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ESP E-II Alexi Laiho Ripped Electric Guitar with Case
$3,249.00Built at ESP's factory in Japan, the ESP E-II Alexi Ripped is among the final guitars designed by Children of Bodom/Bodom After Midnight frontman Alexi Laiho, one of the world’s most beloved and influential figures ...12 Payments of $250.00
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ESP LTD Alexi Laiho Hexed Electric Guitar with Case
$1,799.00The LTD Alexi Hexed is a responsive guitar that delivers clarity with stage presence. Capturing the essence of one of the world’s most beloved and influential figures in metal music, the LTD Alexi Hexed is among the...12 Payments of $149.92
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EVH 5150 Series Deluxe QM Quilt Top Guitar Ebony Neck
$1,169.95A stylized modern spin on a fan favorite, the 5150 Deluxe QM is engineered for speed, comfort and full-throttle attitude. The reimagined 5150® Series Deluxe is an iconic blast from the past that blends both throwbac...12 Payments of $97.50
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Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Guitar with Case
$1,599.99Fender LE Vintera II Road Worn 60s Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Guitar If this guitar could talk, it would have stories for days. The Fender LE Vintera II Road Worn ‘60s Telecaster is more than just an instrument...12 Payments of $133.33
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Gibson Victory Figured Top Electric Guitar with Case
$2,119.00 - $2,499.00The ahead-of-its-time design of the Gibson Victory originated in Kalamazoo in the late 1970s as the original premium asymmetric option leading into a booming segment to come. The new Victory models carry the DNA of ...12 Payments of $176.58
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Ibanez RG470DX Electric Guitar
$549.99Rock out with the Ibanez RG470DX Electric Guitar! Designed with the true musician in mind, this fretboard masterpiece is specifically crafted to unleash your inner rock god and elevate your playing to unprecedented ...8 Payments of $68.75
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Ibanez Tim Henson TOD10 Electric Guitar with Bag
$1,359.00 - $1,599.99Ibanez TOD10 – The Sound of Tomorrow, Today Behold the Ibanez TOD10, the six-string Excalibur wielded by Polyphia’s own Tim Henson. This isn't just a guitar; it's a genre-eating, boundary-breaking, mind-melting m...12 Payments of $133.33
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Jackson Pro Signature Marty Friedman MF1 Guitar
$1,699.99Jackson continues their longstanding relationship with Friedman by collaborating with the virtuoso on the Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1. This 24.75”-scale signature model is loaded with great features to ...12 Payments of $141.67
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Jackson X Series Kelly KEX 6-String Electric Guitar
$849.99Boasting an electrifying offset angular shape and lightning-fast neck, Jackson X Series Kelly models exude metal sophistication, while also delivering massive sound and reliable performance at an exceptional value. ...12 Payments of $70.83
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Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Guitar
$999.99As part of the metal legacy pioneered by Randy Rhoads, the Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 guitar has a regal and proud tone that will bring your playing to life. It offers effortless playability so that you can speed...12 Payments of $83.33
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Kramer Assault Figured Top Guitar with Gig Bag
$999.00The Kramer Assault started life as the Kramer Custom released in 2000 as a modern take on the iconic Gibson Les Paul. It has since grown to be a popular model for hard rock players who want a lighter/sleeker single ...12 Payments of $83.25
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Kramer SM-1 H Guitar with Floyd Rose
$999.00The SM-1 H is an exciting new version of the SM-1. It retains the neck-through, double-cutaway mahogany body, ebony fingerboard, and Floyd Rose® 1000 series tremolo and R2 1000 series locking nut of the original SM-...12 Payments of $83.25
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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.