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Jackson American Series Virtuoso HT Guitar with Case
$1,699.99 - $1,999.99Born in Southern California in 1980, Jackson was the first brand to embrace the needs of hard rock and metal virtuosos by providing instruments with feature sets that catered to high velocity playing. Designed to in...12 Payments of $141.67
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PRS CE24 Electric Guitar with Gig Bag Limited Black Gloss
$1,749.00 - $2,199.00Original Price $2,649 - Special Sale - $2,199 - Save $450PRS CE24 Limited – The Bolt-On Beauty That Bites Back What happens when you take the silky, sophisticated DNA of a classic PRS and fuse it with the snappy, soulful attack of a bolt-on neck? You get the PRS CE24 L...12 Payments of $183.25
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Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe Maple Neck Guitar
$472.99<p>Welcome to the modern era of guitar playing with the Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe. Traditionalists can now enjoy all the features of a 74's classic look and sound in one stunningly stylish instrument. P...8 Payments of $59.12
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Schecter C-1 Standard Electric Guitar
$399.00Schecter C-1 Standard Electric Guitar Specifications Body: Mahogany Top: Figured Burl Binding: Black Single-Ply on Body and Neck Neck: Roasted Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Inlays: Wh...8 Payments of $49.88
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Ibanez GRX20Z Gio Electric Guitar
$209.99The Ibanez GRX20Z offers professional construction, a poplar body and Ibanez Infinity R humbuckers at an affordable price. The GRX20Z features a maple neck and a bound Purpleheart fretboard (with 22 medium frets) f...6 Payments of $35.00
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Schecter C-1HTS SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar
$1,699.00A monster machine built for speed and comfort and will take you to the upper limits of shred! The new C-1 HT S SLS Elite “Evil Twin” has looks that kill, and with its satin black top and rusty grey back and side fin...12 Payments of $141.58
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Epiphone SG Tribute Plus Guitar
$349.00The Epiphone SG Tribute Plus: Legendary style. Unstoppable tone. Ready for your story. For decades, the Epiphone Tribute series has been the perfect entry point for countless new players—and now, it gets eve...8 Payments of $43.63
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PRS S2 Mira 594 Satin Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
$1,899.00A true rock and roll guitar, the PRS S2 Mira 594 is a great addition to any musician’s arsenal. The PRS S2 Mira 594 features a bound 22-fret Pattern Thin neck with a 24.594” scale length. Its “sinky” satin nitro fin...12 Payments of $158.25
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EVH SA-126 Special Semi-Hollow Solid Guitar with Case
$1,299.00 - $1,699.95Challenging the “norm” with original ideas and a modern edge! The introduction of the SA-126 Special, Wolfgang Van Halen’s interpretation of what a modern guitar should be in the 21st century, is a true innovation. ...12 Payments of $119.16
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Kramer Jersey Star Guitar with Premium Gig Bag
$999.00 - $1,299.00The 1980s classic Kramer Jersey Star updated for this year as part of Kramer's Icon Collection with the iconic mother of pearl Jersey Star Logo, Gold Hardware, NEW Kramer USA Neptune Humbuckers, and a Floyd Rose 100...12 Payments of $83.25
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Gibson LE Les Paul Music City Special 50th Anniversary Guitar with Soft Case
$1,799.00The Les Paul Music City Special – 50th Anniversary is an updated, modern twist on two historical Gibson models, taking much of its inspiration from the 70s-era Marauder that was designed by Bill Lawrence, with a tou...12 Payments of $149.92
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Ernie Ball Music Man Cutlass HT SSS Guitar with MONO Bag Dark Rainbow
$2,999.00Featuring the familiar shape and feel of previous Cutlass models, the Cutlass HT showcases new custom Music Man pickup technology inspired by over a decade of guitar string research delivering an incredibly dynamic ...12 Payments of $249.92
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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.