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Kramer Dave Mustaine Vanguard Guitar with Case
$999.00Kramer is proud to announce the Dave Mustaine Vanguard Guitar, a heavy-hitting instrument with a rockstar infusion. The Vanguard features a mahogany Vanguard body and neck for maximum sustain, throw in an ebony fret...12 Payments of $83.25
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Fender Player II Mustang Guitar Maple Neck
$849.99Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Mustang – a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player...12 Payments of $70.83
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Fender Player II Mustang Guitar Rosewood Neck
$849.99Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Mustang – a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player I...12 Payments of $70.83
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Squier Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster HSS with Indian Laurel Fingerboard
$499.99A tip of the hat to the large-headstock Strat models produced in the 1970s, the Classic Vibe ‘70s Stratocaster HSS creates incredible tone courtesy of the Fender-Designed alnico pickups. Player-friendly features inc...8 Payments of $62.50
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Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang Electric Guitar Indian Laurel Neck
$499.99While small in stature, the Classic Vibe ‘60s Mustang packs a punch of incredible tone courtesy of the dual Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Small hands will appreciate the short 24” scale length and slim...8 Payments of $62.50
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Squier Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster
$499.99A tip of the hat to the large-headstock Strat models produced in the 1970s, the Classic Vibe ‘70s Stratocaster creates incredible tone courtesy of a trio of Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendl...8 Payments of $62.50
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Jackson JS Series Dinky JS32 DKAP Guitar
$499.99The JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32 DKAP features a poplar body with a beautiful art-grain poplar burl arched top and bolt-on maple neck with scarf joint and graphite reinforcement for rock-solid stability. Hosting 24...8 Payments of $62.50
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Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster Electric Guitar Laurel Neck
$499.99The player-friendly Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster features include a slim, comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5”-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style tremolo s...8 Payments of $62.50
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EVH Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic Black Walnut
$719.95 - $849.99The gorgeous look of Black Walnut gives this Wolfgang WG Standard Exotic a great look to compliment the incredible playability and tone! Dual EVH Wolfgang humbucking pickups mounted directly to the body increase vib...12 Payments of $70.83
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Squier Sonic Telecaster Guitar Maple Neck White Pickguard
$249.99The Squier Sonic Telecaster guitar allows the revolutionary guitar players to take their music to the next level. The Squier Sonic Telecaster Guitar is a combination of iconic Fender style and stunning tone. Thi...6 Payments of $41.67
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Michael Kelly 54OP Open Pore Electric Guitar
$449.99 - $539.98Stylish and great playability, the 54OP electric guitar avoids tradition in favor of a bolder look and tone. The 54OP might be called the black sheep of the 1950's collection. You can't help but notice the Open Pore...8 Payments of $56.25
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Squier Sonic Mustang HH Guitar Maple Neck
$249.99The Squier Sonic Mustang HH is the perfect guitar for adventurous musicians who want ultimate freedom of expression! This stunning Fender-style pony car comes with a slim “C”-shaped maple neck profile, lightweight b...6 Payments of $41.67
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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.