Best Semiacoustic Guitars Under $5,000 2025

Affordable semiacoustic guitars under $5,000 - great value without compromising quality

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

Heritage Guitar H-535 TRC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Heritage Guitar H-535 TRC

by Heritage Guitar

Country Vintage Style Rockabilly

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing feel
• Natural acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

• Requires careful stage positioning
• Can be more expensive

Heritage Guitar H-535 TRCElectric GuitarDesign: Semi-hollowBody: MapleTop & Back: Flamed mapleNeck: Mahogany...

⭐ 5.0/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 447321

$3,299

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Heritage Guitar H-535 OSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Heritage Guitar H-535 OSB

by Heritage Guitar

Jazz Clean Tones Vintage Style

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✗ CONS

• Requires careful stage positioning
• May not suit heavy rock styles

Heritage Guitar H-535 OSBElectric GuitarDesign: Semi-hollowBody: MapleTop & Back: Flamed mapleNeck: Mahogany...

⭐ 5.0/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 447319

$3,299

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Heritage Guitar H-530 OSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Heritage Guitar H-530 OSB

by Heritage Guitar

Jazz Vintage Style Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Heritage Guitar H-530 OSBHollow Body Electric GuitarBody: MapleTop: Flamed mapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 489567

$3,299

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Duesenberg Starplayer TV Blue Sparkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Blue Sparkle

by Duesenberg

Blues Jazz Rockabilly

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Blue SparkleElectric GuitarStarplayer TV Blue SparkleSemi-hollowArched top made of spruce...

⭐ 4.4/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 243830

$2,859

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Duesenberg Fullerton TV Vintage White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Duesenberg Fullerton TV Vintage White

by Duesenberg

Vintage Style Clean Tones Country

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage aesthetics
• Natural acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

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

Duesenberg TV Fullerton VW Vintage WhiteElectric GuitarDesign: Semi-hollowTop: Archedlaminated spruceBack:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 233395

$2,859

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Duesenberg Starplayer TV Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Black

by Duesenberg

Rockabilly Vintage Style Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✗ CONS

• Requires careful stage positioning
• May not suit heavy rock styles

Duesenberg Starplayer TV BlackElectric GuitarDesign: Semi hollow with sustain centre blockBody dimensions: 46 x 34 x...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 233301

$2,849

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Duesenberg Starplayer TV CAB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Duesenberg Starplayer TV CAB

by Duesenberg

Blues Clean Tones Country

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing feel
• Natural acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

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

Duesenberg Starplayer TV CABElectric GuitarBuild: Semi-hollow body with sustain centre blockArchedlaminated top:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 483713

$2,859

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Gibson ES-335 Figured Blood Moon - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson ES-335 Figured Blood Moon

by Gibson

Vintage Style Jazz Blues

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Classic vintage aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Can be more expensive

Gibson ES-335 Figured Blood MoonElectric Guitartype: Semi-hollowBody: AAA flamed maple / poplar / mapleNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 609219

$4,069

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Gretsch G6196T-59VS Country Club - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch G6196T-59VS Country Club

by Gretsch

Vintage Style Rockabilly Jazz

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Gretsch G6196T-59VS Country ClubElectric GuitarVintage select editionBody shape: Hollow body with cutaway3-Ply...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 378252

$3,904

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Gretsch G6620TFM PE Nashville DC OS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch G6620TFM PE Nashville DC OS

by Gretsch

Vintage Style Country Rockabilly

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
• Classic vintage aesthetics

✗ CONS

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

Gretsch G6620TFM PE Nashville DC OSElectric GuitarPlayers EditionProfessional CollectionCentre block double cutBody:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 406396

$3,738

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

#11

⭐ 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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Maybach Capitol 59 Olive Drop Aged - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Maybach Capitol 59 Olive Drop Aged

by Maybach

Clean Tones Country Jazz

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
• Natural acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

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

Maybach Capitol 59 Olive Drop AgedElectric GuitarStyle: Double cutaway thinline body (ES-Style)Body: MapleplywoodNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 591358

$2,969

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Gibson ES-335 Figured Iced Tea - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gibson ES-335 Figured Iced Tea

by Gibson

Blues Country Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Natural acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Requires careful stage positioning

Gibson ES-335 Figured Iced TeaElectric GuitarSemi-hollow body shapeMaple bodyFlamed maple topMahogany neck (Swietenia...

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 482463

$3,848

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Taylor T5z Classic Koa - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Taylor T5z Classic Koa

by Taylor

Blues Jazz Rockabilly

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Natural acoustic resonance
• Classic vintage aesthetics

✗ CONS

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

Taylor T5z Classic Koa, Electric Guitar with Acoustic PickupAn amazingly versatile and compact electric guitar that can...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 495434

$2,859

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Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 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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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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Heritage Guitar H-535 TRC

Heritage Guitar H-535 OSB

Heritage Guitar H-530 OSB

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Blue Sparkle

Duesenberg Fullerton TV Vintage White

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Black

Duesenberg Starplayer TV CAB

Gibson ES-335 Figured Blood Moon

Gretsch G6196T-59VS Country Club

Gretsch G6620TFM PE Nashville DC OS

Gibson ES-335 Figured Honey Amber

Maybach Capitol 59 Olive Drop Aged

Gibson ES-335 Figured Iced Tea

Taylor T5z Classic Koa

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX BLK

How to Choose the Best Semiacoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

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