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Charvel So-Cal Style 2 24-Fret Guitar Caramelized Maple Neck Ash Body
$1,099.99A stunning summit of modern Charvel vibe, power and performance, the Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 2 guitar is the ultimate in sonic sophistication and design virtuosity. With one of the most beloved and iconic body s...12 Payments of $91.67
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Charvel Warren DeMartini Signature Snake Pro Mod Electric Guitar
$1,549.99Ready to Ratt-n-Roll! The new Pro-Mod Warren DeMartini Signature Snake was designed and built to Warren’s demanding specifications. Features include a Custom Designed Seymour Duncan humbucker, Seymour Duncan Quarter...12 Payments of $129.17
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D'Angelico Excel EXL-1 Archtop Guitar Amber with Case
$1,899.99The flagship archtop in the D'Angelico line has returned—now in two colorways with two different pickup configurations. Inspired by John D'Angelico's single-cutaway "Excel" model that was first introduced in 1947, t...12 Payments of $158.33
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D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Electric Guitar
$589.95 - $799.99Designed to be both agile and versatile, the Premier Mini DC is a fourteen-inch-wide double cutaway semi-hollow boasting warm and punchy tone. Sibling of the fan-favorite Premier DC, the Mini DC's undersized body, s...12 Payments of $66.67
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Danelectro 57 Electric Guitar
$649.00The vintage ones cost more than your first car! This painstaking reissue features our Vintage 50’s Lipstick Pickups, adjustable bridge, and other cool vintage touches. Danelectro 57 Electric Guitar Features...12 Payments of $54.08
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Danelectro 59 MOD NOS Lefty Electric Guitar
$629.00Danelectro’s most famous guitar, now with NOS+ pickups! A new pickup which retains the character of the original NOS pickups but with better highs, punchier mids, and solid lows. A must have for any player serious a...12 Payments of $52.42
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Danelectro 59 NOS Plus Electric Guitar
$629.00Danelectro’s most famous guitar, now with NOS+ pickups! A new pickup which retains the character of the original NOS pickups but with better highs, punchier mids, and solid lows. A must have for any player serious a...12 Payments of $52.42
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Danelectro 6/12 Doubleneck Guitar
$999.00Double your groove with this White Pearl Doubleneck. Toggle quickly between a 12 string and 6 string guitar. A classic! And a “must have” for recording! Danelectro 6/12 Doubleneck Guitar Features: Sh...12 Payments of $83.25
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Danelectro Baby Sitar
$639.00Get back…to the delicious tones of the 1960s! Sizzling good tone! Danelectro Baby Sitar Features: Round body shape “Thermometer” headstock shape 6 strings tuned like standard guitar Gotoh si...12 Payments of $53.25
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DAngelico Deluxe Bobby Weir Guitar
$2,199.99The next chapter in a legendary career of guitar innovation, the Deluxe Bobby Weir 3 is a masterful semi-hollow offering a huge variety of unique tones. Pairing a sleek body shape with two custom TV Jones humbuckers...12 Payments of $183.33
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Dean Cadillac Select Quilt Top Electric Guitar
$1,499.00Designed by musicians for musicians without breaking the bank, these Select Series models feature Satin Necks for ease of playing and endurance. Eastern Mahogany Bodies paired with 3pc eastern mahogany necks. 22 jum...12 Payments of $124.92
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Dean Exile X Floyd Electric Guitar
$579.00The intense Exile from the Select Series is now in the Standard (X) Series. Mahogany Body, 16" radius Indian Rosewood fingerboard, Floyd Rose FR20 tremolo, and High Output Zebra DMT Pickups set the stage for you. Si...8 Payments of $72.38
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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.