Best-Selling Semi-Hollow Body Guitars
The most popular semi-hollow body and ES-335-style guitars on Reverb, updated daily.
When the Gibson (Electric Spanish) ES-335 debuted in 1958, it was nothing short of an amplified revelation. Since the early ‘40s, manufacturers were trying to figure out how to stick a magnet on an archtop and project the guitar’s rich warmth enough to compete with big bands of the era. By adding a center block, acoustic bracing, and f-holes, they put a tamper on the feedback and gave rock, blues, and jazz guitarists a staple instrument.
There are as many 335-style semi-hollow bodies on the market as there are hit songs fueled by one. The familiar shape of the Ibanez Artcore AM93, the signature looks and tone of the Fender Thinline Tele, the rowdy rockabilly sensibilities of the Gretsch G5622T Electromatic: All have their attractive points, but it’s best to compare them side by side.
Find the best-selling models on Reverb, decide which one is the best fit for you, and start strumming out some warm, throaty hits of your own.
This page updates in real time with current data, so what you’re seeing is up-to-the-minute rankings. Click on each entry for more info and check out the bottom of the page for more details on buying a 335-style guitar.
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Epiphone ES-339 Pro 2012 - 2019
Starting at $400The semi-hollow Epiphone ES-339 Pro has only been around a short while, but it pays tribute to one of the most well-known guitars in Gibson's line: the ES-335. Its smaller body size makes it more akin to the Gibson ES-339, but the instrument's roots are place firmly in one of the more well-known of Gibson's ES line. The ES-339 Pro is great for a variety of genres, from rock to jazz to country, and is particularly great for players who want a lighter, more movable guitar. - 2
Epiphone Sheraton II PRO Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar
Starting at $500 - 3
Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT with V-Stoptail
Starting at $449 - 4
Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT with Bigsby
Starting at $449.99 - 5
Gibson ES-335 Dot 1991 - 2014
Starting at $2,599The Gibson ES-335 Dot has been known by more than one name over the last three decades, but it's undoubtedly singular in its popularity as one of Gibson's most well-known reissues. First known as the ES-335 Dot, then renamed the ES-335 Reissue in the '90s, this instrument is based on the technical specs of its 1960s predecessor. While specimens from the early '80s may command a higher asking price, all ES-335 Reissues are built from a semi-hollow maple body with a rosewood fingerboard, two humbuckers, and come with the identifying dot inlays. Its popularity over the years has landed the ES-335 Dot Reissue in the hands of many a famous guitarist, like Dave Grohl and Eric Clapton. - 6
Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 22 2017 - 2020
Starting at $560- Features a mahogany body and neck, a maple top with flame maple veneer, rosewood fretboard with 25" scale length, 85/15 'S' Humbuckers, and a tremolo
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Paul Reed Smith CE-24 Semi-Hollow
Starting at $1,700Features a 25" scale length, and a pair of 85/15 humbuckers. Semi-Hollow version of the longtime PRS staple, the CE-24. - 8
Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single Cutaway with Gold Hardware
Starting at $699From the warm gloss of smooth jazz tones to the snarling rumble of a rockabilly jam, the Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. delivers a gamut of tones with sleek looks to match. Gloss finishes like Cadillac Green and Azure Metallic are the perfect compliment to outfitted features like an authentic Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece and pair of Black Top Broad'Tron pickups responsible for all those tones on tap. A versatile workhorse ideal for any fan of Gretsch. - 9
Eastman T486 Thinline Archtop
Starting at $1,200 - 10
Epiphone ES-335 Figured
Starting at $460Epiphone's new Inspired by Gibson ES-335 Figured promises to deliver the tone and feel of a classic Gibson in a more affordable package for budget-conscious guitarists. It features the '60s-style Kalamazoo headstock that the rest of the collection also sports, as well as a solid maple center block for increased sustain and feedback resistance. This version also sports an extra eye-catching figured top for players that want to add a bit more flair to their stage performance. - 11
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Electric Guitar
Starting at $1,738.65The Duesenberg Starplayer TV is a luxe guitar with some of the best appointments for the guitar player who only wants the best. Semi-hollow, sporting one custom-wound P-90 at the neck and a vintage humbucker at the bridge, with a modified '60s-style tremolo and floating bridge, the Starplayer TV has pretty much everything you could ask for from a semi-hollow electric. Hop in a time machine and take it back to some of the best years of rock 'n' roll with the vintage-inspired Duesenberg Starplayer TV. - 12
Ibanez AS73 Artcore Electric Guitar
Starting at $320Love the feel and tone of semi-hollow guitars - especially those played by John Scofield and Eric Krasno - but balk at the price tags usually hanging on them? There are plenty of affordable options, but the Ibanez AS73 Artcore might just be the best value among them. If you don't have to have the Gibson body shape, the AS73 is a perfect platform for swapping in upgraded pickups or using as a starter guitar. Find anything else this rad under $350? Good luck. - 13
Gretsch G5622T Electromatic Center Block Double Cutaway with Bigsby, Laurel Fretboard
Starting at $619.99Features Black Top Filter'Tron pickups, as opposed to the earlier Hilo'Tron pickups on the previous version. - 14
Gretsch G2622 Streamliner Center Block with Laurel Fretboard, V-Stoptail
Starting at $369.99 - 15
Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 22 Semi-Hollow
Starting at $670- The SE Custom 22 Semi-Hollow features mahogany back, sides, and neck, with a maple top and flame maple veneer, a 25” scale length rosewood fretboard, tremolo bridge, and 85/15 ’S’ humbuckers
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Epiphone Casino Coupe
Starting at $499 - 17
Squier Paranormal Cabronita Telecaster Thinline
Starting at $329.99 - 18
Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block with Bigsby, BT-2S Pickups
Starting at $439.99 - 19
Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster
Starting at $379 - 20
Fender Artist Series JA-90 Jim Adkins Signature Telecaster
Starting at $750
What to Consider When Buying a Semi-Hollow Body Guitar
Shape
With acoustic design playing a larger role, the body is going to be a large factor in the sound you get. The Gibson or Epiphone ES-335 and its variants offer those room-filling rich harmonics, while sleeker options like the ES-339 and Fender Telecaster Thinline get you closer to solid-body sound with more bite.
Set vs. Bolt-On Neck
The sustain and resonance inherent in a semi-hollow body is a large part of their allure, and how the neck connects will affect response. A set neck will afford longer sustain but also runs for more money and a greater risk of breaking, while bolt-ons offer ease of repair and more affordable prices but less sustain.
