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/guita...6242+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/guita...6242+10&page=1

[t_ross33]

Washburn HB-30 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 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 HB




Reverend Manta Ray 290

[NPauly]

Reverend Club King HB




Reverend Club King 290




REverend Club King RT

[NPauly]

Ibanez Artcore AM




Ibanez Artcore AS

[NPauly]

Ibanez Artcore AWD

[NPauly]

Schecter C-1 E/A

[NPauly]

Epiphone Dot




Epiphone Dot Studio

[NPauly]

Peavey JF-1 EXP




Peavey JF-2 EXP

[NPauly]

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.