Hollow-body

Two striking hollowbodies for these guitar heroes.

To the uninitiated, all big-bodied, single-cutaway Gretsch archtops look pretty similar in appearance. But Gretsch offers three distinct ranges – Streamliner, Electromatic and Professional Collection – with pricing to match. If twang is your thang, should you opt for a more affordable instrument and upgrade later, or jump in at the deep end? Let us be your guide as we put a trio of Gretsch hollowbodies through their paces…

The resumption of a five-year-old case in US court could mean the company loses its trademark on one of the most iconic body shapes ever.

The ES-335 may be the greatest and most versatile electric guitar ever crafted within the hallowed walls of 225 Parsons St, Kalamazoo. Here, iconic figures such as Ted McCarty, Mark Knopfler and Larry Carlton recount the tale of the model’s revolutionary development and enduring influence.

If your favourite semi-hollow needs a little TLC, here's a useful guide to help you out.

Gibson might be ‘back’, but the competition aren’t resting on their laurels, either. Time to check out a thinline semi with a few ideas of its own.

For the warm ‘airiness’ that a semi-hollow or fully hollow electric provides, look no further than these 10 models.

We have The Beatles to thank for the popularity of the sunburst Casino, but this custom-colour model from the psychedelic era is a collectible delight.

This classy workhorse has a well-balanced tonal palette.

These metallic coats debut on the Starplayer III model.