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Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS Guitar Maple Neck
$249.99The Squier Sonic™ Stratocaster® HSS is an electric guitar designed with the guitarist in mind! This iconic Fender® model is loaded with features that will engage the musician on every level. Its slim and inviting “C...6 Payments of $41.67
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Gretsch G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr Guitar
$549.99The G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. with V-Stoptail bursts into the modern era with powerful sound and style in a smaller package. The sleek G2655 is designed for the guitarist who demands more than the mundane f...8 Payments of $68.75
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Jackson X Series Signature Scott Ian KVX King V Baldini Guitar
$969.99Introducing the irresistible Jackson X Series Signature Scott Ian KVX King V Guitar! An axe legendary guitarist Scott Ian picked personally, this electric guitar is as powerful as its namesake. It boasts a 24.75” sc...12 Payments of $80.83
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Kramer Focus VT-211S Original Collection Electric Guitar
$149.00Original Price $199 - Special Sale - $139 - Save $60The Kramer Focus VT-211S is part of the Kramer Original Collection and is an ideal way to start your Kramer story! Featuring two powerful Kramer Alnico 5SC-1 single coil pickups, a Kramer Alnico 5 humbucker, a 5-way...6 Payments of $24.83
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Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Electric Guitar
$721.95 - $849.99First launched in 1990, the Yamaha Pacifica Series was driven by the California session scene of the day – where versatility, performance and individuality were key. Inspired by those custom shop guitars and that or...12 Payments of $70.83
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Kramer 84 HH Maple Neck Floyd Rose Guitar with Bag
$799.00 - $999.00The 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 $83.25
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Fender Player II Mustang Guitar Rosewood Neck
$849.99Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Mustang – a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Player I...12 Payments of $70.83
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Squier Sonic Esquire H Guitar Laurel Neck
$249.99The Squier Sonic™ Esquire® H guitar has all the style and feel of traditional Fender® guitars with a few extra bells and whistles that make it stand out from the crowd. The slim C-shaped neck profile makes it easy t...6 Payments of $41.67
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Gretsch Streamliner Jet Club Guitar
$249.99The Streamliner Jet Club is a no-nonsense tone machine loaded with exciting new features to deliver exceptional performance, easy playability and rock-solid tuning stability at an incredible value. Featuring HotWire...4 Payments of $62.50
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Sire Larry Carlton X6 Headless Guitar
$759.00Lightweight, Powerful, and Built for Modern Play Stirring into the innovative world of instruments, Sire produces its own headless guitars. The new X6 offers a combination of modern sleek design and exceptional ...12 Payments of $63.25
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Sire Larry Carlton S5 Electric Guitar
$450.00 - $559.00The Larry Carlton S5 guitar, a masterpiece that embodies the soul of vintage sound. This exquisite instrument is meticulously crafted for guitar enthusiasts who yearn for that timeless S-style tone, paired with cutt...8 Payments of $68.63
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Gretsch G5210 P90 Jet P90 Electromatic Electric Guitar
$579.99Guitarists, the Gretsch Electromatic Jet G5210-P90 guitar offers that essential Gretsch sound, style, and playability! Combining two powerful P90 pickups with sound chambers for sustain and crisp clarity, the G5210-...8 Payments of $72.50
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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.