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Squier Affinity Telecaster Electric Guitar Maple Fingerboard
$329.99The design simplicity and surprising versatility of the Tele has made it one of the most beloved guitar ever made. The Squier Affinity Telecaster continues that incredible legacy classic Tele styling, two ceramic si...8 Payments of $41.25
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Fender Custom Telecaster FMT HH Electric Guitar
$1,149.99The Custom Telecaster FMT is a decidedly non-traditional Telecaster of peerlessly crafted style and powerful sonic substance. An exquisite high-end Telecaster experience awaits the player who gets his hands on a Spe...12 Payments of $95.83
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Schecter Sunset 6 Extreme Electric Guitar
$999.00The Schecter Sunset 6 Extreme is the perfect partner for your musical journey. Not only does it bring style to the stage - its unique finish stands out from the crowd - but it's also packed with premium components t...12 Payments of $83.25
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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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Ibanez Iceman IC420FM Flame Maple Electric Guitar with Bag
$999.99Ibanez Iceman IC420 Electric Guitar Few instruments boast an identity as distinctive as the Ibanez Iceman. First introduced in 1977 and officially named in 1978, the Iceman is renowned for its bold lines and stri...12 Payments of $83.33
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ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Royal Shiva Guitar with Case
$1,999.00Joining the Bill Kelliher Signature Series, the LTD Royal Shiva is based on a guitar that the Mastodon guitar king had created with the ESP Custom Shop and used it extensively on recent tours. It’s a completely uniq...12 Payments of $166.58
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Fender Player II Strat HSS Chambered Mahogany Maple Neck Guitar
$849.95 - $999.99Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster HSS – a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. ...12 Payments of $83.33
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Fender Player II Strat Chambered Ash Maple Neck Guitar
$949.99Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster – a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. Fend...12 Payments of $79.17
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Sire Larry Carlton H7 Electric Guitar
$799.00 - $859.00The classic semi-hollow body electric guitar of Sire has the DNA of the Guitar Legend, Larry Carlton. Its double-cut style, overall appearance, and tone are specifically embedded with legendary values. Sire ...12 Payments of $66.58
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Schecter PT Special Electric Guitar
$529.95 - $799.00Upper access on a fast neck, the versatile PT Special features a Swamp ash body with a flat contour. A maple neck and rosewood fretboard with a 12” radius make this guitar a pleasure to play. It’s equipped with a Vo...12 Payments of $66.58
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Schecter Reaper 6 Electric Guitar
$899.00Pro-grade electronics, tonewoods and performance sets the Schecter Reaper 6 apart from everything else in its class! A gorgeous Swamp Ash body is mated to a Poplar Burl top, delivering resonant tonality and custom s...12 Payments of $74.92
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Schecter C6 Deluxe Plus Electric Guitar
$449.00The C-6 Deluxe Plus models are the first entry level guitar to bear the Schecter Diamond Series name. A collection that not only looks great, borrowing the sleek contours from the A-6, but also combines professional...8 Payments of $56.13
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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.