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Exclusive RunGibson Exclusive 70s Explorer Guitar with Case Ebony Gold Hardware
$2,499.00Gibson 70s Explorer – Where Vintage Vision Meets Modern Mastery Step into the time machine of tone with the Gibson 70s Explorer, a six-string spaceship that's been beaming killer riffs across galaxies since the d...12 Payments of $208.25
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Gibson Exclusive Les Paul Standard Lite Guitar with Case Ebony
$2,599.00Gibson Exclusive Les Paul Standard Lite Guitar The Gibson Exclusive Les Paul Standard Lite delivers the legendary Les Paul sound with refined modern touches that make it a standout choice for serious players. Thi...12 Payments of $216.58
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Gibson Theodore Standard Guitar with Case
$1,799.00 - $1,999.00Designed by then Gibson president Theodore “Ted” McCarty and only previously available as a limited-edition Custom Shop model, the Gibson Theodore Standard is based on drawings and notes created by Ted McCarty in 19...12 Payments of $149.92
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Ibanez AR520 Electric Guitar
$599.95The bold AR520 guitar features wonderfully carved top, steadfast construction, and a beautiful finish to match the selected pickups and electronics. The AR520 is a classic among Ibanez guitars. It was one of the fir...12 Payments of $50.00
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Ibanez AZ Essentials AZES40 Electric Guitar
$312.95 - $369.99Loaded with two single coils and one humbuckers, the AZES40 has versatile and powerful tonal options on tap! Welcoming yet another expansion to the highly successful AZ series, Ibanez is proud to introduce the new A...8 Payments of $46.25
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Ibanez Iron Label RGRB620 Electric Guitar
$934.95 - $1,099.99The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed...12 Payments of $91.67
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Ibanez Josh Smith FLATV1 Electric Guitar with Case Black
$1,939.00Josh and Ibanez worked tirelessly on designing a guitar that he could rely on and that would be able to handle all of the places that Josh can take it to musically. Josh and Ibanez are both proud to present that gui...12 Payments of $161.58
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Ibanez Prestige AZ2203N Electric Guitar with Case
$1,449.00 - $1,699.00Precision, Performance, and Playability. The Prestige AZ2203N guitar combines high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, in order to achieve true innovation in design and construction....12 Payments of $120.75
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Ibanez RG421DX Electric Guitar Twilight Shade
$379.95 - $449.99The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed...8 Payments of $56.25
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Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Guitar with Case
$1,699.00Equipped with all the essential attributes, the American Series Soloist SL3 leads the way in establishing a new standard in the premium high-performance category as it inspires players across the globe. The Ameri...12 Payments of $141.58
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Jackson LE Pro Plus Pure Metal RR1A Rhoads Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
$1,649.99Unleash your inner shredder with the Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal Series Rhoads RR1A. This beast of a guitar is built for speed, equipped for domination. The RR1A wields a single-ply bound poplar body with a ...12 Payments of $137.50
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Jackson Pro Series King V KV Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar
$934.95 - $1,099.99The king of high-performance guitars, Jackson’s been designing instruments that exceed the requirements and expectations of modern metal players for more than three decades now. And with the Pro KV, Jackson takes th...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.