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12 Must-see Hollowbody Electric Guitars

Thursday August 11, 2022. 03:00 PM , from Sweetwater inSync
For some time, the aesthetically captivating look and unique sound of hollowbody electrics have been a fan favorite among guitarists. From the old single-pickup archtops of the ’30s and ’40s to the glamorous Gretsch White Falcons, full hollowbodies bridge the acoustic and electric worlds with a pizzazz that’s tough to top. Sweetwater is bringing a few of the coolest hollowbody guitars we offer right to your screen to compare! We’ve got models from great manufacturers like Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, and more with options to meet small, medium, and large budgets. Check out our picks!

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Gretsch G5410T Electromatic Rat Rod

Unleash some stunningly affordable vintage character with the Gretsch G5410T Electromatic Rat Rod. This single-cutaway beauty has virtually any vintage hollowbody tone you want waiting at your disposal, courtesy of a pair of versatile Black Top Filter’Tron humbuckers (in this case “Red Top”!) and an old-school Bigsby B60 vibrato tailpiece and Adjusto-matic bridge combo. Individual pickup volumes plus a master control give you plenty of sonic freedom for balancing your tonal mix to channel any era you desire from twangy country western to rockabilly and from classic rock to jazz! You’ll do it all in style with classic “G” arrow knobs, open-gear tuners, and subtle semicircle fret markers.

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Ibanez AR520HFM

Looking to sprinkle some hollowbody tone into a classic Ibanez shape? Look no further than the Ibanez AR520HFM! The stylish horns of its AR double-cut body, the solo F-hole, and its intricate inlays and binding already start this axe ahead of the pack — but wait until you hear how it sounds! Smooth is the name of the tonal game with a pair of alnico-equipped Super 58 humbuckers, and the per-pickup Tri-sound electronics expand the tonal horizons even further. Series, parallel, or single-coil configurations yield rich tones over the okoume/maple-constructed body and top. You’ll be expanding your sonic palette threefold!

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Epiphone Emperor Swingster

Similar to the design of the Emperor-II, the Epiphone Emperor Swingster adds flair both sonically and aesthetically speaking. This beautiful single cutaway houses dual SwingBucker pickups outfitted with push-pull operation, affording you a range of tones to choose from between that single-coil “quack” and the much warmer vibe of the humbucker. A legitimate wire-handled Bigsby vibrato and top-hat control knob combination keep the Emperor Swingster looking sharp wherever you take it — from the comfort of your musical space at home to center stage. For the price, this kind of classic hollowbody sound and charm is not something you come across every day!

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Gretsch G100CE Synchromatic

A gander at this Gretsch G100CE Synchromatic will reveal a trove of awesome archtop details that hearken back to some of the earliest days of pickup-equipped 6-string guitars. The G100CE combines many variations of the classic Synchromatic into one easy-playing, reliable, and devilishly handsome unit. Some of these varied features include the later F-holes, the rarer single-cutaway body shape, and the seldom-seen pickguard-mounted control knobs. Its Chromatic tailpiece, Synchromatic bridge, and floating single-coil pickup, however, are examples of the more commonly seen features, and they work to keep this hollowbody sounding phenomenal! Jazz, Delta blues, slide guitar — the G100CE has a hearty old-age chirp like no other!

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PRS SE Hollowbody II

PRS is known to showcase some beauties in the electric hollowbody category, and the highly versatile PRS SE Hollowbody II is a perfect poster child. Not only does this beauty stand out visually with its maple, mahogany, and ebony tonewoods, but the onboard piezo system gives you access to incredible acoustic tones whenever you want them! When you want to go electric, some 58/15 S humbuckers have your back with a cool, rich vintage tone that offers enough clarity to keep up with and cut through modern mixes. And, with the iconic PRS bird inlays fluttering atop a glassy-smooth ebony fretboard and firm-feeling Wide Fat set neck, stylish comfort and ease of play on a hollowbody is closer than ever!

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Schecter Coupe

Affectionately referred to as the “shredder’s hollowbody,” the Schecter Coupe is a show stopper in every sense of the word! From the narrow cat-eye-styled soundholes to the gold hardware, pickguard, and binding, this Schechter oozes elegance from every curve. But don’t be fooled by the graceful exterior — this axe gets down to business in a hurry! A pair of push-pull-armed Tesla TV-ML1 humbuckers and the lightning-fast 22-fret ebony fingerboard unlock a nearly endless world of playing styles. Between that old-school single-coil sound and the fullness of modern humbuckers, it’s the hollowbody that you can play sweeps and bottleneck slide on in the same jam session!

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D’Angelico Deluxe 59

Channeling the original design by John D’Angelico back in 1959, the D’Angelico Deluxe 59 is loaded with vintage-infused charm. Cream-colored cupcake knobs and a chicken-head pickup selector scream the 1950s, and they match the color and warmer single-coil vibe of both Seymour Duncan D’Angelico Great Dane P-90s. Gold hardware and split-block fingerboard inlays complete the picture of this gorgeous hollowbody that plays just as great as it sounds! Crank your tube amp and hear those P-90s sizzle and bark with an enviable attitude that welcomes raw blues and rock with open arms. And, with an adjustable Tune-o-matic bridge and stairstep tailpiece, this D’Angelico’s custom playability was built to match your vibe!

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Godin A6 Ultra

It looks like an electric; it feels like an electric; but the sounds offered by the Godin A6 Ultra are authentically acoustic! The secret is in Godin’s custom preamp that unleashes a huge acoustic sound with a 3-band EQ for proper tone shaping to nail the sound of a true amplified acoustic. Unplugged, it still projects nicely for those times when you don’t need that extra push. But that’s not all! This all-maple-body guitar also boasts a Godin custom neck humbucker pickup for when you want to move into the realm of electric guitar. The A6 Ultra is truly a hybrid like no other, and it has Sweetwater guitarists buzzing!

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Taylor T5z

The Taylor T5z is a thinline acoustic guitar with an impressive vocal range, courtesy of its T5z electronics, acoustic body sensor system, concealed neck humbucker, and visible bridge humbucker. Whether you’re on the hunt for the accurate resonance and sustain of an acoustic or the refined tonal qualities of a selectable and shapable electric-pickup configuration, the T5z is ready to deliver both sounds with loads of expression and impressive sound quality. Aside from sounding superb, the T5z looks incredible, boasting a gorgeous tropical mahogany top and unique soundhole design. With such a compact body, the T5z is a fantastic way for electric players to comfortably enter the acoustic game.

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Gretsch G6118T-135 135th Anniversary

Gretsch has been a big name in the hollowbody guitar world for nearly a century, and the Gretsch G6118T-135 135th Anniversary is a representation of the finest the brand has to offer. Carrying a pair of legendary Filter’Tron pickups, this beautiful Casino Gold and Dark Cherry–clad G6118T supplies a timeless sophistication of sound and style emphasized by its Bigsby vibrato, iconic “G” arrow control knobs, and anniversary headstock plaque. Classic semicircle fret markers modestly adorn the 22-fret ebony fingerboard, giving you a comfortable platform for endless fingerstyle success. This Gretsch is pretty much the godfather of all modern-day hollowbodies, and, through this 135th Anniversary Edition model, it isn’t hard to see why!

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Guild Newark Street A-150 Savoy

The vintage jazz vibes are all over the Guild Newark Street A-150 Savoy. A solitary DeArmond 1000 floating single-coil pairs nicely with this archtop’s laminated maple body and spruce top, creating a round and mellow tone with just the right amount of tubbiness. Block inlays, the traditional headstock logo, and a proper period-correct tailpiece signal the times that this hollowbody is channeling. It even feels like an old-school archtop should with its vintage soft U-shaped mahogany neck and 9.5-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard. This is one guitar that begs to be gigged — at clubs, taverns, festivals, you name it!

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Guild X-350 Stratford

A hollowbody with three P-90s? Why not? The Guild X-350 Stratford has returned from its 1965 hiatus, packing a significant punch with a beautiful trio of silky-smooth Franz P-90 single-coils and all the tone control you could ask for. Three independent pickup volume controls mean that you can essentially blend your middle P-90 into the mix based on the bridge/neck pickup selection of your 3-way switch for a wild combination of six different tones. When you aren’t plugged in, a set of spruce tone bars aid this guitar’s natural projection so that you can enjoy the beautiful, musical tones of the spruce top and maple body all on their own. Sprinkle in some pitch warble with the exclusive Guild vibrato tailpiece and consider your ticket to the sound of ’60s Guilds punched!

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What Caught Your Eye?

Anything calling out to you? We know there’s a lot to choose from and a lot to consider, depending on your needs. We absolutely have what you’re looking for! So, if you’d like a bit of assistance in picking the perfect hollowbody guitar, then give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700,and you’ll have an expert standing by to help you with anything you need!
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