Best Gibson Semiacoustic Guitars 2026
Premium Gibson semiacoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.5/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson 1959 ES 335 Reissue ASB LA
by
Gibson
Vintage Style
Clean Tones
Country
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Gibson 1959 ES 335 Reissue ASB LAElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelBody: Maple/poplar/mapleBinding: RoyaliteHeadstock...
⭐
4.5/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 606035
$9,217
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson ES-339 Figured 60s Cherry
by
Gibson
Rockabilly
Country
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Can be more expensive
Gibson ES-339 Figured 60s CherryElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: flamed maple with center blockNeck:...
⭐
5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 488281
$3,222
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson ES Supreme Bourbon Burst
by
Gibson
Rockabilly
Country
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Gibson ES Supreme Bourbon BurstElectric GuitarModern CollectionStyle: HollowbodyBody: MapleTop: AAA flamed mapleSet-in...
⭐
4.7/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 588912
$4,399
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson ES-335 Satin Cherry
by
Gibson
Country
Jazz
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Gibson ES-335 Satin CherryElectric GuitarDesign: Semi hollowBody: MapleTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFretboard: RosewoodDot...
⭐
4.8/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 488285
$2,688
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson 1959 ES-335 Reissue EB ULA
by
Gibson
Blues
Rockabilly
Country
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Gibson 1959 ES-335 Reissue EB ULAElectric guitarMurphy Lab model3-Ply laminated body: Maple / poplar / mapleNeck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523010
$6,599
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue EB ULA
by
Gibson
Jazz
Vintage Style
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue EB ULAElectric guitarMurphy Lab modelBody: Maple/ poplar/mapleOne-piece neck: Mahogany...
⭐
4.8/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 504253
$7,369
#7
⭐
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
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson 1964 ES-335 Silver Mist VOS
by
Gibson
Jazz
Clean Tones
Blues
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Can be more expensive
Gibson 1964 ES-335 Silver Mist VOSElectric GuitarModel: Custom ShopVOS - Vintage Original SpecificationsBody:...
⭐
4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 577613
$6,599
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gibson 1961 ES-335 Blonde ULA
by
Gibson
Blues
Rockabilly
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gibson 1961 ES-335 Blonde ULAElectric GuitarModel: Custom Shop1961 ES-335 ReissueBody: Maple/poplar/mapleMahogany...
⭐
4.7/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577600
$6,929
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson 1961 ES-335 Reissue 60s CH ULA
by
Gibson
Clean Tones
Vintage Style
Blues
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gibson 1961 ES-335 Reissue 60s CH ULAElectric GuitarMurphy Lab Model3-Ply laminated body: Maple / poplar / mapleNeck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 523013
$6,269
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue WR LA
by
Gibson
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
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Gibson 1959 ES-355 Reissue WR LAElectric GuitarMurphy Lab ModelBody: Maple/poplar/mapleOne-piece neck:...
⭐
4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 504262
$8,679
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson ES-345 Vintage Burst LH
by
Gibson
Clean Tones
Jazz
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Can be more expensive
Gibson ES-345 Vintage Burst LHElectric GuitarLefthand / left-handed modelBody: 3-ply maple/ poplar/maple laminatedNeck:...
⭐
5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 549689
$3,739
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Gibson 1964 Trini Lopez EB ULA
by
Gibson
Vintage Style
Blues
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Can be more expensive
Gibson 1964 Trini Lopez EB ULAElectric GuitarMurphy Lab Trini Lopez ModelCustom shopBody: Maple/Poplar/MapleNeck:...
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 523502
$6,598
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gibson ES-339 Figured Blueberry Burst
by
Gibson
Jazz
Blues
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gibson ES-339 Figured Blueberry BurstElectric GuitarDesign: Semi hollowBody: Flamed maple with center blockNeck:...
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 488282
$3,628
#15
⭐
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
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.
