Hollow Body Electric Guitars
Hollow body electric guitars have a voice unlike anything else in the guitar world. With their fully resonant air chambers, these instruments breathe and sing in a way that solid body guitars simply cannot replicate. They carry the heritage of jazz, blues, and early rock and roll — instruments with history, character, and soul.
Key Features
- Construction: Fully hollow body with no center block — maximum resonance and acoustic projection.
- Sound Profile: Warm, woody, and complex — hollow bodies have a natural dynamic quality that responds beautifully to touch and technique.
- F-Holes: The characteristic openings that allow the body to project sound acoustically, contributing to the instrument's unique resonance.
- Best For: Jazz, blues, rockabilly, country, and vintage rock — lower gain styles where feedback is manageable.
A Note on Feedback
Hollow body guitars are more susceptible to feedback at high volumes than solid body instruments. They're best suited for lower-gain playing styles. If you love the hollow body aesthetic but need more feedback resistance, consider a semi-hollow electric guitar — the solid center block makes a significant difference at higher volumes.
Hollow Body Brands at Roxy Music
- Gretsch: Nobody does hollow body guitars quite like Gretsch. Their Filter'Tron-equipped hollow bodies deliver that unmistakable bright, chimey tone that has defined rockabilly and country for generations. Shop Gretsch →
- Ibanez Artcore: Accessible hollow body guitars with genuine craftsmanship and warm, jazz-friendly tone. The Artcore series has been a favorite among students and working musicians since 2002. Shop Ibanez →
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