Best Semiacoustic Guitars Under $800 2025

Affordable semiacoustic guitars under $800 - 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

Larry Carlton H7V BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton H7V BK

by Larry Carlton

Clean Tones Blues Rockabilly

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
• Comfortable playing feel

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• May not suit heavy rock styles

Larry Carlton H7V BKElectric GuitarConstruction: Semi-HollowbodyMaple bodyMaple topGlued-in mahogany neckEbony...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 537002

$758

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Larry Carlton H7V CS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton H7V CS

by Larry Carlton

Rockabilly Blues Country

Key Feature:

• Natural acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Larry Carlton H7V CSElectric GuitarType: Semi-HollowbodyMaple bodyFlamed maple topSet mahogany neckEbony...

⭐ 5.0/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 536998

$604

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Larry Carlton H7 STR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton H7 STR

by Larry Carlton

Jazz Clean Tones Blues

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Larry Carlton H7 STRElectric GuitarBuild: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop: flamed mapleSet-in neck: MahoganyFretboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 487430

$603

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Larry Carlton H7T Cherry Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Larry Carlton H7T Cherry Sunburst

by Larry Carlton

Blues Vintage Style Rockabilly

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Can be more expensive
• May not suit heavy rock styles

Larry Carlton H7T Cherry SunburstElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop: Flamed mapleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 584325

$714

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DAngelico Premier Mini DC Solid Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

DAngelico Premier Mini DC Solid Black

by DAngelico

Jazz Blues Rockabilly

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage aesthetics
• Comfortable playing feel

✗ CONS

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

DAngelico Premier Mini DC Solid BlackElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollow with Double Cutback and sides: Maple...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 606527

$714

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DAngelico Premier Mini DC Burnt Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

DAngelico Premier Mini DC Burnt Red

by DAngelico

Clean Tones Country Jazz

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

DAngelico Premier Mini DC Burnt RedElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollow with Double Cutback and sides: Maple laminatedNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606611

$714

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Gretsch G2420 Fireburst Streamliner - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Gretsch G2420 Fireburst Streamliner

by Gretsch

Country Clean Tones Rockabilly

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage aesthetics
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✗ CONS

• Requires careful stage positioning
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Gretsch G2420 Fireburst StreamlinerElectric GuitarStyle: HollowbodyBody: MapleNeck: Nato with high-gloss finishNeck...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 570446

$582

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Epiphone ES-335 Vintage Sunburst w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Epiphone ES-335 Vintage Sunburst w/Case

by Epiphone

Rockabilly Jazz Vintage Style

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Epiphone ES-335 Vintage Sunburst w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Epiphone ES-335 Vintage Sunburst*Electric...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 538653

$681

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Epiphone ES-335 Cherry - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Epiphone ES-335 Cherry

by Epiphone

Country Vintage Style Rockabilly

Key Feature:

• Comfortable playing feel

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage aesthetics
• Comfortable playing feel

✗ CONS

• Requires careful stage positioning
• Limited high-gain capabilities

Epiphone ES-335 CherryElectric GuitarDesign: Semi-Hollow "Inspired by Gibson"Top: MapleBack and sides:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 501057

$549

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

#10

⭐ 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

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Gretsch G2655T TP Streamliner - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Gretsch G2655T TP Streamliner

by Gretsch

Rockabilly Blues Vintage Style

Key Feature:

• Natural acoustic resonance

✓ PROS

• Classic vintage aesthetics
• Natural acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

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

Gretsch G2655T TP StreamlinerElectric GuitarType: Hollow-body with centre blockBody: MapleNeck: NatoFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 570383

$583

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DAngelico Premier DC Surf Green - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

DAngelico Premier DC Surf Green

by DAngelico

Clean Tones Rockabilly Country

Key Feature:

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing feel
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone

✗ CONS

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

DAngelico Premier DC Surf GreenElectric GuitarStyle: Semi-hollow with double cutawayBody: MapleNeck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 610072

$703

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Epiphone ES-335 Figured Tea Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Epiphone ES-335 Figured Tea Burst

by Epiphone

Blues Rockabilly Jazz

Key Feature:

• Classic vintage aesthetics

✓ PROS

• Comfortable playing feel
• Classic vintage aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Limited high-gain capabilities
• Requires careful stage positioning

Epiphone ES-335 Figured Tea BurstElectric Guitar"Inspired by Gibson" modelDesign: Semi-HollowBody: MapleTop...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 501055

$658

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Gretsch G2622 STRML CB DC MD SPH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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

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DAngelico Premier SS Solid Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

DAngelico Premier SS Solid Black

by DAngelico

Jazz Country Vintage Style

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds

✓ PROS

• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
• Natural acoustic resonance

✗ CONS

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

DAngelico Premier SS Solid BlackElectric GuitarType: Semi-Hollow with Single Cutback and sides: Maple laminatedNeck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606869

$714

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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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Best Semiacoustic Guitars Under $800 2025

Larry Carlton H7V BK

Larry Carlton H7V CS

Larry Carlton H7 STR

Larry Carlton H7T Cherry Sunburst

DAngelico Premier Mini DC Solid Black

DAngelico Premier Mini DC Burnt Red

Gretsch G2420 Fireburst Streamliner

Epiphone ES-335 Vintage Sunburst w/Case

Epiphone ES-335 Cherry

Gretsch G2655 STRML CB JR DC VLAMB

Gretsch G2655T TP Streamliner

DAngelico Premier DC Surf Green

Epiphone ES-335 Figured Tea Burst

Gretsch G2622 STRML CB DC MD SPH

DAngelico Premier SS Solid Black

How to Choose the Best Semiacoustic Guitars

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