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Ibanez Premium AZ47P1QM Electric Guitar with Bag
$1,149.00 - $1,499.99The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Premium AZ47P1QM electric guitar will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration. ”Designed to Inspire”, all Ibanez Premium series are...12 Payments of $125.00
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Charvel Marco Sfogli Signature PM SC1 HSS Guitar
$1,599.99Charvel pays tribute to the guitarist and composer with the introduction of the Marco Sfogli Signature Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR CM QM. Italian guitar phenom Marco Sfogli, of progressive metal bands PFM an...12 Payments of $133.33
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ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Vulture Electric Guitar with Case
$1,219.00 - $1,599.00An original design and that signature James Hetfield tone, the unique Vulture sets the new standard for an incredible playing experience. ESP and James Hetfield join forces once again to bring you his latest vision,...12 Payments of $133.25
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Epiphone SG Modern Figured Guitar with Premium Gig Bag
$679.00<p>The Epiphone SG Modern Figured guitar features a gorgeous finish plus is renowned for its resonance and sustain. Epiphone's SG Modern figured from the Inspired by Gibson Collection brings a new look and sou...8 Payments of $72.12
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Schecter PT Black Ops Electric Guitar Satin Black Open Pore
$1,299.00Simple, precise, and powerful. The Schecter PT Black Ops is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and is a declaration of sonic dominance. Engineered for performance, the PT Black Ops boasts cutting-edge...12 Payments of $108.25
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Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$1,499.99Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster The Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster is the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern muscle. This guitar gives you all the soulful twang and bite th...12 Payments of $125.00
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Ibanez RG470AHM Electric Guitar
$469.95 - $649.99The RG470AHM features an Ash body sparkling highs and beefy lows, and it’s complemented by the distinction of a Maple fretboard, which, as tone aficionados know well, yields a shade more bite to the guitar’s voice. ...12 Payments of $54.17
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Ibanez Premium S1070PBZ Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
$1,599.99<p>With ultra-versatile electronics, gorgeous tonewoods and legendary craftsmanship that the Ibanez Premium-series is known for, the S1070PBZ represents what modern guitar design is all about! The guitar featu...12 Payments of $133.33
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Tribute Plus Guitar
$339.95 - $399.00Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus: The Legend, Made Attainable This isn't just an entry-level guitar; it's your all-access pass to the rock and roll pantheon. The Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus is a straight-up pow...8 Payments of $49.88
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ESP LTD Deluxe EC-1000QM Electric Guitar See Thru Black Cherry
$1,499.00The newly-updated EC-1000 offers a luxurious, upscale look with its quilted maple top, See Thru Black Cherry finish, and special aesthetic touches like multi-ply body and headstock binding, with sleek black hardware...12 Payments of $124.92
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ESP LTD EC1000QM Quilt Maple Electric Guitar
$1,299.00ESP LTD EC-1000QM Electric Guitar The ESP LTD EC-1000QM is designed to meet the rigorous demands of working musicians who require a professional instrument for touring and recording. Combining a classic single...12 Payments of $108.25
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ESP LTD Arrow 1000QM Quilt Maple Electric Guitar
$1,599.00The Arrow-1000FR is a special member of the Arrow family, with its quilted maple top in Charcoal Sunburst Satin finish. It features neck-thru-body construction with mahogany body, 3-piece maple neck, reverse headsto...12 Payments of $133.25
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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.