Are Epiphone semi acoustic guitars any good?

Yes. Epiphone semi acoustic guitars are very good. Epiphone are known for their legendary guitars, and their semi acoustic guitars are no exception. Models like the Sheraton and Casnio are highly regarded due to their amazing tone and feel.

Are all Epiphone Semi acoustic guitars hollow?

Not exactly, no. Some models like the Casino and the Century are fully hollow but other models like the Dot and the Sheraton have solid central blocks of maple to ward off feedback and deliver a stronger tone.

Why should I use a Epiphone semi acoustic guitar?

Epiphone Semi Acoustic guitars can provide a different tone and sound to your playing. A semi acoustic guitar has a completely different sound and feel to a standard, solid-body guitar.

Does 'semi acoustic' mean this sounds like an acoustic guitar when played unplugged?

Unfortunately no. 'Semi acoustic' is a somewhat misleading title: these are electric guitars through and through. Their semi-hollow nature may lend a slightly louder unplugged sound but they do not in any way sound like acoustic guitars. The hollow areas of the guitar do affect the plugged-in sound though, changing the midrange response and having a slightly less focused sound, in a pleasant and musical way.

What type of music is played on an Epiphone semi acoustic guitar?

Epiphone semi acoustics are played by guitarists in a very wide range of genres: from the expected Blues and Jazz through to Indie-rock and even hard rock, some Epiphone semi acoustics like the Dot are so versatile, you can play almost anything on them.

Which Epiphone semi acoustic is most like the Gibson ES-335?

The Epiphone Dot is the model most closely associated with the ES-335. Even its name is a reference to the dot inlays of model guitars. Having said that, the Epiphone Sheraton is an original Epiphone design that, at the time, was based very closely on the Gibson ES-335 and ES-355 models.

What are Epiphone semi acoustic guitars good for?

Epiphone Semi Acoustic guitars are great for a wide range of playing styles and genres such as Blues, Jazz, Indie, Alt Rock and many more. The unique construction and sound of a semi-acoustic guitar makes it applicable to a great number of players.