semi-hollow

I am not a believer in tonewood contributing to a guitar's sound, but rather feel that a guitar gets it's tone from the pickups and everything after the guitar signal is sent out from there. However, I cannot help thinking I hear the influence of semi-hollow guitar construction in tone, despite...

I found it tedious to hunt for the right price on a budget semi-hollow. So, while China direct purchases can be a gamble, the payoff can be big. With any luck, I will get something that looks like this in 6 weeks

For those who have arrived at the conclusion that there is no such thing as tonewood (like me), have you also come to the conclusion that hollow or semi-hollow body construction does not have an influence on sound (other than feedback)? I do not hear a softer tone from my semi hollows, but I...