Best Gretsch Semiacoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Gretsch semiacoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

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

Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC CDG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby WLNT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby WLNT

by Gretsch

Clean Tones Vintage Style Jazz

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
• Classic vintage aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Prone to feedback at high volumes
• Can be more expensive

Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby WLNTElectric GuitarStyle: HollowbodyBody: Maple laminatedNeck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 594410

$2,749

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Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPS

by Gretsch

Rockabilly Jazz Country

Key Feature:

• Natural acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing feel
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✗ CONS

• Requires careful stage positioning
• Can be more expensive

Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPSElectric GuitarConstruction: Semi-HollowBody: Maple laminatedArchtop: Quilted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 560736

$1,000

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Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby HVNA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby HVNA

by Gretsch

Rockabilly Country Blues

Key Feature:

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• May not suit heavy rock styles

Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby HVNAElectric GuitarStyle: HollowbodyBody: Maple laminatedNeck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 594407

$2,683

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

⭐ 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

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Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Gretsch Pro Nashville Bigsby CAD GRN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Gretsch Pro Nashville Bigsby CAD GRN

by Gretsch

Vintage Style Country Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Prone to feedback at high volumes
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Gretsch Pro Nashville Bigsby CAD GRNElectric GuitarStyle: HollowbodyBody: Maple laminatedNeck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 594387

$3,112

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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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Gretsch G5622T Elmtc CB DC Bgsby SPS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 512015

$846

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Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC BRNDWN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 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

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Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC GNMTL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC GNMTL

by Gretsch

Blues Clean Tones Jazz

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage aesthetics
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✗ CONS

• Requires careful stage positioning
• Prone to feedback at high volumes

Gretsch G2655T STRML CB JR DC GNMTLElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620013

$648

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Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC VLAMB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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

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Gretsch G2655 Strml CB JR CLRT BRST - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch G2655 Strml CB JR CLRT BRST

by Gretsch

Vintage Style Country Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Natural acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
• Comfortable playing feel

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Gretsch G2655 Strml CB JR CLRT BRSTElectric GuitarStyle: Hollowbody with centre block and double cutawayBody: Maple...

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 594593

$571

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Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby CHRY - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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

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Gretsch G2622T Strml Cb Dc SO - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch G2622T Strml Cb Dc SO

by Gretsch

Country Jazz Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage aesthetics
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✗ CONS

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

Gretsch G2622T SO StreamlinerElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollowbodyBody: Maple laminatedNeck: NatoFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 570437

$637

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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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Gretsch Pro Nashville Bigsby CAD GRN

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Gretsch G5622T Elmtc CB DC Bgsby SPS

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Gretsch G2622T STRML CB DC VLAMB

Gretsch G2655 Strml CB JR CLRT BRST

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How to Choose the Best Semiacoustic Guitars

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