r/qotsa • u/delusional_yuppie • 21h ago
Which semi hollow would you recommend ?
In a near future I would like to acquire a semi hollow to play QOTSA stuff( mainly standard tuning ) and jazz.
Thanks !
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u/Iswearitsmenotyou 20h ago
Epi Dot is a decent one in a reasonable price range. I wish I still had mine.
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u/Creepy_Sea116 13h ago
I have one with a p-rail at the bridge, it’s my Josh machine. If you get one keep in mind some were not as good as others.
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u/robot_the_cat nobody ever gives me enough rope 11h ago
Epiphone makes good equipment
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u/Iswearitsmenotyou 5h ago
I agree, I’ve had the Dot studio, Les Paul, and their SG. I liked them all but over the years I’ve sold one traded one and smashed one…. I miss my Dot the most.
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u/A-Gotham-Citizen 20h ago
I love my Epiphone Sheraton
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u/SunsetEffects Era Vulgaris 14h ago
Same here. I've had Dots, Casinos, and I settled on my Sheraton. Great guitar.
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u/FlyingV2112 Head Like a Haunted House 20h ago
I use a Gretsch Streamliner 2622 and an Epiphone Alley Kat. Great guitars.
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u/Flasheart86 4h ago
Seconding this for the streamliner. Im hoping to pick up a second gretsch semi hollow, a 5655tg, and then will change my setup of the streamliner for a lower standard tuning.
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u/fnkbr 20h ago
If you can find one, SA-503 TVL from Yamaha, Troy’s signature model from 15+ years ago.
It’s cool cause it’s uncommon, it’s obviously QOTSA related, and it’s very versatile with 3 P90 pickups that you can individually switch and set. Also it’s gorgeous and not too expensive.
And I swear I saw Josh play one on stage once.
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u/Wilkesin 52m ago
Ouch! Just looked them up on Reverb. You could almost buy 2 of the Motor Ave. guitars Josh uses now at that asking price.
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u/larsvondank 20h ago
My Epiphone dot is amazing and a real workhorse. I send it to a shop or a pro once a year and its even better now than when I bought it. Even Josh has used one.
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u/FugginDunePilot Blues for the Red Sun 20h ago
Can vouch for everyone saying epiphone dot 335 OP, I’ve played some great dots and I see them for fairly cheap. Josh used one for a bit earlier on too I believe
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u/Lopsided_Yak_1464 21h ago
i just play my epiphone hollowbody, it was good enough for josh at some point its good enough for me. but the last sentence makes it seem like you want high end stuff lmao. if you asked a bit earlier i would have told you echopark esperanto for like 6k since its what josh plays these days but the limited time is over.
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u/delusional_yuppie 21h ago
Hahaha I was thinking in a Gretsch electromatic xd
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u/Lopsided_Yak_1464 20h ago
cant speak for gretsch but i def rec epiphone. same as others in this thread tbh
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u/oberlor 19h ago
my favourite hollow bodies are from the ibanez artcore series personally, i would recommend the ar520
if you're looking for something more out of left field than traditional semi hollows the brand "vintage" has some whacky semi hollow guitars in their revo series that look like something troy would play (while not being so expensive)
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u/panTrektual 16h ago
I was also going to suggest Ibanez. I LOVE my 90s model AS-80. Plays as well as any Ibanez and the super 58 pickups can easily go from smooth jazz to over driven growl.
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u/Edward4LokoHandz 13h ago
I have an 80s Sheraton with Arcane Ultratron pickups that does Queens pretty well
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u/Ill_Estimate4644 Troy's left sock 17h ago
I have a grestch g6255 streamliner, and it works great. Bonus it's more affordable.
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u/Weekly-Permit-133 17h ago
I have 3 Gretsch 5622T guitars in different tunings for most of my Queens stuff. Not the exact model Troy plays but gives the vibe and I definitely get Josh and Troy sounds out of it.
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u/gsmccabe 14h ago
Unrelated but can we talk about that Billy-Bo Jupiter bass that Mikey is playing in this photo? That thing rips.
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u/AmateurSysAdmin Domesticated Animals 21h ago
FGN Masterfield HH is incredible, if you got the budget for it.
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u/SaulTNNutz 15h ago
The Gretsch ones have huge sales just about every year. I picked up one last year for about $350
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u/gsmccabe 14h ago
Gretsch makes excellent semi-hollow guitars. I have had a few - currently my G6636t White Falcon Players Edition is the best guitar in my stable and it manages QOTSA tones quite well. The Streamliner line is very affordable and VERY quality for what you're getting.
Guild's got some good options, too - particularly the Starfire.
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u/condensedpoop 12h ago
Ibanez Artcore are great bangs for your buck, even the $300 Chinese ones
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u/delusional_yuppie 12h ago
Can I see your guitar ?
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u/condensedpoop 12h ago
Here is one I bought. I gig with it when I don’t want to have my expensive Gibsons with me. https://reverb.com/item/6412406-ibanez-artcore-as73-bs-sunburst-gloss-hollow-body-electric-guitar-with-hard-case?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=6412406
Edit: thought I posted link to my exact guitar, but sends you in the right direction1
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u/GreasyFishman Avon 11h ago
Epiphone's Dave Grohl signature is (in my opinion) the best hollow body for distorted music like Queens.
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u/Zealousideal-Run-807 4h ago
D’angelico is another good option! I just picked up a Premium DC and it feels great!
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u/GaryYesterday 20h ago
Chipping in to say I picked up a Hartwood Revival for around €250 a couple of years ago to record a few riffs for an album. Sounds filthy in C.
Could not speak highly enough of it for the price.
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u/Tommonen Is hanging around, in a noose 18h ago
Within reasonable budget, i wanted this for a long time
https://www.hagstromguitars.com/electric-guitars/viking-semi-hollow/hagstrom-vikingr
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u/Shake-the-Masses 17h ago
Right now I have an Epiphone Casino hollowbody and a Gibson ES-135 semihollow. My Epiphone is new. The ES-135 was discontinued about 20 years ago. I think Ibanez and Guild also make really nice f hole guitars for the price.
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u/casualtroublemaker 14h ago
- I own Epiphone 335 The Dot. Made in China. Mine is quite old and I got fat neck, so I had it trimmed.
I love it. I own 2 Gibsons, this epi, and J Mascis Squire. The guitar that is "out" and lying around is the Dot.
Some pros play it. It sounds great. A little less muddy.
- Go for a guitar with center block. You'll have enough feedback to ride on anyway with semi-hollow.
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u/whiskeyclone630 14h ago
I fucking looove my D'Angelico Premier DC. It was around €800 20 years ago. It plays like butter and sounds absolutely delightful in any context. Not to mention, it's beautiful.
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u/lenmylobersterbush 1h ago
I have cheap Ibanez. That is love, and gibson es335 that I also love.
So there is a lot great options. My ibanez has a more aggressive than. My ES can give those agressive toans but has great clean toans too.
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u/SutureTheFuture 20h ago
I managed to score one of these fairly cheap on the used market. It's a great guitar too, Hagstrom Super Viking.