Best Semiacoustic Guitars for Jazz 2026
Perfect semiacoustic guitars for jazz - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson ES-335 Figured Blood Moon
by
Gibson
Vintage Style
Jazz
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Can be more expensive
Gibson ES-335 Figured Blood MoonElectric Guitartype: Semi-hollowBody: AAA flamed maple / poplar / mapleNeck:...
⭐
4.7/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609219
$4,069
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
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
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
DAngelico Premier DC Solid Black
by
DAngelico
Clean Tones
Jazz
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
DAngelico Premier DC Solid BlackElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollow with double cutawayBody: MapleNeck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 610070
$659
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC CDG
by
Gretsch
Country
Rockabilly
Blues
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • Can be more expensive
Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC CDGElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 620009
$648
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC BRNDWN
by
Gretsch
Country
Vintage Style
Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC BRNDWNElectric GuitarBody: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard inlays: Pearloid...
⭐
4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619990
$648
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
DAngelico Premier EXL1 Honey Blonde
by
DAngelico
Clean Tones
Vintage Style
Country
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
DAngelico Premier EXL1 Honey BlondeElectric GuitarType: Hollow body with single cutTop: Laminated spruceBack and sides:...
⭐
4.4/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 607535
$1,209
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson ES-335 Dot Watermelon
by
Gibson
Rockabilly
Vintage Style
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Gibson ES-335 Dot WatermelonElectric GuitarBody: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodDot fingerboard inlaysNeck...
⭐
4.6/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 609211
$3,299
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson ES-335 Dot Spearmint
by
Gibson
Jazz
Blues
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gibson ES-335 Dot SpearmintElectric GuitarBody: MapleNeck: Indian / Indonesian mahoganyFingerboard: RosewoodDot...
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609202
$3,189
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
