Best Epiphone Semiacoustic Guitars 2026
Premium Epiphone semiacoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 Ebony
by
Epiphone
Rockabilly
Vintage Style
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata ES-335 EbonyElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop: MapleGlued-in neck:...
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 576895
$1,429
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Classic White VOS
by
Epiphone
Vintage Style
Blues
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Epiphone 1959 ES-355 Classic White VOSElectric GuitarInspired by Gibson Custom Shop / Modern CollectionStyle:...
⭐
4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 588023
$1,374
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone ES-335 Figured Tea Burst
by
Epiphone
Blues
Rockabilly
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Epiphone ES-335 Figured Tea BurstElectric Guitar"Inspired by Gibson" modelDesign: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop...
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 501055
$658
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties Ch
by
Epiphone
Clean Tones
Rockabilly
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Sixties ChElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollowbody5-ply topback and sides: Maple /...
⭐
4.4/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614931
$1,374
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone Casino Vintage Sunburst
by
Epiphone
Jazz
Vintage Style
Country
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Epiphone Casino Vintage SunburstElectric GuitarStyle: HollowbodyBody and top: Maple laminatedNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 568059
$658
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone ES-335 Vintage Sunburst
by
Epiphone
Vintage Style
Rockabilly
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Can be more expensive
Epiphone ES-335 Vintage SunburstElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowTop: MapleBack and sides: MapleNeck:...
⭐
5.0/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 501059
$582
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone ES-335 Cherry
by
Epiphone
Country
Vintage Style
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Epiphone ES-335 CherryElectric GuitarDesign: Semi-Hollow "Inspired by Gibson"Top: MapleBack and sides:...
⭐
4.8/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 501057
$549
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone ES-335 Figured Blueberry Burst
by
Epiphone
Blues
Jazz
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Epiphone ES-335 Figured Blueberry BurstElectric Guitar"Inspired by Gibson" modelDesign: Semi-Hollowback and...
⭐
4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 501051
$659
#11
⭐
5.0/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone Riviera Sparkling Burgundy
by
Epiphone
Vintage Style
Rockabilly
Blues
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Can be more expensive
Epiphone Riviera Sparkling BurgundyElectric GuitarDesign: Semi-hollow bodyBody: Laminated mapleTop: Laminated...
⭐
5.0/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 502010
$626
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Epiphone ES-339 Cherry
by
Epiphone
Country
Jazz
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Epiphone ES-339 CherryElectric Guitar"Inspired by Gibson" modelDesign: Semi-HollowTop: MapleBack and sides:...
⭐
4.5/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 501070
$532
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata ES-355 Cherry
by
Epiphone
Country
Jazz
Blues
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Epiphone Shinichi Ubukata ES-335 CherryElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop: MapleSet-in neck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 576899
$1,429
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
