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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s Guitar with Bag
$549.00The Les Paul Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. Featuring a classic Mahogany body with a Maple cap, Grover tuners, and powered by ProBuck...8 Payments of $68.63
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Fender Player II Modified Strat HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$919.95 - $1,079.99Gear up and get ready to take your performance to the next level with Fender Player II Modified. Featuring key upgrades for the modern guitarist and bassist, these versatile instruments are designed to handle anythi...12 Payments of $90.00
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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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Dunable Cyclops DE Electric Guitar with Bag
$1,199.00A rock-solid riff machine, built for tuning stability and comfort, as well as withstand the beating of consistent live use. The Cyclops offers tonal clarity in standard as well as extreme drop tunings, thanks to its...12 Payments of $99.92
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Kramer 84 HH Quilt Top Guitar with Bag Ebony Neck Floyd
$1,099.00The modern Kramer 84 HH honors Kramer's Golden Age and is one of the most influential electric guitars of all time. This updated version has more in common with the 80s-era originals than ever, including a new heads...12 Payments of $91.58
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EVH Eddie Van Halen Wolfgang Special Guitar Ebony Fingerboard
$989.95 - $1,289.95Over 35 years of Eddie Van Halen’s experience, knowledge and experimentation have been distilled into the Wolfgang Special. Tested, tweaked, and refined on the road, this purebred music-making machine places the sam...12 Payments of $105.83
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Gretsch G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr Guitar
$549.99The G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. with V-Stoptail bursts into the modern era with powerful sound and style in a smaller package. The sleek G2655 is designed for the guitarist who demands more than the mundane f...8 Payments of $68.75
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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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Schecter Demon-6 FR-S Electric Guitar
$999.00The Schecter Demon-6 FR-S is designed for players who demand exceptional performance, precision, and endless sustain. Crafted for metal, hard rock, and everything in between, this guitar strikes the perfect balance ...12 Payments of $83.25
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Squier Affinity Telecaster Guitar Indian Laurel Neck
$329.99The sound of a Telecaster goes hand-in-hand with the rich history of rock, blues, and country, A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster delivers legendary design an...8 Payments of $41.25
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ESP LTD Phoenix-201 Electric Guitar
$599.00The LTD Phoenix-201 in gloss black finish features set-neck construction at 25.5” scale, with a mahogany body and three-piece mahogany neck, a rosewood fingerboard, 22 extra-jumbo frets, black hardware, LTD bridge a...12 Payments of $49.92
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Jackson JS11 Dinky Amaranth Fingerboard
$209.99Killer Jackson style, playability and tone at a great value! The JS11 Dinky has upgraded features such as new high-output ceramic-magnet pickups, graphite reinforced maple necks, bound fingerboards and headstocks, a...4 Payments of $52.50
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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.