Hollow Body suggestion

[barandbrew]

Hi everyone
I have not got a hollow body guitar in my collection and would like to try one.
Would you be kind enough to suggest a kit and upgrades that would give me a great guitar.
Currently have USA tele/strat/les paul and gretsch so would like to end up with a quality guitar
Only play at home now so something with versatile sound would be good
Thanks in advance
John

[wokkaboy]

Hi John, welcome to the forum. Depends if you like a thin or thicker style semi hollow body.
If you prefer a thinner body then a ES-1G will be a cool axe. There is also a 12 string version ES-12G
If you prefer a thicker body then GR-1SF or ES-3 would suit.
Have a look on the PBG site at semi hollow kits and have a think which you would prefer link below:
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/hollow-body-guitar-kits/

Once you work out which kit you like then we can talk upgrades

[Dedman]

I recently built an ES-5 and can tell you it is quite loud without being plugged in. It doesn't have the clarity and resonance of an actual acoustic but is not by any means unpleasant. I replaced the P90 with a mini humbucker but I think they sound great not matter which. The ES3 would be very similar I think except it has 2 humbuckers. If you look up Shazza's builds in the build diary section she did an awesome video diary and sound tests on the GR-1SF

[barandbrew]

Thanks Wokkaboy and dedman
The ES1G looks good might start there
John

[wokkaboy]

sounds good John, there are many upgrades you can do. Are you interested in a Bigsby whammy bar system ?
I would look at upgrading pickups, electrics, put a bone nut on and possibly upgrading the bridge

[barandbrew]

sounds good John, there are many upgrades you can do. Are you interested in a Bigsby whammy bar system ?
I would look at upgrading pickups, electrics, put a bone nut on and possibly upgrading the bridge

Thanks Wokkaboy
Yes a Bigsby and complete upgrade of hardware and pickups what is your suggestion
Thanks
John

[Fretworn]

Tell us which of these images are closer to your dream for a hollowbody and we can point you in the right direction.

[wokkaboy]

Hi John,
I would look for a compatible Bigsby tremelo system, I am not sure which model will be compatible with the ES-1G.
As for pickups what style of music do you like playing ? Some humbuckers are more suited to rock or blues or jazz styles.

As for the electrics I would order mini pots will be much easier to get through the F holes. Get a decent 3 way switch and jack. Capacitors will depend on what style of music you will be playing and your preference of tone

[barandbrew]

Hi John,
I would look for a compatible Bigsby tremelo system, I am not sure which model will be compatible with the ES-1G.
As for pickups what style of music do you like playing ? Some humbuckers are more suited to rock or blues or jazz styles.

As for the electrics I would order mini pots will be much easier to get through the F holes. Get a decent 3 way switch and jack. Capacitors will depend on what style of music you will be playing and your preference of tone

Thanks Wokkaboy
Would like more Jazz tone with this guitar got rock/blues covered already
John

[Dedman]

maybe have a look at some humbucker sized P90's. I have the Tonerider ones in a LP and they sound great.