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Jackson JS1XM Dinky Minion 2/3 Scale Guitar
$229.99A minuscule axe with a monstrous bite, the Jackson® JS Series Dinky® Minion JS1X is ideal for aspiring little shredders or grownup road dogs who need an easy-traveling instrument loaded with all the features they lo...4 Payments of $57.50
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Fender LE Tom DeLonge Stratocaster Guitar Rosewood with Gig Bag
$1,359.99Fender LE Tom DeLonge Stratocaster is here! This legendary guitar is a must-have for any Blink-182 fan and all serious guitarists. With its classic design and signature style, this instrument makes it easy to expres...12 Payments of $113.33
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Sterling CT30CHSS Cutlass HSS Electric Guitar
$379.99The Sterling SUB Series Cutlass gets a vintage-inspired refresh with upgraded Alnico pickups for dynamic tones, a stunning stained neck, and retro finishes that nod to the classics. The modern HSS configuration ensu...8 Payments of $47.50
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Kramer Striker Figured Modern Collection Guitar Laurel Stoptail
$294.95 - $349.00Part of the Modern Collection, the Kramer Striker Figured HSS is a gorgeous entry into the high-performance, shred-ready world of Kramer guitars! Along with its stunning, AAA flame maple veneer, it features a satin-...8 Payments of $43.63
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Squier Affinity Stratocaster Guitar Indian Laurel Neck
$319.99The Squier Affinity Stratocaster, in all of it's single-coil glory, has something for every player. Producing that iconic distinctive tone, the rich-looking Affinity Strat has a slim comfortable neck for expressive ...8 Payments of $40.00
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Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Guitar
$299.00Epiphone proudly presents the new Les Paul Tribute, an incredible, affordable introduction to the world’s greatest electric guitar! The Les Paul Tribute has all the classic Les Paul features that have made this icon...8 Payments of $37.38
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Squier Affinity Strat Junior HSS Guitar Laurel Neck
$369.99A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender® family, the Squier® Affinity Series™ Stratocaster® Junior HSS delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today’s aspiring guitar hero. This reduced-size Stra...8 Payments of $46.25
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Charvel LE Sean Long Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HH HT M Guitar
$1,499.99Sheffield metalcore act While She Sleeps has been tearing it up for over 15 years now on the metal scene with a DIY approach, amassing a hardcore audience across the UK with an intense and highly-acclaimed energetic...12 Payments of $125.00
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Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Maple Neck Guitar with Case
$2,499.99The Fender American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finis...12 Payments of $208.33
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B.C. Rich Warlock Legacy Kahler Guitar
$1,699.99B.C. Rich guitars always stuck out of the crowd for their uniqueness and innovative solutions. This 50th Anniversary of the company brings another bold push toward the future of modern guitar making. B.C. R...12 Payments of $141.67
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B.C. Rich Z6 Prophecy Electric Guitar Floyd Rose
$1,899.99<p>B.C. Rich guitars always stuck out of the crowd for their uniqueness and innovative solutions. This 50th Anniversary of the company brings another bold push toward the future of modern guitar making.</p&...12 Payments of $158.33
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BC Rich GR2FR Gunslinger Retro II Guitar
$999.99Designed in the 80’s by Dan Lawrence, the mighty Gunslinger Retro II makes a triumphant return. Without question the starting place for the Legacy Gunslinger began with the exact duplication of Dan’s creation in ord...12 Payments of $83.33
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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.