Semi-acoustic guitars (reviews about them by both novice musicians and professionally developed only positive ones) remain quite popular from the moment of their invention to this day. In order to understand why the tool deserves such attention, just connect it to the amplifier. A noble and even somewhat velvety sound will never leave an experienced guitarist, however, like a beginner, indifferent. In the world of music and art, such a guitar is considered a real aristocrat.
What is a guitar?
One of the most common musical instruments is the guitar. It is used in almost all styles. The most common types: semi-acoustic guitar , jazz, electro and acoustic. Is a key accompaniment in blues, country, rock music, flamenco. On it you can play almost any work.
Acoustics
The simplest instrument that arose among the first and is the prototype of a semi-acoustic guitar. It is made of precious wood. It should not be connected to amplifiers, as it has its own sound, which is distinguished by purity and individuality of sound. Acoustic and semi-acoustic guitars (photo in the article) are very similar in appearance. Acoustics is distinguished by the fact that it has a thick deck, due to which a rather powerful sound arises.
Electric guitars
This species first appeared in the 20th century in the 60s. The reason for their occurrence was the desire of musicians to make the sound as loud as possible. The success of the semi-acoustic guitar triggered the transition to the next stage in the field of musical instruments.
The body is tight and fairly narrow. In some places there are special cutouts for parts, and there is also a socket for an electric cord. The decks are divided into: stratocaster (stratocaster), les les (paul), telecast (telecaster). However, besides them, there are other guitars, for example, flying V (flying V).
Semi-acoustic guitar
The instrument is a cross between acoustics and an electric model. Its sound is quite soft, woody, but bright, contrasting and punchy. The advantages of this model is that the deck is much thinner and lighter than other guitars, and the resonance is almost identical to the acoustics. It is this nuance that allows you to use it in various musical fields. However, at concerts that take place in large halls or in open spaces, musicians rarely choose such an instrument, since these events give preference to electro-acoustic sound.
Do not forget that the semi-acoustic guitar is one of the common types of instrument. It is most often installed pickups, in particular humbuckers. Thanks to this device, the reproduced sound becomes clear and resonant. Such an instrument is ideal for aspiring musicians. However, professionals respect him with respect. The main styles in which the instrument is used are rock and roll, jazz, blues, rockabilly and others.
A bit of history
The first model of a semi-acoustic guitar was made in the 30s in America by master Orville Gibson. She received the name - Gibson ES-150. At that time, jazz was quite popular, it was this that played a significant role in choosing the appearance of a semi-acoustic guitar. The first models were created as trial versions that smoothly tuned musicians to more powerful instruments - electric guitars. The amplified sound in comparison with acoustics is so fond of that in a fairly short period of time they have become quite popular and popular. Already in 1949, two new models of full-fledged semi-acoustic guitars were released, in which electric pickups were built.
After 10 years, other manufacturers began to take on the manufacture of this type of tool, the company Rickenbacker became Gibson's most important competitor.
Semi-acoustic guitar device
Each guitar has a certain design, which fully affects the sounds it reproduces.
The semi-acoustic guitar is divided into two subspecies: with a hollow and half-hollow body.
The first has a structure similar to acoustics. As a rule, people playing such a guitar do not need amplification of sound. However, when connected to the appropriate equipment, its sound becomes clearer, louder and contrast. It is considered a more common type of semi-acoustic guitars.
The half-hollow body is narrower than usual, has several inserts, as well as cutouts in the shape of the letter f.
Bas-guitar
The semi-acoustic bass guitar often has four strings and is widely used in the musical field. It goes well with a drum kit and other instruments. Basically, in the manufacture of such material is used as wood, and absolutely different species. It produces high-quality sound both with and without an amplifier. Resonant sound is obtained in both cases.
The list of the most popular models
Best semi-acoustic guitar - Gibson ES-335. This tool is the first successful option, which to this day is very popular and serves as a model of design. It has many variations. It was created in response to the search, as they say, for a middle ground between acoustics and an electric guitar. The result is a unique instrument with a melodic and exciting sound.
The model of the Gibson ES-339 guitar is more advanced, has a low weight and has a unique sharp sound.
Semi-acoustic guitar Epiphone Dot - budget option. Its prototype is the Gibson ES-335. Playable sound without specific features. It can be used in such styles as jazz, rock, blues.