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EVH WG Special Guitar Ebony Neck
$1,189.95 - $1,549.99Road-tested in arenas around the world, the Wolfgang Special is a purebred music-making machine, designed with stunning style, giant sound and high-speed playability. EVH WG Special Features: Basswoo...12 Payments of $99.16
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Jackson JS22 DKA Dinky Arch Top Amaranth Fingerboard
$229.95 - $269.99Classic arch top body and seriously killer features make the Jackson JS22 DKA Dinky Arch Top a no-brainer for the player who wants a speedy axe at a low cost! Upgraded features such as arched tops, new high-output c...4 Payments of $67.50
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Epiphone 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Guitar with Maestro with Case
$1,499.00Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola The Epiphone 1963 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola is a stunning time capsule, meticulously recreated in collaboration with t...12 Payments of $124.92
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom Guitar with Bag
$799.00Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Custom Guitar The Epiphone Les Paul Custom pays homage to the iconic 1954 classic, originally designed by Les Paul as the "tuxedo" version of his solid-body guitar. Part of...12 Payments of $66.58
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ESP LTD Horizon Custom 87 Electric Guitar
$1,499.00The Horizon Custom ’87 takes the amazing archtop body of the ESP Horizon and offers it exactly as you’d have found it in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s… minimally adorned and built to shred! This guitar offers neck-th...12 Payments of $124.92
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Squier Affinity Stratocaster Guitar Maple Neck
$319.99Delivering that incredible signature tone with playability, the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster guitar is the perfect instrument for both veterans and aspiring guitarists alike. This Strat features several playe...8 Payments of $40.00
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Ibanez RG421QM Quilt Maple Electric Guitar
$459.99With the Ibanez RG421QM Quilt Maple guitar, guitarists can take their skill set to the next level. This iconic instrument from Ibanez is made for musicians who take their craft seriously and appreciate classic, time...8 Payments of $57.50
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Schecter Stargazer 6 Vibrato Electric Guitar
$1,199.00Propel your musical journey to new heights with the Schecter Stargazer, an instrument that transcends creative boundaries with meticulous craftsmanship, premium components, and attention to detail. The combination o...12 Payments of $99.92
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Sire Larry Carlton L5 Electric Guitar
$589.00 - $679.00Souful tones with natural and clean resonance. The Sire's L5 model gives the elegant '50s guitar vibe that can be found in higher tiered gears. It produces the most natural and clean sound resonating from Swamp Ash ...12 Payments of $56.58
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Ibanez Q52PB Headless Electric Guitar with Bag
$1,019.00 - $1,199.99<p>Ultimately, the ergonomic Q52PB headless guitar offers a diverse and versatile enough feature set to attract not only the modern, technical guitarist, but also players who may have never even considered a h...12 Payments of $100.00
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Ibanez Q Series Q52PB Headless Electric Guitar with Bag
$1,199.99With new developments in instrument technology, the prominence of more technical playing styles, and players’ desire for lighter, more portable instruments, today’s headless guitars are pushing far beyond designs of...12 Payments of $100.00
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Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SD1 HH FR Guitar with Bag
$979.95 - $1,349.99Take your shredding to the next level with the all-new Pro-Mod Plus San Dimas from Charvel. This modernized take on the classic San Dimas shred machine packs even more cutting-edge features for lightning-fast playin...12 Payments of $108.33
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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.