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Ibanez Iron Label Xiphos XPTB620 Electric Guitar with Bag
$1,499.99Iconic totally blacked out looks plus supercharged electronics amounting to some of the heaviest-swinging metal axes Ibanez has ever produced. Ibanez brings back the much requested Xiphos. The heralded Xiphos signif...12 Payments of $125.00
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ESP LTD M-HT Black Metal Series Electric Guitar
$929.95The LTD M-HT Black Metal series guitar is comparable in build quality to ESP's LTD Deluxe “1000 Series” instruments with a dark and menacing design theme of all-black finish, components, and hardware, a single premi...12 Payments of $77.50
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ESP LTD EC1000TCTM EverTune Electric Guitar
$1,599.00You can break down the EC-1000T CTM EverTune as follows: the “T” is for its traditional full-thickness classic single-cutaway mahogany body shape, with no waist cut. The “CTM” is for its custom multi-ply binding, si...12 Payments of $133.25
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Jackson Pro Plus Series Rhoads RR24 Guitar with Gig Bag
$1,399.99<p>The Pro Plus Series Rhoads RR24 is a proud claimant to the throne of high-tech guitars. The Pro RR24 pairs a single ply bound okoume body with a through-body three-piece maple/walnut neck, bearing a pair of...12 Payments of $116.67
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PRS Swamp Ash Special Rosewood Guitar with Bag
$2,899.00The PRS Swamp Ash Special Rosewood brings a unique look and sound to the PRS Bolt-On line up. Its swamp ash body is equipped with a versatile hum/“single”/hum pickup configuration. Two 58/15 LT pickups flank a PRS N...12 Payments of $241.58
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PRS Myles Kennedy Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
$2,199.00 - $2,899.00An ultra-versatile axe with distinct appointments truly set the Myles Kennedy apart! Myles Kennedy is known for his work in Alter Bridge, Slash and the Conspirators, and his own solo recordings, lending his own flav...12 Payments of $205.33
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Gretsch G6128T59 Vintage Select 59 Duo Jet Bigsby w/Case
$2,999.99Inspired by the pivotal and prolific years of Gretsch’s 1950s and early ’60s golden age, Vintage Select Edition guitars are designed for the player who appreciates the finest in musical instrument heritage. The new ...12 Payments of $250.00
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Fender Player II Jazzmaster Guitar Rosewood Neck
$879.99Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Jazzmaster – a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. The Pla...12 Payments of $73.33
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson SG Custom Guitar with Bag
$589.95 - $699.00Part of the Inspired by Gibson Collection, the Epiphone SG Custom has been refreshed and is better than ever. The legendary SG™ has long been a favorite of musicians across genres. Like the Custom version of the Les...12 Payments of $58.25
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Heritage Standard II H-150 Electric Guitar with Case
$2,599.00Crafted in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the legendary 225 Parsons Street factory, the Standard II Collection H-150 upholds Heritage’s American-made legacy with meaningful refinements. This evolution of the original Stand...12 Payments of $216.58
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Ibanez Paul Gilbert FRM350 Electric Guitar with Bag
$1,499.99Paul Gilbert is not only an extraordinary musician, but a creative tinkerer as well. Always looking to build a better mousetrap…or at least a more versatile one, Paul endlessly searches for ways to improve his instr...12 Payments of $125.00
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Jackson Pro Origins 1985 SD1A H FR Guitar with Bag
$1,199.99For 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 $100.00
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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.