10 signature model, the GB10SE exemplifies Ibanez expertise in creating high-quality, affordable signature instruments capable of meeting the artists exacting demands
  • The GB10SE’s comfortably sized, narrower, hollowbody features a spruce top with maple back and sides, augmented with a strong, smooth GB 3-piece maple set-in neck
  • As part of the highly regarded Artstar Series, GB10SE retains many of the same features and appointments of its posh predecessor, at a price accessible for the working musician
  • Comfortably sized Spruce top Maple back and sides GB 3-piece maple set-in neck Ebony bridge GB10 tailpiece Half-bone/half-brass nut Sure Grip III control knobs GB Special mini-humbuckers Includes hardshell case
#TOP 46

Ktaxon 6 String Electric Guitar

Ktaxon

Features

  • Premium Guitar TrustworthyThis jazz electric guitar features a basswood semi-hollow body, inset maple neck and laurel wood fingerboard for a warm, strong and stable tone. Additionally, the guitar face is adorned with a pearl shell texture that adds another level of beauty.
  • with Humbucking PickupsOur electric guitar features humbucking pickups with a 24.75" scale length, and it has 3 pickup options to flexibly adjust the sound and experiment with different musical styles. What's more, the humbucking pickups have high power output and excellent noise reduction performance.
  • Classic Style & Excellent ToneIn the Ktaxon electric guitar series, you can find this semi-hollow model for old jazz style as well as rock style, which is highly appreciated by music lovers for its beautiful sound and stable and long-lasting intonation. Its smooth lacquered appearance makes it look even cool and stylish.
  • Good Choice for GiftsThis guitar kit is not only suitable for beginners and professionals but is also a great choice for birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc. It contains an electric guitar, bag, strap, cable and 2 plectrums.
  • with Four Retro KnobsThe Ktaxon guitar's four knobs with anti-slip function controls the volume of the neck and bridge pickups, as well as the tone three-position pickup switch. And it can switch the combination of pickups to provide multiple tone options.
#TOP 47

Ibanez GB10SEFMSRR Signature Series George Benson 6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Sapphire Red)

Ibanez

Features

  • Ebony Bridge: Ebony bridge transfers string vibration directly to the body, delivering a natural and warm tone
  • GB Special Pickups: GB special pickups are installed and float off the body, eliminating feedback and enabling a superbly warm jazz sound
  • Flame Maple Top/Flamed Maple Back and Sides: Flamed Maple offers a beautiful wood grain
  • Medium Frets with Artstar Fret Edge Treatment: Medium-sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes
  • Ebony Fretboard: Ebony produces tight lows and mid-range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain
#TOP 48

Ktaxon 42 Inch Electric Guitar

Ktaxon

Features

  • with Humbucking Pickups - Our electric guitar features humbucking pickups with a 24.75" scale length, and it has 3 pickup options to flexibly adjust the sound and experiment with different musical styles. What's more, the humbucking pickups have high power output and excellent noise reduction performance.
  • Classic Style & Excellent Tone - In the Ktaxon electric guitar series, you can find this semi-hollow model for old jazz style as well as rock style, which is highly appreciated by music lovers for its beautiful sound and stable and long-lasting intonation. Its smooth lacquered appearance makes it look even cool and stylish.
  • with Four Retro Knobs - The Ktaxon guitar's four knobs with anti-slip function controls the volume of the neck and bridge pickups, as well as the tone three-position pickup switch. And it can switch the combination of pickups to provide multiple tone options.
  • Good Choice for Gifts - This guitar kit is not only suitable for beginners and professionals but is also a great choice for birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc. It contains an electric guitar, bag, strap, cable and 2 plectrums.
  • Premium Guitar Trustworthy - This jazz electric guitar features a basswood semi-hollow body, inset maple neck and laurel wood fingerboard for a warm, strong and stable tone. Additionally, the guitar face is adorned with a pearl shell texture that adds another level of beauty.
#TOP 49

Ibanez George Benson Signature 6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar (Jet Blue Burst

Ibanez

Features

  • Wood Tailpiece: Wood tailpiece cover maintains the guitar�s aesthetics
  • Guitar String: The Ibanez George Benson Signature Hollow Body Electric Guitar features 6-String
  • Magic Touch-Mini Humbucker Pickup: The Ibanez George Benson Signature 6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar features a custom-made Magic Touch-Mini humbucker pickup that provides a balance of classic tones and clear articulation on both the top and bottom of the sound spectrum
  • Walnut Bridge and VT14 Tailpiece: A walnut bridge and VT14 tailpiece ensure rock-solid stability
  • Color: This guitar is available in Jet Blue Burst color

Learn More About Purchasing the hollow body electric guitars

What is the hardest instrument to play?

The 7 hardest instruments to learn, play, and master
  • Oboe.
  • Violin.
  • French horn.
  • Piano.
  • Hammond organ.
  • Drums.
  • Accordion.

Why Telecasters are better than Stratocasters?

Telecaster is much more versatile, whereas Stratocaster offers a broader palette of tones. Telecaster is easier to play and tune, whereas Stratocaster is more comfortable to hold. Telecaster has one piece that extends right below the bridge pickup, whereas the Stratocaster bridge that has a two-point tremolo system.

Do hollow body electric guitars sound like acoustic?

The full and complete hollow body electric guitar is like an acoustic without a soundhole and it has a profound effect on the tone of the guitar. The pickups on the face of the guitar capture the resonance of the strings reverberating with the hollow inside of the body.

How many guitars does a normal person have?

Research suggests the average player now owns between seven and eight guitars (though the figures referenced here are, at best, anecdotal), meaning the guitarist with one good amp and electric is increasingly an anomaly.

Should I loosen my guitar strings when not playing?

One of the most common questions newer players have is, should I loosen my guitar strings when not playing? No, It's safe to leave your guitar strings in tune and tight when not playing them. Your guitar is designed to handle the tension.

Editor's Notes

To make this list of the top hollow body electric guitars we spent 72 hours to analyze over 135 buyer reviews carefully. As a result, our editors chose the 49 products most people truly liked. They boast of the rating of 433, on average, and cost around $19555.

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Steve loves music. Steve Romanoski and his wife live in Alaska. They are always on the go, exploring new places and trying out new products (especially those which can help them enjoy the great musics even more). When he's not writing about products, Steve Romanoski enjoys reading books about history and science. He likes to think of himself as a renaissance man, but his wife would probably say that he's just a big kid at heart.