hollowbody guitar for rock

[Snowblind]

What are some good value hollowbody guitars that are aimed at rock music? Im looking to spend around 600 dollars. Thanks.

 

[oldguy]

What are some good value hollowbody guitars that are aimed at rock music? Im looking to spend around 600 dollars. Thanks.

Here are 22 to look at. I like the looks of the Epi BB King Lucille, and the Gretsch.


http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guit...ow-body-semi-hollow?N=100001+306242+11&page=1

There are some even lower priced if you check around. I'm sure someone around here can tell you how they like the Epi 335 Dot!

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guit...ow-body-semi-hollow?N=100001+306242+10&page=1

 

[t_ross33]

Washburn HB-30 R Picked up mine (in gorgeous rockin cherry red no less) for $450 CDN - that's like $100 US or something

It's everybit as good as an Epi Dot that I tried (just my opinion - don't trash me).

Trev

 

[Spudman]

Samick RL-3. It has a solid main frame and hollow wings (monoframe). It will handle higher volume before feedback than most other hollowbody guitars.

http://www.samickguitar.com/rl3.html

 

[Tim]

Washburn HB-30 R Picked up mine (in gorgeous rockin cherry red no less) for $450 CDN - that's like $100 US or something

It's everybit as good as an Epi Dot that I tried (just my opinion - don't trash me).

Trev

Oh yes, T-Ross hit it dead on the spot. I have had my HB-30 for about 5 years now.

The HB-30 (my avatar) is an excellent guitar for anything; rock, country, metal, R&B, blues and opera. I thought I would throw that last one in there for kicks.

Really the Washburn HB series is an excellent guitar, but really shines when playing jazz.

 

[warren0728]

i'm really happy with my ibanez artcore....they consistently get good reviews and the build quality on them is amazing!

ww

 

[Tone2TheBone]

i'm really happy with my ibanez artcore....they consistently get good reviews and the build quality on them is amazing!

ww

That is just a really cool guitar.

 

[NPauly]

Reverend Manta Ray

Reverend Manta Ray HB

Reverend Manta Ray 290

 

[NPauly]

Reverend Club King

Reverend Club King HB

Reverend Club King 290

REverend Club King RT

 

[NPauly]

Ibanez Artcore AM & AS

Ibanez Artcore AM

Ibanez Artcore AS

 

[NPauly]

Ibanez Artcore AWD

Ibanez Artcore AWD

 

[NPauly]

Schecter C-1 E/A

Schecter C-1 E/A

 

[NPauly]

Epiphone Dot

Epiphone Dot

Epiphone Dot Studio

 

[NPauly]

Peavey Jazz Fusion

Peavey JF-1 EXP

Peavey JF-2 EXP

 

[NPauly]

Reverend Rox!!

My Personal favorites are the Reverend or the Ibanez, but any of those should work for you. IMO, try to stay away from larger hollow or semi-hollow bodied guitars for rock since they are prone to acoustic resonance and as a result uncontrollable feedback at loud volumes.

** My preemptive apologies to everyone for the large number of consecutive posts, but I needed to get around the 5 image per post minimum.

 

[Tim]

Hey NPauly - No problem. I am enjoying going through all the links and reviewing the guitars that you posted. They will definitely help Snowblind make a decision from the different models and manufacturers. It will also be good reference for future seekers of hollow body guitars.

 

[Spudman]

You forgot this one: The Samick RL3. It has a solid center and hollow wings. Plays incredibly well and it's acoustic projection is bright and snappy with a nice full bottom.
http://www.samickguitar.com/rl3.html

 

[Snowblind]

would you guys say that semi hollows are better for rock then hollowbodies. I just took a look at the agile harm1 and it seems interesting..http://www.rondomusic.net/harm1hc.html

Im going today to a local guitar shop. They dont sell epiphones there so ill try a bunch of ibanez hollowbodies.

 

[oldguy]

Samick RL-3. It has a solid main frame and hollow wings (monoframe). It will handle higher volume before feedback than most other hollowbody guitars.

http://www.samickguitar.com/rl3.html

Yes, semi-hollow is better for rock, hollow will result in uncontrollable feedback and howling at high volumes.
And the Samick RL-3 is an excellent guitar. I had one, and a friend at work wanted it so bad he kept upping the offer until I finally sold it for almost twice what I paid for it. Fit and finish were excellent.

 

[Snowblind]

I actually just fell in love with the lookes of the epiphone wildkat.http://www.music123.com/Epiphone-Wildkat-Hollowbody-Guitar-i40269.music

Ill be sure to check that one out aswell. Not that colour though.

 

[oldguy]

Or in case you decide not to play what everybody else plays....


http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Alamo-G...ryZ38085QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

And be sure to check these out...

 

[t_ross33]

In addition to taming some of the resonant feedback at high volume, a semi-hollowbody would have more sustain. I really like the fullness my HB-30 has, as well as the ability to use controlled feedback. A semi-hollowbody should be as identifiable for rock music as a strat IMHO. Clapton played one in Cream. Alex Lifeson of Rush played a 335 almost exclusively on most of their pre-Premanent Waves (1980) albums. Chuck Berry, BB King, etc. etc.

Before going with the Washburn, I tried Ibanez artcores and Epi Dots. I would have no problem recommending any one of them. The Epi Wildcat might be a bit too hollow for higher gain settings, though I must say I do love the look.

Even at the relatively low stage volumes our band runs, (or tries to run ::R ) I can still feel the resonance through my HB-30 and I do get some overtones that I am trying to work out.

 

[duhvoodooman]

Another vote for the Epi Dot, an ES-335 for those of us unable or unwilling to drop $2500 on a Gibson. I got one used off eBay and love it. If I was buying one new, THIS is what I'd go for. This model is currently selling at MF for the same price as the base Dot model, and offers the flame maple top, upgraded Classic '57 p'ups, and gold hardware. What a value!!

 

[r_a_smith3530]

A friend of mine picked up a used Samick 335 style guitar a while back. At the time, the shop had a new Gregg Bennett version and an Epi Dot. The older Samick had a lot more character than either the Epi or the new Samick.

Years ago, I had a Hohner 335 clone that was very nice, but I don't believe those are made any more.

As for using one of these for rock, think Chuck Berry, Ted Nugent, and Stray Cat Brian Setzer. All used hollows (semi hollows) to create their great sounds!

 

[snarph]

http://www.rondomusic.net/harm1hc.html

 

[t_ross33]

Oscar Schmidt OE30

The "Squier" of Washburn for the budget conscious. I've heard that these are decent enough, though certainly not in 335 territory quality/tone or price-wise.

 

[oldguy]

Spend the extra $100, get the Epiphone BB King Lucille.
You'll get the 6-way Varitone and stereo output, the guitar's made to supress feedback (no F holes), and it just plain looks cool.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Schecter Corsair

Know nothing about these, but here is the MF stupid deal today for a few more hours, seems to fit the bill:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid

 

[SuperSwede]

Here´s a phat cat that I like a lot, the Epiphone Alleykat. Imagine having a Classic´57 and a NY mini humbucker. Could easily be one of the more versatile hollowbodies.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--EPIALLEYKAT

 

[r_a_smith3530]

And, if you like Kats (or Epi's for that matter), or if you are a fan of that classic P90 sound, there's also the Wildkat! A Kat of a different stripe (so to speak).

Epi Wildkat

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