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Gibson Victory Electric Guitar with Case
$1,699.00The ahead-of-its-time design of the Gibson Victory originated in Kalamazoo in the late 1970s as the original premium asymmetric option leading into a booming segment to come. The new Victory models carry the DNA of...12 Payments of $141.58
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Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$1,499.99Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster The Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster combines vintage charm with modern upgrades. It delivers the timeless vibe of a golden-era Strat without the...12 Payments of $125.00
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Fender Player II Modified Strat Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$1,049.99Gear up and get ready to take your performance to the next level with Fender Player II Modified. Featuring key upgrades for the modern guitarist and bassist, these versatile instruments are designed to handle anythi...12 Payments of $87.50
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Gibson Exclusive Les Paul Studio Figured Guitar with Soft Case
$1,529.00 - $1,799.00For years the Les Paul Studio has been the choice of countless guitarists who appreciate the combination of the essential Les Paul features - humbucking pickups, a glued-in, set-neck, and a mahogany body with a figu...12 Payments of $149.92
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Gibson SG Standard '61 Guitar Custom Color with Case
$1,999.00Gibson SG Standard '61 Guitar, Custom Color If you’re looking for a guitar that screams attitude and delivers iconic tone, the Gibson SG Standard '61 is your six-stringed soulmate. Famous for its devilish horn...12 Payments of $166.58
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Fender Player II Telecaster Guitar Maple Neck
$719.95 - $949.99Fender Player II Telecaster – Timeless Twang Meets Modern Marvel Meet the guitar that's been serenading stages and studios since the dawn of rock and roll, now refined for the rhythm makers of today. The Fender P...12 Payments of $70.83
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Fender Player II Stratocaster Guitar Maple Neck
$719.95 - $849.99Fender Player II Stratocaster – The Legend, Reimagined Behold, the six-string Swiss Army knife, the undisputed champion of cool, the Fender Player II Stratocaster. This isn't just a guitar; it’s a cultural icon, ...12 Payments of $70.83
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Fender Player II Modified Strat HSS Floyd Rose Rosewood Neck Guitar with Bag
$999.95 - $1,189.99Gear up and get ready to take your performance to the next level with Fender Player II Modified. Featuring key upgrades for the modern guitarist and bassist, these versatile instruments are designed to handle anythi...12 Payments of $99.17
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Fender American Pro II Stratocaster Guitar Maple Neck with Case
$1,839.99 - $1,939.99Fender American Pro II Stratocaster The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster builds on over 70 years of innovation, blending the iconic design of the Stratocaster with modern upgrades for today’s musician...12 Payments of $153.33
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Gibson Les Paul Deluxe 70s Electric Guitar with Case
$2,599.00Gibson Les Paul Deluxe 70s The Gibson Les Paul Deluxe '70s is a faithful recreation of the mini-humbucker-equipped classic that shook up the Les Paul lineup back in 1969. With its tight, punchy tone and vintage-i...12 Payments of $216.58
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Fender Player II Modified Telecaster SH Rosewood Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$1,079.99Gear up and get ready to take your performance to the next level with Fender® Player II Modified. Featuring key upgrades for the modern guitarist and bassist, these versatile instruments are designed to handle anyth...12 Payments of $90.00
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PRS SE CE24 Standard Satin Guitar with Gigbag
$579.00Originally introduced in 1988, the CE has become an essential part of the PRS line-up, offering the snap and response of bolt-on construction. The SE CE 24 Standard is the most affordable CE yet, pairing an all-maho...8 Payments of $72.38
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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.