Hollow Body

Exotic hybrids aside, there are three main kinds of bodies when you’re talking about electric guitars: hollow body, semi-hollow body and solid body. Among the biggest factors associated with the body’s inherent tone has to do with how they handle resonance (which in simple terms means how they handle the sound bouncing around inside of the body). Here are their general qualities along with some of their inherent pros and cons:     Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2789" align="alignright" width="300"] Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body Electric Guitar Black @ $799.99[/caption] As one of the bigger names in music, Gretsch is responsible for some of the most iconic electric guitar designs in the industry's history, such as the Electromatic and Duo-Jet. Their guitars have also been played by some of the biggest names in rock including George Harrison, Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Pete Townshend and several more. The G5420T continues Gretsch's legacy of awesome electrics! About the G5420T When the Gretsch R&D team recently unearthed a Baldwin-era Filter’Tron pickup with knockout punch and phenomenal twang, they incorporated its DNA into dynamic new “Black Top” Filter’Tron pickups, which now endow Electromatic hollow-body instruments such as the G5420T with an electrifying new voice and identity. Continue reading →

[caption id="attachment_2379" align="alignright" width="265"] Gretsch G6120-1959LTV Chet Atkins Hollow Body[/caption] Gretsch Guitars has unveiled their 2015 electric guitar lineup featuring a good mix of brand new models as well as updates on classic designs, such as the G5013CE Rancher Jr. Black. The entire lineup was put on display at this year’s Winter NAAM Show in Anaheim, California, but in case you weren’t lucky enough to see them in person, check them all out below! Continue reading →