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Fender Standard Strat HSS Maple Neck
$679.99The Fender® Stratocaster® was light years ahead of its contemporaries when it was introduced in 1954, instantly becoming a timeless classic with its ergonomically contoured double-cutaway body, versatile triple pick...12 Payments of $56.67
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PRS Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 24 Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
$649.95PRS SE Custom 24 Exclusive The PRS SE Custom 24 isn't just an affordable entry into the PRS family — it’s the guitar that started it all, updated for modern players. Paul Reed Smith brought the original Custom 24...12 Payments of $54.16
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ESP LTD EC1000S Fluence Electric Guitar
$1,099.00Guitars in the LTD 1000 Series are designed to offer the tone, feel, looks and quality that working professional musicians need in an instrument. With the EC-1000S Fluence, you get the great look and feel of the sin...12 Payments of $91.58
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Fender Player II Modified Strat Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$1,049.99Gear 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 $87.50
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Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Junior Double Cut Reissue VOS Guitar with Case
$3,999.00Introduced in 1958, the redesigned double cutaway Les Paul Junior was a monumental addition to an already lineup of now-famous models. The Les Paul Junior is an accurate and faithful replica in every possible way. A...12 Payments of $333.25
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Gibson Exclusive Les Paul Studio Figured Guitar with Soft Case
$1,799.00For years the Les Paul Studio has been the choice of countless guitarists who appreciate the combination of the essential Les Paul features - humbucking pickups, a glued-in, set-neck, and a mahogany body with a figu...12 Payments of $149.92
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Gibson SG Standard '61 Guitar Custom Color with Case
$1,499.00 - $1,999.00Gibson SG Standard '61 Guitar, Custom Color If you’re looking for a guitar that screams attitude and delivers iconic tone, the Gibson SG Standard '61 is your six-stringed soulmate. Famous for its devilish horn...12 Payments of $149.92
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Fender Player II Telecaster Guitar Maple Neck
$799.95 - $949.99Fender Player II Telecaster – Timeless Twang Meets Modern Marvel Meet the guitar that's been serenading stages and studios since the dawn of rock and roll, now refined for the rhythm makers of today. The Fender P...12 Payments of $70.83
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ESP LTD M200DX Electric Guitar
$399.00Back when ESP was founded in 1975, its original claim to fame was taking existing guitars and making them better, with modified necks and components that increased their playability and sonic quality. Today, ESP is ...8 Payments of $49.88
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Fender American Professional Classic Jaguar Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$1,599.99American Professional Classic Jaguar: The Cool Kid, All Grown Up This isn't just an offset; it's a jangling, snarling, sparkling time machine built for the modern age. The Fender American Professional Classic Ja...12 Payments of $133.33
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Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Custom Color AA Top with Case
$2,199.00 - $2,799.00<p>Featuring a figured AA maple top, the one and only Les Paul Standard is now available in Custom Color finishes! The combination of classic tone, vintage 50s neck profile and gorgeous AA figured maple top ma...12 Payments of $191.58
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Epiphone Jared James Nichols Blues Power Les Paul Custom w/Case
$899.00The powerhouse Jared James Nichols Blues Power Les Paul Custom has all the bells and whistles needed to help take your shredding skills to a new level! Designed in collaboration with Gibson Brand Ambassador and blue...12 Payments of $74.92
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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.