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Reverend Vernon Reid Signature The Darque Guitar
$1,899.00The latest addition to the Vernon Reid Signature lineup arrives decked out in sinister Satin Midnight Black. All the top-shelf features from the original Vernon Reid Totem Series are present: the Floyd Rose 1000 Ser...12 Payments of $158.25
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Schecter Avenger FR Przym Palladium Electric Guitar
$2,099.00The Schecter Przym Palladium Series: Innovation Meets Elegance The Schecter Przym Palladium Series is the perfect fusion of craftsmanship, performance, and timeless aesthetics. Designed for players who demand no...12 Payments of $174.92
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Schecter C-1 Blackjack Electric Guitar
$1,029.00 - $1,349.00The Schecter Blackjack combines high end features, rock solid construction, supreme playability, awesome tone, and a classic look, all at an affordable price. A sleek gloss black mahogany body with crème bind...12 Payments of $112.42
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Schecter C-1 FR-S Blackjack Electric Guitar
$1,049.00 - $1,499.00Schecter’s timeless C-1 design blends beautifully with a Floyd Rose tremolo and Sustainiac neck pickup in this killer axe from the Blackjack series! A sleek gloss black mahogany body with creme binding and black nic...12 Payments of $124.92
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Schecter C-1 FR-S Pale Moon Ebony Electric Guitar
$1,799.00The C-1 FR-S Pale Moon Ebony offers isn’t just an instrument—it’s a statement piece, uniting exotic beauty with uncompromising performance, built to excel on the world’s biggest stages. The C-1 FR-S Pale Moo...12 Payments of $149.92
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Schecter C-1 FRS SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar
$1,699.00There is so much to love about the sinister ‘Evil Twin’ addition to the extremely popular SLS Elite series! Schecter gives the C-1 FRS SLS Elite Evil Twin a killer satin black top finish with a rusty grey finish for...12 Payments of $141.58
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Schecter C-1 Pale Moon Ebony Electric Guitar
$1,399.00The C-1 Pale Moon Ebony is where boutique artistry meets modern playability. Built for players who demand both elegance and power, this guitar turns heads before the first note is struck. Its resonant swamp ash body...12 Payments of $116.58
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Schecter C1 SLS Custom Electric Guitar
$1,149.00 - $1,499.00Unleash your potential with the Schecter SLS Custom, a guitar crafted for those who demand unparalleled performance and striking aesthetics. Designed to push the boundaries of modern guitar craftsmanship, the SLS Cu...12 Payments of $124.92
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Schecter E-1 Przym Palladium Electric Guitar
$2,099.00The Schecter Przym Palladium Series: Innovation Meets Elegance The Schecter Przym Palladium Series is the perfect fusion of craftsmanship, performance, and timeless aesthetics. Designed for players who demand no...12 Payments of $174.92
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Schecter Juan of the Dead V-1 Electric Guitar
$1,099.00 - $1,449.00Schecter Guitars is proud to introduce the Juan of the Dead V-1 in a beautiful yet deadly black reign finish. Juan of the Dead is best known for his trash metal riffing in the band Body Count but has been melting fa...12 Payments of $120.75
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Schecter KM-7 MKIII EX 7-String Baritone Guitar Satin Black Open Pore
$1,799.00The KM-7 MK-III EX is the next evolution of the modern metal guitar for players who thrive in the low-tuned depths. This extended-range baritone beast was crafted to keep up with the demands of complex, high-gain ri...12 Payments of $149.92
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Schecter MV-6 Electric Guitar
$759.95 - $899.00The modern Schecter MV series 6-string electric guitar has unlocked a bridge between traditional and new! This limited edition axe features a Schecter Traditional shaped Basswood body, paired with a bolt on mapley n...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.