Best Semiacoustic Guitars 2025

Top-rated semiacoustic guitars 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Blues For Rockabilly For Country For Clean Tones For Vintage Style

BRANDS: Gretsch Gibson DAngelico Ibanez Epiphone Harley Benton Duesenberg Taylor PRS Larry Carlton Guild Stanford Maybach

Harley Benton CST-24HB TOL Tobacco Fl Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Harley Benton CST-24HB TOL Tobacco Fl Bundle

by Harley Benton

Vintage Style Country Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Prone to feedback at high volumes

Harley Benton CST-24HB TOL Tobacco Fl Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CST-24HB TOL Tobacco...

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 371890

$549

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Harley Benton Aeolus Frost Flame - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton Aeolus Frost Flame

by Harley Benton

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

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Larry Carlton H7T Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Larry Carlton H7T Black

by Larry Carlton

Blues Jazz Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✗ CONS

• Requires careful stage positioning
• Can be more expensive

Larry Carlton H7T BlackElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollowBody: MapleTop: MapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 584326

$842

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Duesenberg Starplayer TV CHG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Duesenberg Starplayer TV CHG

by Duesenberg

Jazz Rockabilly Country

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✗ CONS

• Requires careful stage positioning
• May not suit heavy rock styles

Duesenberg Starplayer TV CHGElectric GuitarBuild: Semi-hollow body with sustain centre blockArchedlaminated top:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 483714

$2,804

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DAngelico Deluxe DC Satin Brown Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

DAngelico Deluxe DC Satin Brown Burst

by DAngelico

Rockabilly Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
• Classic vintage aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Prone to feedback at high volumes

DAngelico Deluxe DC Satin Brown BurstElectric GuitarStyle: Semi Hollow with double cut and centre blockback and sides:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 545015

$1,869

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Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series Bundle

by Harley Benton

Country Rockabilly Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
• Natural acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

• Requires careful stage positioning
• Can be more expensive

Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series*Electric...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 371744

$417

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DAngelico Deluxe Mini DC Satin Trans Win - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

DAngelico Deluxe Mini DC Satin Trans Win

by DAngelico

Blues Jazz Vintage Style

Key Feature:

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
• Classic vintage aesthetics

✗ CONS

• May not suit heavy rock styles
• Limited high-gain capabilities

DAngelico Deluxe Mini DC Satin Trans WinElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollow with single cutaway and centre blockback and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 545088

$1,869

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Stanford CR Thinline 35 Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Stanford CR Thinline 35 Cherry

by Stanford

Vintage Style Blues Jazz

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Comfortable playing feel

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Stanford CR Thinline 35 CherryElectric GuitarCrossroads seriesDesign: Thinline semi-hollow bodyBack & sides: Maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 485098

$1,374

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Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335 SC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335 SC

by Epiphone

Vintage Style Clean Tones Country

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
• Classic vintage aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Prone to feedback at high volumes

Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335 SCElectric GuitarMarty Schwartz Signature modelStyle: Semi-Hollowback and sides: Maple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (9 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 568078

$934

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Epiphone Jim James ES-335 70s WF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Epiphone Jim James ES-335 70s WF

by Epiphone

Vintage Style Country Blues

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✗ CONS

• May not suit heavy rock styles
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Epiphone Jim James ES-335 70s WFElectric GuitarJim James (My Morning Jacket) Signature ModelType: Semi-HollowTop:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 561464

$879

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Epiphone Sheraton Natural - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Epiphone Sheraton Natural

by Epiphone

Country Vintage Style Jazz

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage aesthetics
• Natural acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

• May not suit heavy rock styles
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Epiphone Sheraton NaturalElectric GuitarBody: Laminated mapleHeadstock inlay: Pearloid VineSet-in neck: MahoganyNeck...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 567293

$855

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Epiphone Casino Vintage Sunburst LH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 5.0/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Epiphone Casino Vintage Sunburst LH

by Epiphone

Jazz Vintage Style Rockabilly

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
• Classic vintage aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Prone to feedback at high volumes

Epiphone Casino Vintage Sunburst LHElectric GuitarLeft-handed modelType: Semi-HollowBody and top: Maple laminatedNeck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 576902

$692

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Gretsch Brian Setzer G6120T-BSSMK 59 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gretsch Brian Setzer G6120T-BSSMK 59

by Gretsch

Rockabilly Vintage Style Jazz

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Gretsch Brian Setzer G6120T-BSSMK 59Electric GuitarBrian Setzer modelDesign: Hollow bodyBody: Laminated mapleBody:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 469151

$3,959

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Duesenberg Starplayer TV Vintage Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Vintage Burst

by Duesenberg

Blues Clean Tones Jazz

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• May not suit heavy rock styles

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Vintage BurstElectric GuitarBuild: Semi-hollow body with sustain centre blockArchedlaminated...

⭐ 4.8/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 483708

$2,969

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DAngelico Excel Mini DC Trans Cherry 25 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

DAngelico Excel Mini DC Trans Cherry 25

by DAngelico

Clean Tones Country Vintage Style

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing feel
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✗ CONS

• May not suit heavy rock styles
• Prone to feedback at high volumes

DAngelico Excel Mini DC Trans Cherry 25Electric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollow with double cutawayTop: Laminated flamed...

⭐ 4.8/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 621859

$1,759

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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.

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Harley Benton CST-24HB TOL Tobacco Fl Bundle

Harley Benton Aeolus Frost Flame

Larry Carlton H7T Black

Duesenberg Starplayer TV CHG

DAngelico Deluxe DC Satin Brown Burst

Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series Bundle

DAngelico Deluxe Mini DC Satin Trans Win

Stanford CR Thinline 35 Cherry

Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335 SC

Epiphone Jim James ES-335 70s WF

Epiphone Sheraton Natural

Epiphone Casino Vintage Sunburst LH

Gretsch Brian Setzer G6120T-BSSMK 59

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Vintage Burst

DAngelico Excel Mini DC Trans Cherry 25

How to Choose the Best Semiacoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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