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ESP LTD Caleb Shomo CS-II Phoenix Electric Guitar with Case
$1,799.00The LTD Signature Series Caleb Shomo CS-II in Vintage Natural finish with a quilted maple top, offers neck-thru-body contruction at 25.5” scale, mahogany body wings, a three-piece thin u-shaped mahogany neck, Macass...12 Payments of $149.92
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ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Vulture Electric Guitar with Case
$1,599.00An original design and that signature James Hetfield tone, the unique Vulture sets the new standard for an incredible playing experience. ESP and James Hetfield join forces once again to bring you his latest vision,...12 Payments of $133.25
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ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000QM Electric Guitar See Thru Black Cherry
$1,499.00The newly-updated EC-1000 offers a luxurious, upscale look with its quilted maple top, See Thru Black Cherry finish, and special aesthetic touches like multi-ply body and headstock binding, with sleek black hardware...12 Payments of $124.92
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ESP LTD EC1000QM Quilt Maple Electric Guitar
$1,299.00ESP LTD EC-1000QM Electric Guitar The ESP LTD EC-1000QM is designed to meet the rigorous demands of working musicians who require a professional instrument for touring and recording. Combining a classic single...12 Payments of $108.25
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ESP LTD Josh Middleton JM-II Guitar with Case
$1,599.00The Josh Middleton JM-II is his first ESP Signature Series guitar is one that lives up to this musician’s extraordinary talent. Josh Middleton is the acclaimed and highly influential guitarist of UK-based progressiv...12 Payments of $133.25
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ESP LTD Arrow 1000 Satin Guitar
$1,599.00<p>The Arrow-1000 Candy Apple Red Satin features neck-thru-body construction at 25.5” scale with a mahogany body and extra-thin u-shaped three-piece maple neck with reverse headstock and single-ply binding for...12 Payments of $133.25
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ESP LTD Horizon Custom 87 Electric Guitar
$1,499.00The Horizon Custom ’87 takes the amazing archtop body of the ESP Horizon and offers it exactly as you’d have found it in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s… minimally adorned and built to shred! This guitar offers neck-th...12 Payments of $124.92
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ESP LTD MH1000 QM Electric Guitar
$1,399.00For a truly spectacular example of the MH shape, the MH-1000 delivers it with an outstanding arched quilted maple top in a transparent Black Ocean finish. White binding helps define the outline of this excellent gui...12 Payments of $116.58
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ESP LTD M1000 Electric Guitar
$1,249.00 - $1,399.00The M-1000 Snow White updates one of the coolest guitars in the M Series with an even more outstanding design, featuring new neck-thru construction and a set of direct-mount Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers (alnico...12 Payments of $104.08
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ESP LTD Mirage Deluxe '87 Electric Guitar
$1,199.00Based on the original ESP Mirage body shape, the LTD Mirage Deluxe '87 is a bolt-on shred machine with an alder body and three-piece extra thin U-shaped maple neck being made available in gorgeous finishes. These gu...12 Payments of $99.92
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ESP LTD EC200DX FM Electric Guitar
$399.00Back when ESP was founded in 1975, its original claim to fame was taking existing guitars and making them better, with modified necks and components that increased their playability and sonic quality. Today, ESP is ...8 Payments of $49.88
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ESP LTD EC-01FT Electric Guitar
$1,199.00The LTD Deluxe EC-01FT Charcoal Burst Satin Teardrop features white single-ply binding, set-thru construction, 24.75” scale, a single-cutaway mahogany body and three-piece mahogany neck, a 43mm nut, a Macassar ebony...12 Payments of $99.92
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Solid Body Electric Guitars
The 6-String Solidbody Electric Guitar is one of the strongest pillars supporting the foundation of music and it has shaped the creative landscape for over 70 years. American Musical Supply is stocked with a huge collection of these guitars from the most iconic brands in the world - that means there are all sorts of different looks, colors, and styles available at any price point. It doesn't matter what type of music you're playing; we have your dream instrument waiting for you and our True 0% interest payment plans make owning it easier than you ever thought possible!
American Musical Supply is excited to be your stop for Solidbody Electric Guitars from top brands! We offer True 0% interest payment plans - applying is easy. Use your own debit or credit card, enjoy fast and free shipping, and add an Electric Guitar to your creative setup.
We make buying an Electric Guitar quick and easy - in-stock items that are ordered before 5PM will ship out the same day! (see our Shipping Information Page for more details) Do you have questions about Solidbody Electric Guitars and want to know which one would be best for you? Give us a call at 800-319-9043 - our experts are standing by.
In the exciting world of electric guitars, the 6-String solidbody electric is the instrument that is most talked about and is used most often. The design is straightforward yet extremely detailed and personalized by both brand and maker. The guitar body is carved out of a solid piece of wood - Alder, Ash, and Mahogany are the most regularly used, but there are a wide range of other woods available for different looks and levels of resonance. The guitar neck can either be carved out of the same piece of wood as the body (a one-piece instrument known as ‘neck-thru’) or made as a separate piece that is then attached to the neck (commonly known as a ‘bolt-on’ neck). The bridge is secured at the base of the body, allowing the strings to be set in place and positioned evenly up the neck and through the tuning machines.
The guitar pickups and their matching electronics, built directly into the body, are the true voice of the solidbody guitar. Pickups are magnets wrapped with wiring that, when paired with the plucking or strumming of the nearby strings, induces an electric current that is then transferred from guitar to an amplifier and speaker with a 1/4” instrument cable. Each guitar uses different pickup configurations to influence the tonal flavor and the engineers from different brands incorporate their pickup designs to bring you sonic choices that go hand-in-hand with the type of music you want to play!
AMS has a huge and far-reaching collection of these electric guitars at the best prices. If you’re looking for a tried-and-true instrument from Fender (such as a popular, prolific Fender Stratocaster or Fender Telecaster) or Gibson (such as an iconic Gibson Les Paul or Gibson SG) - we have you covered. Do you want something different? Something fresh? Something from one of the many passionate brands out there? We have you covered there too!
If you’re thinking of an elite guitar that goes in a different direction than the more straightforward stock offerings, be sure to check out PRS and Ernie Ball Music Man. These are companies that are driven by expertise and a strict code that involves hand-selected woods of the highest quality, custom pickups and electronics, and a collaborative mindset with musicians and engineers to cover the needs of today’s players. Also, many of the most experienced and talented builders in the guitar business can be found at the Gibson Custom Shop. Their artisans are free to experiment with new designs while mixing-and-matching specialized hardware and electronic components to create stunning works of art that will wow the crowd. AMS has striking high-resolution photos of every serialized guitar we sell, so you’ll be able to choose the exact instrument that speaks to you!
Are your eyes and ears drawn to an instrument for hard rock, progressive rock, and heavy metal? Ibanez, ESP, Schecter, and Dean guitars are just a few of brands we carry that have been designed and built with those very styles in mind. They are the pure shred machines – we’re stocked with a variety of different models with menacing body styles, colorful finishes, and scorching pickups that are meant to power through everything. Let your lead lines soar, your riffs thunder on, and your lows growl, all with a heavy metal instrument from AMS!
Which solidbody electric guitar is best for beginners? Squier, Epiphone, and the Ibanez Gio lineup are good places to start – these are some of the most popular brands for the student musician and are fixtures in lesson studios everywhere. American Musical Supply has lots of different price-friendly models to choose from and these instruments are approved by performers, educators, and technicians. If you’re looking for a gift for the aspiring guitarist in your circle of family and friends, be sure to take a look at our selection of Electric Guitar Packages.
Our payment plans also make it super easy to load up on Guitar Strings and Guitar Accessories whenever you need them. Looking for a new Guitar Effect or two for your pedalboard? Easy. Just fill your cart and split the payments! AMS is on call for you - our fast and free 2-day shipping means that everything you need for your guitar will get to you quickly, just in time for your next performance.