Best Sellers
Top products on Reverb over the past 90 days
Best Sellers in Electric Guitars - Semi-Hollow
- 5
Rickenbacker 330
55 available from $1,487As one of the most popular Rick guitars currently in production, the Rickenbacker 330 has a host of famous fans: Tom Petty, Pete Townshend, Carrie Brownstein, and Johnny Marr, to name a few. The 330 sports Rickenbacker’s classic semi-hollow crescent moon body made of maple. Older 330 models came with the Rickenbacker Toaster pickups, which are more suited to a tone a la The Beatles, while the newer Hi-Gain pickups may sound more like The Smiths. Either way, the Rickenbacker 330 is great for jangly, British-sounding tone. - 7
Epiphone Sheraton II 1986 - 2007
34 available from $578.99The Epiphone Sheraton II features an 'Epiphone by Gibson' headstock from 1986 - 1988 and more traditional 'Epiphone' labeled headstock from 1988. It is made with a maple / walnut neck which differs from the models made from 2008 onward which features a maple neck. - 9
Gibson ES-335 Dot 1991 - 2014
64 available from $2,000The 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.
The 1991 - 2014 era of Gibson USA ES-335s were available with either a plain or figured maple top. These models are identical other than the figured maple, and can be identified by their model codes: ESDP for plain top models, and ESDT for figured top models. The model codes can be found on the f-hole sticker or COA booklet depending on the year of production. - 10
PRS CE-24 Semi-Hollow
91 available from $1,350Features a 25" scale length, and a pair of 85/15 humbuckers. Semi-Hollow version of the longtime PRS staple, the CE-24. - 12
Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline
22 available from $625The Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline has become a staple for guitarists after the hot-rodded look and tone of vintage Teles in a reliable, modern package. Modeled after the Teles of the late '60s that guitarists would customize with hot-to-the-touch pickups, the '72 Classic Series sports a pair of Wide Range Humbuckers and a chunky '70s-style neck painstakingly recreated from actual vintage specimens. Finished in a polyurethane gloss showcasing the semi-hollow ash body, the '72 Telecaster Thinline doesn't disappoint in sound or looks. - 14
Gibson ES-335 Dot Figured 1991 - 2014
85 available from $2,499The 1991 - 2014 era of Gibson USA ES-335s were available with either a plain or figured maple top. These models are identical other than the figured maple, and can be identified by their model codes: ESDP for plain top models, and ESDT for figured top models. The model codes can be found on the f-hole sticker or COA booklet depending on the year of production. - 16
Epiphone ES-339 (2020 - Present)
29 available from $499.99Epiphone's new Inspired by Gibson ES-339 is a smaller-bodied variation of the larger ES-335. It still promises to deliver the tone and feel of a classic Gibson in a more affordable package for budget-conscious guitarists, featuring 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. Available in a variety of finishes, the Inspired by Gibson ES-339 is a great instrument for any playing style. - 23
Rickenbacker 360/12
44 available from $1,999Made famous by George Harrison in the ‘60s, the jangly Rickenbacker 360/12 12-string electric guitar has become perhaps one of the most iconic 12-string electrics. With a semi-hollow body and thru-body neck, the 360/12 is able to create a unique tone that is difficult to create with other 12-string guitars. Though this model has undergone many changes and seen many iterations through the years, the newer Rick 360/12 models have a slimmer neck and are still highly-sought instruments. - 25
Rickenbacker 360 (1990 - 2011)
24 available from $1,815One of the most iconic staples in the company's roster, the Rickenbacker 360 Electric Guitar stands in celebrity alongside the likes of the Stratocaster and Les Paul. Immediately recognizable for its distinctive body shape, unique teardrop-like f-hole, and triangular pearloid inlays, the maple body and smooth three-piece maple/walnut neck are complemented by an easily playable rosewood fretboard and signature Rickenbacker tailpiece. Not just easy on the eyes, the pair of hi-gain single-coil pickups each feature their own three-way pickup and individual tone and volume controls for summoning those signature cleans and gritty overdriven tones favored by players from George Harrison to Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. - 27
Epiphone ES-335 (2020 - Present)
50 available from $400Epiphone's new Inspired by Gibson ES-335 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. Available in a variety of finishes, the Inspired by Gibson ES-335 is a great instrument for any playing style. - 28
Gibson ES-135 1991 - 2003
13 available from $1,499.99What if a rockin' ES-335 and a jazzy ES-175 had a child? You'd get the incredibly versatile, semi-hollow Gibson ES-135. Initially produced with P-100s, later models feature dual humbuckers. High fidelity while still warm and resonant, this guitar has the skillset of a 335 with a bit more jazz and rockabilly capability. It's a mid-point that's hard to put a finger on, but once you're there it feels so right. - 31
Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson Custom" Alex Lifeson Signature '76 ES-355 Reissue
4 available from $1,480.14 - 34
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Electric Guitar
60 available from $2,150The 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. - 39
Gretsch G5622T Electromatic Center Block Double Cutaway with Bigsby, Laurel Fretboard
56 available from $600Features Black Top Filter'Tron pickups, as opposed to the earlier Hilo'Tron pickups on the previous version. - 42
Fender American Vintage II '72 Telecaster Thinline
91 available from $1,599.99Part of the relaunched 2022 American Vintage II Series, this '72 Telecaster Thinline is as close to true vintage as you can get today. One-piece maple neck, Wide Range CuNiFe humbuckers, and a Strat-style hardtail bridge. - 44
Rickenbacker 330 (1990 - 2011)
9 available from $1,798As one of the most popular Rick guitars currently in production, the Rickenbacker 330 has a host of famous fans: Tom Petty, Pete Townshend, Carrie Brownstein, and Johnny Marr, to name a few. The 330 sports Rickenbacker’s classic semi-hollow crescent moon body made of maple. Older 330 models came with the Rickenbacker Toaster pickups, which are more suited to a tone a la The Beatles, while the newer Hi-Gain pickups may sound more like The Smiths. Either way, the Rickenbacker 330 is great for jangly, British-sounding tone. - 49
Rickenbacker 330/12
58 available from $1,799.99With sharp double-cutaways and the recognizable Rickenbacker body shape made from maple, the semi-hollow Rickenbacker 330-12 12-string electric guitar has proven to be one of the brand's most popular models since the 1960s. The 330-12 has been used for its jangly sound, perfect for pop and various other genres, by the likes of Tom Petty, Johnny Marr, and Peter Buck, to name a few. - 50
Epiphone Sheraton II 2008 - 2015
12 available from $450The Epiphone Sheraton, along with the Gibson ES-335, was one of the first semi-hollow electric guitar models ever produced. Today the Epiphone Sheraton II continues the legacy of the original's warm, singing, feedback-resistant tone. Read more about the history of the Epiphone Sheraton II, learn about why it is the best semi-hollow electric guitar for the money and shop for new and used Sheraton IIs. This run of Sheratons differs from the perviously model in that in features a maple neck instead of a maple / walnut neck. - 51
Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single Cutaway with Gold Hardware
22 available from $625From 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. - 53
Gibson Memphis ES-Les Paul
14 available from $3,000Gibson's ES-Les Paul is a hybrid design which borrows elements from the ES-335 and the Les Paul.
Features:- 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple construction for top, back, rim with a figured top
- 1-piece mahogany neck with "C" profile, rosewood fingerboard, bone nut
- MHS Humbuckers
- Pearloid trapezoid inlays
- 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple construction for top, back, rim with a figured top
- 56
PRS SE Custom 22 Semi-Hollow
16 available from $549- 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
- 57
Epiphone ES-335 Figured
46 available from $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. - 61
Ibanez AS73 Artcore Electric Guitar
71 available from $260Love 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. - 62
Silvertone Jupiter 1423
10 available from $1,088Like many Silvertone guitars of this era, the Jupiter 1423 was produced by Harmony. It is similar to Harmony's H47 Stratotone model.
Years of Production: 1960s - 75
Fender TN-72 Thinline Telecaster Reissue MIJ
32 available from $800The first era of Fender Japan began in 1982, when domestic market Japanese Fenders started rolling out of factories. While Fender Japan is popularly known for some of their more extravagant aesthetics, the bulk of domestic Japanese production was focused on reissues of historic American Fender models. These reissue models were labeled by a two letter/two number model code for the model and reissue year, followed by a suffix that indicated the price in Yen, and any unique specifications the model had. While a given model might come in a variety of price points during a given model year, from entry level to the near Custom Shop quality of Fender Japan's ExTrad series, all the models would broadly follow the aesthetic and technical specifications of the original American models. Reissue models would follow this naming convention until 2015, when Fender Japan revamped their product line to more closely mirror the organizational structure of the Mexican and American made Fender lines. Models on this page represent the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production, and typically feature the old style Fender Japan serial number at the base of the neck, as opposed to the contemporary "JD-" serial number format found on the back of the headstock. The original model codes (and frequently the value suffix) can usually be found in the neck pocket of the body, and at the base of the neck where the mounting holes are. - 76
Gibson ES-335 Dot Satin 2006 - 2014
9 available from $2,499.99In the mid-2000s, Gibson released a version of the ES-335 that used a thinner, more economical finish. This brought down the price and provided a smooth, matte texture to the body.
*Not to be confused with the short-lived satin finish ES-333, which had exposed humbuckers and no binding.
Years of Production: 2006 - 2014 - 82
Epiphone Riviera Custom P-93
15 available from $385The Epiphone Riviera Custom P-93 features three Alnico-V P90s, a B70 Bigsby Vibrato, gold hardware, with hard scalloped bracing and sound posts. - 83
Fender Modern Player Starcaster
6 available from $755Gibson dominated the semi-hollow guitar market from the 1950s onward, spurring Fender to try and gain market share in that segment in the 1970s. To do that, they developed the Fender Starcaster, a short-lived offset semi-hollow guitar with dual humbuckers. A loyal fan base grew for decades after production ended, leading to several boutique builds based on the template (i.e. the Bilt Volare, Paul Langudoec's custom build for Trey Anastasio). Finally, Fender hear the calling in 2012 and reissued the guitar as the Modern Player Starcaster. The model is built in China to keep costs and pricing affordable, but offers the same essential design elements as the original. - 85
Epiphone Wildkat (1999 - 2019)
16 available from $325With roots in Epiphone's deep archtop design history, the Epiphone Wildkat is a small hollowbody with some Gretsch-like similarities but at far more musician-friendly prices. Its mahogany body is completed with a maple top and maple neck, along with a rosewood fingerboard. Its distinctive dogear P90s are topped off by a Bigsby tremolo and a number of distinctive limited edition finishes, including the Wildkat Deluxe and the Wildkat Royale. The Wildkat is also available with a stop bar tailpiece on the Wildkat Studio. - 90
Fender Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe
6 available from $583.20Combining the classic hot-rodded f-hole styling and hot P90 pickups, the Fender Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe offers classic Thinline sound at a solid price.
- Body: Semi-hollow mahogany with one f-hole
- Neck: Modern "C" profile bolt-on maple with maple fretboard
- Electronics: Dual Modern Player MP-90 pickups, volume/tone for each pickup, three-way pickup switch
- Other Features: String-thru-body hardtail bridge, skirted knobs
- 92
Danelectro Stock '59 DC
41 available from $399Features a double cutaway, two lipstick pickups, and a wood bridge. Available in Black, Vintage Aqua, Vintage Cream, Vintage Red, and Aquamarine. - 97
Epiphone Sheraton II Pro (2016 - 2022)
6 available from $602.73The Epiphone Sheraton II Pro picks up where the Epiphone Sheraton II 2008 - 2015 left off and features ProBucker pickups, a 5-piece maple / walnut neck and a GraphTech NuBone XL Nut. - 98
Gretsch G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut with V-Stoptail, BT-3S Pickups
64 available from $369.99 - 99
Epiphone The Dot 1997 - 2007
19 available from $320One of the most popular guitars in the Epiphone arsenal, The Epiphone The Dot features Alnico Classic and Classic Plus humbucker, slim taper "D" profile neck and a mahogany center block. The 1997 - 2007 model features a maple neck. - 100
Gibson Blueshawk (1994 - 2006)
10 available from $1,036For a lesser-known blues machine with a signature style to match, the Gibson Blueshawk delivers in spades with a semi-hollow body design, pair of custom P90 pickups, and a six-way Varitone switch for a world of warmth. Developed and marketed in the mid to late '90s, the Blueshawk fused the smaller shape of a solid body with the open presence of a hollow body to allow players a comfortable feel with a tone that could get big and gritty. One of the more affordable Gibsons on the market, the Blueshawk an American-made diamond in the rough.
