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Jackson Pro Origins 1985 SD1 HH Maple Floyd Rose Guitar with Bag
$1,299.99For over 40 years, Jackson has been the guitar of choice for the world’s most legendary metal shredders and hard rockers. Now we’re going back to our roots and paying tribute to our iconic history with the Pro Origi...12 Payments of $108.33
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Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky® DKA Guitar with Bag
$749.95Guitarists, prepare to be wowed! The Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky® DKA Guitar is here to take your shredding experience to the next level. With its phenomenal playability, lightning-fast maple neck with graphite re...h m s
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Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh Dark Rose with Bag
$1,529.00 - $1,799.99The Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe DR24MG EVTN6 is based off Jackson’s single cut Monarkh platform and is a premium guitar designed for progressive metal players seeking precision and accuracy. J...12 Payments of $150.00
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Kramer Nite-V String Thru Body Guitar with Gig Bag
$629.00 - $899.00Ever since it was first introduced in 2008, the Kramer Nite-V has been embraced by many notable metal players, including Charlie Parra, Prika Amaral (Nervosa), and The Jasons. The Kramer Nite-V is the ultimate shred...12 Payments of $74.92
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Kramer Pacer Carrera Guitar with Premium Gig Bag
$769.00 - $999.00Nothing says "rock & roll" like fast cars and fast guitars! So we decided to bring them together with the Pacer Carrera, a Seymour Duncan-equipped tone machine with a shred-ready ebony fretboard and a sleek, Bla...12 Payments of $83.25
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Kramer Pacer Deluxe Guitar with Gig Bag
$999.00Kramer Pacer Deluxe, Ruby Red Metallic, Classic White Get ready to rock with Kramer’s flagship model, the Pacer! First introduced in 1981, the Pacer is a true icon of the rock world and was used by some of t...12 Payments of $83.25
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Kramer The 84 Guitar with Gig Bag
$729.00 - $899.00The 84 honors Kramer’s first Golden Age and is one of the most influential electric guitars of all time. This updated version has more in common with the 80s-era originals than ever, including a new headstock rear “...12 Payments of $74.92
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Kramer Volante HHFR Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
$1,049.00Kramer has long been known as a brand that makes guitars that meet the needs of highly fluid and technical players–a brand for shredders and virtuosos. Some players might consider it a bit of a “retro” brand that is...12 Payments of $87.42
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Lerxst Grace Floyd Rose Electric Guitar with Case
$3,999.00 - $4,960.00The Lerxst Grace with Floyd Rose, the signature guitar of Alex Lifeson by Godin Guitars, pays tribute to an iconic era in Lifeson's career, Grace Under Pressure. This modern version of the Hentor Sportscaster combin...12 Payments of $250.00
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Lerxst Grace Vega Tremolo Electric Guitar with Case
$3,999.00 - $4,960.00The Lerxst Grace, the signature guitar of Alex Lifeson by Godin Guitars, pays tribute to an iconic era in Lifeson's career, Grace Under Pressure. This modern version of the Hentor Sportscaster combines the timeless ...12 Payments of $250.00
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Michael Kelly Patriot Instinct Bold Custom Collection Electric Guitar
$466.95 - $629.95Explore your creativity! Hot looking, hard-working, and tonally versatile -- the Patriot Instinct is your new favorite electric. The Patriot Instinct has a sexy arched-top single cutaway body with a Quilt Maple top,...12 Payments of $52.50
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MKG Patriot Open Pore Slim Body Guitar
$479.99 - $569.98The Michael Kelly Guitars slim body Patriot Decree SB Open Pore guitar. The Patriot Decree SB is a fresh take on the solid body guitar, combining classic Patriot styling with a slim body design. The body is ...8 Payments of $60.00
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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.