Best Gretsch Semiacoustic Guitars 2026
Premium Gretsch semiacoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch G2622 STRML CB DC MD SPH
by
Gretsch
Rockabilly
Jazz
Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gretsch G2622 STRML CB DC MD SPHElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard...
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 620004
$604
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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:...
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4.4/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609317
$3,442
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch G2420T HB Streamliner HavBst
by
Gretsch
Jazz
Country
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gretsch G2420T HB Streamliner HavBstElectric GuitarStyle: Hollowbody with cutawayBody: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard:...
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 570385
$649
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch G5622T Elmtc CB DC Bgsby SPS
by
Gretsch
Vintage Style
Rockabilly
Blues
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • Can be more expensive
Gretsch G5622T Elmtc CB DC Bgsby SPSElectric GuitarHollow-body design with centre block and double cutawayLaminated...
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4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 512015
$846
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch Pro Nashville Bigsby ORG
by
Gretsch
Country
Rockabilly
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Gretsch Pro Nashville Bigsby ORGElectric GuitarStyle: hollow bodyBody: Maple laminatedNeck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.6/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594364
$3,277
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
4.4/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch G2420T HB Streamliner BW
by
Gretsch
Country
Rockabilly
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Can be more expensive
Gretsch G2420T HB Streamliner BWElectric GuitarStyle: Hollowbody with cutawayBody: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard:...
⭐
4.4/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570391
$659
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch G6636-RF Richard Fortus Black
by
Gretsch
Clean Tones
Rockabilly
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gretsch G6636-RF Richard Fortus BlackElectric GuitarRichard Fortus (Guns n' Roses) Signature ModelBody style:...
⭐
4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 524731
$3,519
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby CHRY
by
Gretsch
Country
Vintage Style
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Can be more expensive
Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby CHRYElectric GuitarStyle: HollowbodyBody: Maple laminatedNeck: MapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 594409
$2,683
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic WS
by
Gretsch
Vintage Style
Blues
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Comfortable playing feel
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic WSElectric guitarConstruction: Hollowbody with double cutBody: Maple laminated with...
⭐
4.6/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 535959
$1,044
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch Brian Setzer G6120T-BSNSH BK
by
Gretsch
Vintage Style
Blues
Country
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gretsch Brian Setzer G6120T-BSNSH BKElectric GuitarBrian Setzer Signature modelType: Hollow bodyBody: Laminated...
⭐
4.6/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 469161
$3,464
#15
⭐
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
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.
