Topmusicanswers
Hollowbody guitars are exemplified by the Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins and Gretsch White Falcon. Hollowbody electric guitars have even more acoustic tone than semi-hollowbody guitars, which is evident by how loud and present they sound when you strum them unelectrified.
- How does the hollow body of a guitar affect the sound?
- What are the benefits of a hollow body guitar?
- Are hollow body guitars good for rhythm?
How does the hollow body of a guitar affect the sound?
A hollow or semi-hollow guitar reflects and conducts sound back into the string that isn't conducted in a solid body. Finger sounds on the fretboard are passed back down the neck and body and into the string, where they are picked up by the pickup.
What are the benefits of a hollow body guitar?
Hollow body guitars are primarily used in jazz and blues. They produce clear, soft tones. Semi-hollow body guitars utilise a centre block of wood. They are able to deal with increased gain.
Are hollow body guitars good for rhythm?
As a rhythm guitarist you want to blend in more with the bass to form the foundation in the band. Hollowbodies can give you feedback if you use a lot of distortion and gain but work excellently when the amount of gain is moderate or when playing clean.
