Ibanez Semi-Hollow Electric Guitars

Ibanez Semi-Hollow Electric Guitars

The Ibanez name comes from Spain, yet the Ibanez guitarcompany is based in Japan. They started importing Spanish musical instruments in the 1930s, then started manufacturing electric guitars in the rock and roll era of the 1950s. They still produce electric guitars today.

A semi hollow electric guitar is one that combines the overall sound elements of both an acoustic and an electric guitar. The instrument was first developed in the 1950s, during the rock and roll boom of that decade.

It works by having a solid piece of wood running through the centre, so that it can be played like a solid body guitar (eg a Fender Stratocaster), as well as being able to be played without amplification (like an acoustic guitar).

Traditional hollow body electric guitars can suffer from feedback issues when they are electrified, which is not present in the semi hollow body guitar. 

The instrument is famous for producing a mellow sound that people often associate with jazz or blues guitar playing.

Types of Ibanez Semi Hollow Electric Guitar

There are several different models of semi hollow electric guitar produced by Ibanez, including:

• Ibanez Artcore range – a range of Ibanez guitars introduced in the 21st century that has become a very popular choice for semi hollow electric guitar players
• Ibanez Artstar range – another of the Ibanez range of semi hollow body electric guitars
• Vintage Ibanez guitar – people generally consider that any guitar produced before the 1990s can be considered to be a ‘vintage’ model

Ibanez Semi Hollow Electric Guitar Accessories

• Electric guitar strings – one of the essential spare parts for any guitar player. Replacement strings are necessary due to the fact the original ones are likely to break, wear or snap as a result of being used.
• Electric guitar strap – a strap is attached to the instrument so you can place the strap over your neck and shoulders in order to play the guitar standing up.
• Electric guitar plectrum – this is a small item in multiple different styles that guitar players can use for plucking the strings, rather than using their fingers.
• Electric guitar case – a case of the right size to store your Ibanez semi hollow electric guitar will help to keep it protected from dirt and debris, as well as help to prevent damage. These are available as soft or hard varieties.