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Kramer Focus VT-211S Original Collection Electric Guitar
$149.00Original Price $199 - Special Sale - $139 - Save $60The Kramer Focus VT-211S is part of the Kramer Original Collection and is an ideal way to start your Kramer story! Featuring two powerful Kramer Alnico 5SC-1 single coil pickups, a Kramer Alnico 5 humbucker, a 5-way...6 Payments of $24.83
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Charvel Pro-Mod SD1 HH FR Rosewood Guitar
$969.99Crafted from alder, the body is coupled with a bolt-on maple neck featuring a pair of graphite reinforcement rods to resist bending and warping under environmental stresses. The speed neck profile is designed for li...12 Payments of $80.83
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Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Electric Guitar
$721.95 - $849.99First launched in 1990, the Yamaha Pacifica Series was driven by the California session scene of the day – where versatility, performance and individuality were key. Inspired by those custom shop guitars and that or...12 Payments of $70.83
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Sterling by Music Man Kaizen Electric Guitar
$949.99Developed in collaboration with Animals as Leaders founder Tosin Abasi, the Sterling by Music Man Kaizen brings the innovative design of the original Ernie Ball Music Man model to a fixed standard scale. Its lightwe...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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Jackson JS32 Kelly Electric Guitar
$469.99Swift, deadly and affordable, Jackson JS Series guitars take an epic leap forward, making it easier than ever to get classic Jackson tone, looks and playability without breaking the bank. Upgraded features such as s...8 Payments of $58.75
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Schecter Avenger Exotic Electric Guitar Ziricote
$949.00The Schecter Avenger Exotic is a beautiful axe that features an exotic ziricote body, complete with 1-ply cream colored binding, and an eye-catching Schecter Avenger body that stands out from the crowd. With its kil...12 Payments of $79.08
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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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Ibanez Iceman IC420 Electric Guitar with Bag
$759.95Ibanez 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 $63.33
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Kramer 84 HH Maple Neck Floyd Rose Guitar with Bag
$799.00 - $999.00The 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 $83.25
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Squier Classic Vibe 70s Telecaster Deluxe Electric Guitar Maple Neck
$529.99A genuine recreation to the 1970s evolution of the Tele, the Classic Vibe ‘70s Telecaster Deluxe creates massive tone courtesy of the dual Fender-Designed Wide Range humbucking pickups. Player-friendly features incl...8 Payments of $66.25
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Charvel Pro Mod DK24 HH HT E Mahogany Guitar
$1,099.99Charvel’s Pro-Mod DK24 HH HT E Mahogany with Poplar Burl is a perfect fusion of elegance and high performance, designed for a new breed of player whose musical vision and versatility knows no boundaries. ...12 Payments of $91.67
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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.