Best reasonably priced semi-hollow

[ratherdashing]

I'm looking at getting a dual hum semi-hollow. I am leaning towards the Ibanez, since I think for the money their quality is far better than Epi, but I am curious to see what other players think of these boxes. Post away!!!

 

[CapoFirstFret]

Re: Best reasonably priced semi-hollow

I'm putting in a vote for the Hamer Echotone. It's an import that plays FANTASTIC I wish I had never gotten rid of the one I had a while back. Am seriously thinking about getting another one. A pickup replacement is definitely needed as the stock duncan designed pickups are less than spectacular, to say the least

 

[Bones]

Re: Best reasonably priced semi-hollow

Wasburn HB35

 

[JacksonMIA]

Re: Best reasonably priced semi-hollow

Check out Heritage's Semi-hollows. They make great axes, though you'll have to find a used one to get down anywhere close to the price of Epis and the like.

 

[GuitarGuru88]

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You should look at the Schecters!!!! Theres a CSH-1, C-1 E/A, Jazz Elite, and Crosair!

C-1 E/A http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=12
CSH-1 http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=15
Jazz Elite http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=47
Crosair http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=49

I recomend Schecter! They have everything!

 

[kmcguitars]

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Gregg Bennet samick RL-3. Don't laugh untill ya check one out!! It's a
real Player. (Once you put a set of duncan's in it ) I have a Samick
SAN-450 That i got for $200 . Plays and sounds as good as any 335
style guitar under a Grand .

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: Best reasonably priced semi-hollow

Thanks for the suggestions so far.

CapoFirstFret: I will find out who carries Hamer in my area - I don't think I've ever seen one here.

Bones: The Washburn looks good ... price is a lot higher than the others in consideration though.

GuitarGuru88: Those Schecters are nice, but none of them really match what I'm looking for. The closest is the Corsair, but I wouldn't want that Bigsby on there.

Another caveat: I need a lefty model, so if the recommended instrument doesn't come l/h then no deal.

Thanks again for the input!

 

[ratherdashing]

Re: Best reasonably priced semi-hollow

Ooh, that Samick looks cool actually. If it were a double cut I'd be interested for sure. Thanks!

 

[brisk]

Re: Best reasonably priced semi-hollow

Wasburn HB35

with Phat Cats!

 

[FretFire]

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I had an Artcore AS83 for a while, excellent bang for the buck there, I'd recommend them.

 

[Gearjoneser]

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+1 for the Washburn HB-35.

 

[GuitarGuru88]

Re: Best reasonably priced semi-hollow

Thanks for the suggestions so far.

CapoFirstFret: I will find out who carries Hamer in my area - I don't think I've ever seen one here.

Bones: The Washburn looks good ... price is a lot higher than the others in consideration though.

GuitarGuru88: Those Schecters are nice, but none of them really match what I'm looking for. The closest is the Corsair, but I wouldn't want that Bigsby on there.

Another caveat: I need a lefty model, so if the recommended instrument doesn't come l/h then no deal.

Thanks again for the input!

Damn, that sucks too because you cant customise there models i think. DAMN!

Um maybe theres a way to remove just the whammy bar??? Would that suit you more?

I think that the only thing that you'll find that fits you is maybe a used Gibson? Those big semi-hollow body...ES-335?

 

[JumpMarine]

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+1 on the Schecters, super quality, fit/finish, setup, playablity, price. I personally would recommend the C1 EA Semi, two humbuckers and a piezo. Plays like a dream!

You should look at the Schecters!!!! Theres a CSH-1, C-1 E/A, Jazz Elite, and Crosair!

C-1 E/A http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=12
CSH-1 http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=15
Jazz Elite http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=47
Crosair http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=49

I recomend Schecter! They have everything!

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: Best reasonably priced semi-hollow

look for a dearmond on ebay

squier also made a starfire that was dual DD humbuckers, that was a good guitar, and better quality than the stereotypical squier

 

[MikeRocker]

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I have an Artcore, the slim single cutaway with Bigsby-style vibrato. Amazing guitar for the money. The pickups, contrary to what I'd heard, even sound good. I was considering getting rid of it when I got my 6120, but it's such a great guitar for the price I just can't part with it.

 

[That90'sGuy]

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Wasburn HB35

Ditto :fing2:

 

[More-Gear-Than-Skill]

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I got a used Epi Sharaton, which is very playable. Those greg bennet samicks are really well made. We have lots of them here. Also, i heard/read etc, that the Oscar Schmid OE-30 is very good value. Beandip??

 

[Hoss]

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Washburn HB-35 is the best semi-hollow non Gibson/Gretsch guitar i've ever played!!!! the Aria isn't bad and i played one about a year ago that i really liked alot...but the Washburn was still better!

 

[Mewmender]

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I tried the artcore series from ibanez and im impressed... thinking of getting a semi-hollow next although i know i have no use for it cept playing clean stuff on it :smack:

 

[Lu_B]

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Tokai's are worth a look