Semi-Hollow Guitars Under $1000?

[PaulHintz]

You may get a wider range of responses if you add information about your playing style and the sound you’re after. I’m looking forward to the Wednesday delivery(hoping I don’t have the bad luck you’ve had) of an EastmanT186. I love the look, I like Eastman necks, and I like the samples I’ve heard on YouTube. But that’s just me. It’s going to be a much different sound than the chambered custom 7-string I own (which has a single f-hole like the two shown in the earlier reply). Apples to oranges comparison, as an old expression goes. Your experience might be similar. What sound(s) do you want?

[fep]

I've heard that the PRS SE's are really well set-up. They are imported to the U.S. PRS factory and the setup is checked there. In addition Sweetwater does a check of the setup before shipping so if you but from them.

If I was to buy sight unseen I would go for one of these: PRS SE Custom 22 Semi-Hollow - Gray Black | Sweetwater

[Mark M.]

Look for a used Eastman T386 or T486. They are the best bang for the buck in that price range, IMO.

[Greco]

Sire

[Jimmy Mack]

Just get an Epiphone 335 Pro, if you dig 335's. Affordable, plentiful and well made and voiced. One of my favorites out of many guitars over many years.

[John A.]

There are so many good semi-hollows under a grand (especially if you include used guitars) that you pick one at random and be good to go. Anyway, I have a D'Angelico EX DC that I'm very happy with the going rate is $800-1000. For a bit less, I think Epiphone Sheratons are great.

John