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- What's the purpose of a semi hollow body guitar?
- What is the difference between a solid body and hollow body guitar?
- Are semi hollow guitars harder to play?
What's the purpose of a semi hollow body guitar?
Semi-hollow guitars share some of the tonal characteristics of hollow guitars, such as their praised warmth and clean tone. However, the addition of the central block helps to manage feedback and allows the guitar to be played normally at higher gain and higher volume.
What is the difference between a solid body and hollow body guitar?
Solid body guitars are generally known to offer a slightly longer sustain than hollow body guitars, and they're known to be able to be amplified a lot louder without running into feedback issues.
Are semi hollow guitars harder to play?
I'll add that the body size and shape of semi-hollows are different than solid body models: Generally larger, thicker and wider, with shapes and proportions that often make them more difficult to hold and play comfortably. It's necessary for their acoustic properties, but not always so comfortable.
