Best Semi-Hollow Les Paul Style Guitars in 2026
Here you'll find the best Semi-Hollow Les Paul style guitars.
After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
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After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
There are affiliate links on this page that may earn us a commission if you purchase after clicking. We are members of the Amazon Associates Program, and many others. However, we compare each guitar against each other under the same parameters, so this doesn't influence our scoring.
1. Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
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What our users think
- Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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| Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Gretsch | |
| Year: | 2020 | |
| Configuration: | HH | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | Japan | |
| Series: | Professional Collection | |
| Colors: | Green, Brown, Orange | |
| Left-Handed Version: | No | |
| Body | ||
| Top: | Arched Laminated Maple | |
| Type: | Semi-Hollow | |
| Body Material: | Laminated Maple | |
| Bridge: | Bigsby B7CP String-Thru | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Gotoh Locking | |
| Fretboard: | Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Maple | |
| Decoration: | Aged Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail | |
| Scale Size: | 24.6" | |
| Shape: | Standard U | |
| Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm) | |
| Frets: | 22 Medium Jumbo | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
| Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
| Nut Width: | 42.8mm (1.685'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Bridge Pickups: | Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker / Passive) | |
| Neck Pickup: | Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker / Passive) | |
| Switch: | 3 | |
| Knobs: | Speed | |
| Volume Controls: | 3 | |
| Tone Controls: | 1 | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | Yes | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
Gretsch G6659T Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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2. Gretsch G6659TG Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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| Gretsch G6659TG Players Edition Broadkaster Jr | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Gretsch | |
| Year: | 2017 | |
| Configuration: | HH | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | Japan | |
| Series: | Professional Collection | |
| Colors: | White, Blue, Green | |
| Left-Handed Version: | No | |
| Body | ||
| Type: | Semi-Hollow | |
| Body Material: | Laminated Maple | |
| Bridge: | Bigsby B7GP String-Thru | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Gotoh Locking | |
| Fretboard: | Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Maple | |
| Decoration: | Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail | |
| Scale Size: | 24.6" | |
| Shape: | Standard U | |
| Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm) | |
| Frets: | 22 Medium Jumbo | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
| Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
| Nut Width: | 42.9mm (1.688'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Bridge Pickups: | Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker / Passive) | |
| Neck Pickup: | Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker / Passive) | |
| Switch: | 3 | |
| Knobs: | Speed | |
| Volume Controls: | 3 | |
| Tone Controls: | 1 | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | Yes | |
| Hardware Color: | Gold | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6659TG Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
Gretsch G6659TG Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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3. Gretsch G6659TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (6 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Balanced (8 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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| Gretsch G6659TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Jr | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Gretsch | |
| Year: | 2019 | |
| Configuration: | HH | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | Japan | |
| Series: | Professional Collection | |
| Colors: | Orange, Red | |
| Left-Handed Version: | No | |
| Body | ||
| Top: | Flame Maple | |
| Type: | Semi-Hollow | |
| Body Material: | Laminated Maple | |
| Bridge: | Bigsby B7CP String-Thru | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Gotoh Locking | |
| Fretboard: | Ebony | |
| Neck Material: | Maple | |
| Decoration: | Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail | |
| Scale Size: | 24.6" | |
| Shape: | Standard U | |
| Thickness: | 1st Fret: 0.83'' (21.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.97'' (24.6mm) | |
| Frets: | 22 Medium Jumbo | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
| Nut: | Ivory Tusq | |
| Nut Width: | 42.9mm (1.688'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Bridge Pickups: | Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker / Passive) | |
| Neck Pickup: | Gretsch Full'Tron (Humbucker / Passive) | |
| Switch: | 3 | |
| Knobs: | Speed | |
| Volume Controls: | 3 | |
| Tone Controls: | 1 | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | Yes | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6659TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
Gretsch G6659TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
- Locking Tuners
- Made in Japan
- Expensive Wood
- Ivory Tusq Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
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4. Gretsch G5655T Electromatic
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (16 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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| Gretsch G5655T Electromatic | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Gretsch | |
| Year: | 2020 | |
| Configuration: | HH | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | China | |
| Series: | Electromatic | |
| Colors: | Gold, Red, Gray | |
| Left-Handed Version: | No | |
| Body | ||
| Top: | Arched Laminated Maple | |
| Type: | Semi-Hollow | |
| Body Material: | Laminated Maple | |
| Bridge: | Bigsby-Licensed B70 Vibrato | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Die-Cast | |
| Fretboard: | Laurel | |
| Neck Material: | Maple | |
| Decoration: | Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail | |
| Scale Size: | 24.6" | |
| Shape: | Thin U | |
| Frets: | 22 Medium Jumbo | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
| Nut: | NuBone | |
| Nut Width: | 42.8mm (1.685'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Bridge Pickups: | Gretsch Black Top Broad’Tron (Humbucker / Passive) | |
| Neck Pickup: | Gretsch Black Top Broad'Tron (Humbucker / Passive) | |
| Switch: | 3 | |
| Knobs: | Speed | |
| Volume Controls: | 3 | |
| Tone Controls: | 1 | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Nickel | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G5655T Electromatic
Gretsch G5655T Electromatic
- NuBone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in China
- No Expensive Woods
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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5. Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic
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What our users think
- Neck profile shape: C (12 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (16 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
- Pickups power: Clean (1 vote)
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| Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic | ||
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand: | Gretsch | |
| Year: | 2020 | |
| Configuration: | HH | |
| Strings: | 6 | |
| Made in: | China | |
| Series: | Electromatic | |
| Colors: | Gold, Blue, Green, Orange | |
| Left-Handed Version: | No | |
| Body | ||
| Top: | Arched Laminated Maple | |
| Type: | Semi-Hollow | |
| Body Material: | Laminated Maple | |
| Bridge: | Bigsby B70 | |
| Neck | ||
| Neck Joint: | Set | |
| Tuners: | Die-Cast | |
| Fretboard: | Laurel | |
| Neck Material: | Maple | |
| Decoration: | Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail | |
| Scale Size: | 24.6" | |
| Shape: | Thin U | |
| Frets: | 22 Medium Jumbo | |
| Fretboard Radius: | 12" | |
| Nut: | NuBone | |
| Nut Width: | 42.9mm (1.688'') | |
| Electronics | ||
| Bridge Pickups: | Gretsch Black Top Broad’Tron (Humbucker / Passive) | |
| Neck Pickup: | Gretsch Black Top Broad'Tron (Humbucker / Passive) | |
| Switch: | 3 | |
| Knobs: | Speed | |
| Volume Controls: | 3 | |
| Tone Controls: | 1 | |
| Hardware | ||
| Strap Lock: | No | |
| Hardware Color: | Gold | |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic
Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic
- NuBone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in China
- No Expensive Woods
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
