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Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Guitar with Bigsby
$649.99The G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby bursts into the modern era with powerful sound and style. The sleek G2622T is designed for the guitarist who demands more than the mundane from an instrumen...12 Payments of $54.17
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Gretsch LE G6129TG-59VS Red Sparkle Jet Guitar with Bigsby and Case
$3,149.99Inspired by the pivotal and prolific years of Gretsch's 1950s and early '60s golden age, Vintage Select Edition guitars are designed for players who appreciate the finest in musical instrument heritage. The Limited ...12 Payments of $250.00
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Heritage Standard II Collection H-150 P90 Electric Guitar with Case
$2,599.00The Heritage Standard II Collection H-150 P90 is a powerful evolution of an American classic. Built at the iconic 225 Parsons Street factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this solid-body electric guitar embodies the spiri...12 Payments of $216.58
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Ibanez Genesis Collection RG550 Electric Guitar
$1,019.00 - $1,199.99The Ibanez Genesis Collection is a throwback to the original RG series that debuted in 1987, providing a platform designed for rock guitarists of all types! Just like the originals, the RG550 features the ultra thin...12 Payments of $100.00
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Ibanez Joe Satriani JS2480 Electric Guitar With Case
$3,599.99The Ibanez Joe Satriani Signature Electric Guitar is made in Japan with typical Ibanez flair and remarkable craftsmanship. It‘s a fine instrument, designed to satisfy and inspire both the established performer and o...12 Payments of $250.00
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Ibanez Premium RGT1221PB Guitar with Bag
$1,599.99The sweet string strummer Ibanez Premium RGT1221PB guitar is the perfect blend of quality and style, providing you with a durable and reliable instrument that looks amazing in any setting. For starters, the fin...12 Payments of $133.33
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Ibanez Prestige AZ2204NW Electric Guitar with Case
$2,199.99Taking adaptability to new extremes, the AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks, to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos ...12 Payments of $183.33
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Ibanez RG470DXW Electic Guitar
$599.99The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed...12 Payments of $50.00
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Ibanez S521 Electric Guitar
$429.99Lurking beneath the S521’s graceful 3-D shape is mahogany specifically chosen for S Series instruments. Light enough amaze in terms of comfort, heavy enough to provide the tone and sustain that players expect from t...8 Payments of $53.75
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Jackson Pro Origins 1985 SD1 HH Maple Floyd Rose Guitar with Bag
$1,299.99For over 40 years, Jackson has been the guitar of choice for the world’s most legendary metal shredders and hard rockers. Now we’re going back to our roots and paying tribute to our iconic history with the Pro Origi...12 Payments of $108.33
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh Dark Rose with Bag
$1,529.00 - $1,799.99The Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe DR24MG EVTN6 is based off Jackson’s single cut Monarkh platform and is a premium guitar designed for progressive metal players seeking precision and accuracy. J...12 Payments of $150.00
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Kramer Nite-V String Thru Body Guitar with Gig Bag
$629.00 - $899.00Ever since it was first introduced in 2008, the Kramer Nite-V has been embraced by many notable metal players, including Charlie Parra, Prika Amaral (Nervosa), and The Jasons. The Kramer Nite-V is the ultimate shred...12 Payments of $74.92
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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.