Best Semiacoustic Guitars for Clean Tones 2026
Perfect semiacoustic guitars for clean-tones - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Reverend Reeves Gabrels Spacehawk MR
by
Reverend
Clean Tones
Jazz
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Reverend Reeves Gabrels Spacehawk MRElectric GuitarReeves Gabrels (The Cure) signature modelType: Semi-hollowBody:...
⭐
4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 614746
$1,539
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Ibanez AS93QMSP-DBS
by
Ibanez
Jazz
Clean Tones
Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Ibanez AS93QMSP-DBSElectric GuitarType: Hollow bodyTop: Quilted mapleBack and sides: Quilted mapleSet-in 3-piece neck:...
⭐
4.7/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 607115
$989
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC BLK
by
Gretsch
Blues
Country
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC BLKElectric GuitarType: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 620014
$604
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC VLAMB
by
Gretsch
Vintage Style
Jazz
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC VLAMBElectric GuitarBody: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard inlays: Pearloid...
⭐
4.5/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 619994
$648
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Ibanez AS73-TTF
by
Ibanez
Blues
Clean Tones
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Ibanez AS73-TTFElectric GuitarType: Hollow bodyTop: BasswoodBack and sides: BasswoodSet-in neck: NyatohFingerboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 607122
$560
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Vintage Bu
by
Epiphone
Jazz
Clean Tones
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Vintage BuElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollowbody5-ply topback and sides: Maple /...
⭐
4.5/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614933
$1,374
#9
⭐
4.4/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch G2622 STRML CB DC CPR
by
Gretsch
Clean Tones
Country
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • Can be more expensive
Gretsch G2622 STRML CB DC CPRElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard...
⭐
4.4/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 620001
$604
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Evh SA126 Standard VWH
by
Evh
Blues
Jazz
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Evh SA126 Standard VWHElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: NyatohTop: MapleBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609249
$824
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC VLAMB
by
Gretsch
Jazz
Rockabilly
Blues
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Can be more expensive
Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC VLAMBElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard:...
⭐
4.4/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 620016
$604
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson ES-335 Figured Honey Amber
by
Gibson
Country
Blues
Jazz
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
Gibson ES-335 Figured Honey AmberElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollowBody: AAA flamed maple / poplar / mapleNeck:...
⭐
4.7/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609214
$3,519
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX CDG
by
Gretsch
Jazz
Vintage Style
Country
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX CDGElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollow with double cutawayBody: MapleNeck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609317
$3,442
#14
⭐
4.4/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH
by
Gretsch
Blues
Vintage Style
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPHElectric GuitarStyle: Semi Hollowbody junior with cutawayBody: MapleNeck:...
⭐
4.4/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609309
$3,442
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX BLK
by
Gretsch
Vintage Style
Clean Tones
Country
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX BLKElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollow body with double cutawayBody: MapleNeck:...
⭐
5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609315
$3,442
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.
