I've been researching semi hollows, looking to see if I can even out my options a bit before I venture up to Wolfe Guitars in Jupiter, FL this summer.
Are there any differences in the size/construction of the sustain blocks in semi hollows? Are there blocks that offer less sustain in favor of resonating the body/top more (ala full hollowbody), or are they all basically aiming for the same sonic ballpark? Are there semi hollows with wood bridges? I'm not opting for the full hollow archtop in fear that the feedback and delicate construction would compromise my flexibility at a gig and pigeon hole me into straight ahead type jazz tones at low volumes.
I have Heritage and Hamer on my list of 335 clones to try/buy, if any of you guys own a semi hollow or have tried one that really impressed you, chime in and let me know what you dig about it in comparison to a solid body with a similar pickup.
Are there any differences in the size/construction of the sustain blocks in semi hollows? Are there blocks that offer less sustain in favor of resonating the body/top more (ala full hollowbody), or are they all basically aiming for the same sonic ballpark? Are there semi hollows with wood bridges? I'm not opting for the full hollow archtop in fear that the feedback and delicate construction would compromise my flexibility at a gig and pigeon hole me into straight ahead type jazz tones at low volumes.
I have Heritage and Hamer on my list of 335 clones to try/buy, if any of you guys own a semi hollow or have tried one that really impressed you, chime in and let me know what you dig about it in comparison to a solid body with a similar pickup.
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