Best Semiacoustic Guitars 2026
Top-rated semiacoustic guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 2026
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Duesenberg Fullerton TV Vintage White
by
Duesenberg
Vintage Style
Clean Tones
Country
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Duesenberg TV Fullerton VW Vintage WhiteElectric GuitarDesign: Semi-hollowTop: Archedlaminated spruceBack:...
⭐
4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 233395
$2,859
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV CAB
by
Duesenberg
Blues
Clean Tones
Country
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Duesenberg Starplayer TV CABElectric GuitarBuild: Semi-hollow body with sustain centre blockArchedlaminated top:...
⭐
4.7/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 483713
$2,859
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
DAngelico Excel Mini DC Viola
by
DAngelico
Country
Clean Tones
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
DAngelico Excel Mini DC ViolaElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollow body with centre blockback and sides made of laminated...
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 515160
$1,648
#4
⭐
5.0/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Larry Carlton H7V CS
Rockabilly
Blues
Country
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Larry Carlton H7V CSElectric GuitarType: Semi-HollowbodyMaple bodyFlamed maple topSet mahogany neckEbony...
⭐
5.0/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 536998
$604
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton Aeolus Frost Flame
Blues
Jazz
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Can be more expensive
Harley Benton Aeolus Frost FlameElectric GuitarPro SeriesStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MahoganyTop: AAA flamed maple...
⭐
4.4/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 496344
$439
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Heritage Guitar H-535 OSB
Jazz
Clean Tones
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Heritage Guitar H-535 OSBElectric GuitarDesign: Semi-hollowBody: MapleTop & Back: Flamed mapleNeck: Mahogany...
⭐
5.0/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 447319
$3,299
#7
⭐
4.8/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
DAngelico Premier DC Surf Green
by
DAngelico
Clean Tones
Rockabilly
Country
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
DAngelico Premier DC Surf GreenElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollow with double cutawayBody: MapleNeck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.8/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 610072
$703
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone Casino Natural w/ Epi Pro P90
by
Epiphone
Rockabilly
Jazz
Country
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Epiphone Casino Natural w/ Epi Pro P90Electric GuitarStyle: hollow bodyBody and top: Maple laminatedNeck:...
⭐
4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 568063
$703
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Larry Carlton H7V VS
Vintage Style
Country
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Larry Carlton H7V VSElectric GuitarConstruction: Semi-HollowbodyMaple bodyFlamed maple topSet mahogany neckEbony...
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 537001
$604
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
DAngelico Excel SS Vintage Natural
by
DAngelico
Rockabilly
Jazz
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
DAngelico Excel SS Vintage NaturalElectric GuitarConstruction: Semi hollowbody with centre blockLaminated spruce...
⭐
4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 515067
$1,704
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone Noel Gallagher Riviera LH
by
Epiphone
Blues
Rockabilly
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Can be more expensive
Epiphone Noel Gallagher Riviera LHElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelNoel Gallagher Signature modelStyle:...
⭐
4.5/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 550564
$989
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Jr. CG
by
Gretsch
Vintage Style
Country
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic CGElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollow with centre blockBody: Maple laminatedBody width: 343...
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 455386
$966
#13
⭐
4.9/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch G5420T EMTC CLS HLW VWT/GRY
by
Gretsch
Jazz
Vintage Style
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gretsch G5420T EMTC CLS HLW VWT/GRYElectric GuitarType: Hollowbody with cutawayBody: Maple laminatedTop: arched maple...
⭐
4.9/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583693
$912
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
DAngelico Premier Mini DC Black Flake
by
DAngelico
Jazz
Blues
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
DAngelico Premier Mini DC Black FlakeElectric GuitarType: Semi-HollowbodyBody: MapleTop: Maple laminatedNeck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 611080
$879
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC GNMTL
by
Gretsch
Blues
Clean Tones
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC GNMTLElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard:...
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 620013
$648
How to Choose the Best Semiacoustic Guitars
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced semiacoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
