Top Picks

	Vintage VSA535  Brining a natural sound to the world of semi acoutics. Beautiful starter guitar with an affordable price tag of just £259.00.
	Epiphone ES-335 Dot  Excellent build and stylish look. Versatile tones and great to play. Most Probably the best semi acoustic guitar for less than £300.00.
	Ibanez AS93 Artcore  Built to tackle just about any style of music you can play. Beautifully crafted, quality tones and at an affordable price of £435.00.
	Gibson ES-335  Players from all different backgrounds of music simply adore Gibson’s thinline semi acoustic. Stunning looks and orignal vintage vibes from £1,499.00.
	Rickenbacker 330  Enjoy a rich and warm tone from this top of the line semi acoustic. I challenge you to find a finer semi acoustic for less than £1,633.00.

One of the most important considerations for buying a semi acoustic is the style of music that you enjoy and that you will be playing. Finding the right sound can be the difference between night and day, particularly if you are inclined towards a certain style. Semi acoustics can be quite versatile in nature and can quite often suit a wide range of musical styles. BB King, Lenny Kravitz and Paul Macartney may have separate musical tastes, yet all three of the artists have come into contact with a semi acoustic guitar at some point in their lives. However, you will find that certain manufacturers or models are designed to suit a certain genres better than others. Perhaps looking towards your favourite artists could be the first step in finding the right guitar. It is also worth considering the alternative to a semi acoustics. For instance, a solid body electric guitar will be the right choice if your playing in a death metal or punk band.

2. Shop Online for Deals!

The Internet has allowed us to become better educated buyers. A decade ago, it was quite normal for a person to make a buying based on a price comparison of just 3 local music stores. Today the same principle applies, but instead of being able to compare just 3 stores, we are able to compare literally hundreds! Taking a look at some online retails and comparing prices will only take a few minutes and it could save you enough cash for a heavy night out at the pub! I have had some decent ordering experience with gear4music and dolphinmusic and their prices seem to be lower than most.

3. Bedroom or Wembley Stadium?

One advantage of owning a semi acoustic guitar is that it does not necessarily need to be amplified. The hollow bodied design means that it is not only the strings that vibrate, but also the body of the guitar. This is also of benefit to the sound quality as it is said that hollow body guitars offer better resonance and sustain than a solid body. However, due to its design, semi acoustics will often struggle with heavy amplification and are prone to feedback, particularly if the amp is on a high distortion or overdrive setting. Again this ties in with the style of music that you will be playing and the effects that you use with your amp. This boils down to the intended usage of the guitar in terms of your musical ambitions.