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Reverend Ryan Malicsi Signature Electric Guitar
$1,399.00Ryan Malicsi has been leaning on his trustworthy Jetstream 390s for years with Hot Mulligan. His highly anticipated signature model now brings upgraded styling to the Jetstream 390 platform. Armed with gold hardware...12 Payments of $116.58
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Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus Guitar with Bag
$999.99Pacifica® Standard Plus guitars were designed for players of all types seeking their own unique sounds. The PACS+12 delivers exceptional sound and playability, and its four new finish options are infused with sun-dr...12 Payments of $83.33
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Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster Rosewood Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$1,499.99Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster The Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster combines vintage charm with modern upgrades. It delivers the timeless vibe of a golden-era Strat without the...12 Payments of $125.00
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Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$1,499.99Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster The Fender American Professional Classic Telecaster is the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern muscle. This guitar gives you all the soulful twang and bite th...12 Payments of $125.00
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Charvel Pro Mod Plus SC1 HH HT E Guitar with Bag
$1,249.99Take your shredding to the next level with the all-new Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal Style 1 HH HT E from Charvel. This modernized take on the classic So-Cal shred machine packs even more cutting-edge features for lightning-f...12 Payments of $104.17
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Schecter Hellraiser C1 FR Electric Guitar
$1,119.00Schecter C1 FR Hellraiser Electric Guitar The Schecter C1 FR Hellraiser is a high-performance machine designed for the modern metal player who demands crushing tone, effortless playability, and absolute tuning st...12 Payments of $93.25
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Schecter Avenger Standard Electric Guitar
$399.00The Schecter Avenger Standard guitar delivers a sleek design with comfortable playability and durable construction at an unbeatable price. Introducing the Schecter Standard Series, where affordability meets exceptio...8 Payments of $49.88
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Schecter Solo II Standard Electric Guitar
$399.00The Schecter Standard Series delivers a sleek design with comfortable playability and durable construction. Introducing the Schecter Standard Series, where affordability meets exceptional performance, style, and pla...8 Payments of $49.88
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Kramer 84 HH Quilt Top Guitar with Bag Ebony Neck Floyd
$1,099.00The modern Kramer 84 HH honors Kramer's 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 heads...12 Payments of $91.58
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1964 SG Standard Reissue Maestro Guitar with Case
$1,299.00The 1964 SG Standard with Maestro Vibrola recreates one of the most beloved SG model years of all time–the 1964 SG Standard. While the 1964 SG Standard was famously used by such notable players as George Harrison an...12 Payments of $108.25
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Yamaha Pacifica 612 Series Electric Guitar
$849.99The Yamaha Pacifica 612 VIIFMX electric guitar with its remarkable combination of Yamaha's legendary craftsmanship and top-of-the-line third-party components, this guitar is truly a force to be reckoned with. ...12 Payments of $70.83
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Charvel Pro-Mod SD1 HH FR Rosewood Guitar
$969.99Crafted from alder, the body is coupled with a bolt-on maple neck featuring a pair of graphite reinforcement rods to resist bending and warping under environmental stresses. The speed neck profile is designed for li...12 Payments of $80.83
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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.