Best Semiacoustic Guitars for Professional 2026

Perfect semiacoustic guitars for professional - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

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 Epiphone Ibanez Harley Benton Duesenberg Guild Larry Carlton PRS Taylor Maybach Stanford

DAngelico Premier Mini DC Black Flake - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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

⭐ 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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Reverend Reeves Gabrels Spacehawk MR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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DAngelico Premier DC Solid Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC VLAMB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gibson ES-335 Figured Honey Amber - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX BLKBRY - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX BLKBRY

by Gretsch

Jazz Clean Tones Vintage Style

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX BLKBRYElectric GuitarStyle: Semi Hollowbody junior with cutawayBody: MapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 609314

$3,442

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Gibson ES-335 Dot Watermelon - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX CDG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Vintage Bu - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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DAngelico Premier EXL1 Honey Blonde - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#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

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Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Evh SA126 Standard VWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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

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Ibanez AS93QMSP-DBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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

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Ibanez AS73G-MSF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez AS73G-MSF

by Ibanez

Blues Rockabilly Country

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage aesthetics
• Comfortable playing feel

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Ibanez AS73G-MSFElectric GuitarType: Hollow bodyTop: BasswoodBack and sides: BasswoodSet-in neck: NyatohFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 607120

$604

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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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Best Semiacoustic Guitars for Professional 2026

DAngelico Premier Mini DC Black Flake

DAngelico Excel Mini DC Trans Cherry 25

Reverend Reeves Gabrels Spacehawk MR

DAngelico Premier DC Solid Black

Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC VLAMB

Gibson ES-335 Figured Honey Amber

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX BLKBRY

Gibson ES-335 Dot Watermelon

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX CDG

Epiphone 1962 ES-335 Reissue Vintage Bu

DAngelico Premier EXL1 Honey Blonde

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX BLK

Evh SA126 Standard VWH

Ibanez AS93QMSP-DBS

Ibanez AS73G-MSF

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