Best Semiacoustic Guitars Under $1,000 2026
Affordable semiacoustic guitars under $1,000 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Can be more expensive
Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPSElectric GuitarConstruction: Semi-HollowBody: Maple laminatedArchtop: Quilted...
Gretsch G5420T EMTC CLS HLW VWT/GRY
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Gretsch G5420T EMTC CLS HLW VWT/GRYElectric GuitarType: Hollowbody with cutawayBody: Maple laminatedTop: arched maple...
Gretsch G5420T EMTC CLS HLW ANV GRN
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Gretsch G5420T EMTC CLS HLW ANV GRNElectric GuitarType: Hollowbody with cutawayBody: Maple laminatedTop: arched maple...
DAngelico Premier DC Black Flake V2
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
DAngelico Premier DC Black Flake V2Electric GuitarType: Semi-hollow with double cutaway and centre blockBody and top:...
Ibanez AS93QMSP-DBS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • 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:...
Gretsch G5622T Elmtc CB DC Bgsby SPS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • 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...
Epiphone Noel Gallagher Riviera
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Can be more expensive
Epiphone Noel Gallagher RivieraElectric GuitarNoel Gallagher signature modelConstruction: Semi-hollowBody: 5-Ply...
Ibanez AM93ME-NT
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Ibanez AM93ME-NT HollowbodyElectric GuitarBuild: Hollow bodyMakassar ebony bodyThree-piece through Nyatoh / maple...
Larry Carlton H7T Black
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Can be more expensive
Larry Carlton H7T BlackElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollowBody: MapleTop: MapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
Gretsch G5420T Electromatic WS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • Can be more expensive
Gretsch G5420T Electromatic WSElectric GuitarConstruction: Hollowbody with single cutBody: Maple laminated with trestle...
DAngelico Premier SS Dark Iced Tea Burst
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Can be more expensive
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
DAngelico Premier SS Dark Iced Tea BurstElectric GuitarStyle: semi-hollow with centre block and cutawayBacktop and...
Epiphone Sheraton Vintage Sunburst
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Can be more expensive
Epiphone Sheraton Vintage SunburstElectric GuitarBody: Laminated mapleHeadstock inlay: Pearloid VineGlued-in neck:...
DAngelico Premier DC Dark Iced Tea Burst
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Requires careful stage positioning
DAngelico Premier DC Dark Iced Tea BurstElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollow with double cutaway and centre blockBody and...
Gretsch G5420T Electromatic OS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Gretsch G5420T Electromatic OSElectric GuitarConstruction: Hollowbody with single cutBody: Maple laminated with trestle...
Epiphone Emperor Swingster Forest Green
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Can be more expensive
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Epiphone Emperor Swingster Forest GreenElectric GuitarDesign: HollowbodyBody: Laminated mapleTop: Laminated mapleNeck:...
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
