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Gibson 70s Explorer Electric Guitar with Case
$2,499.00Gibson 70s Explorer The Gibson '70s Explorer is a time machine back to the legendary Explorer design that captures the raw spirit of rock with modern craftsmanship that'll make your power chords sound like they'r...12 Payments of $208.25
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Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Electric Guitar White with Black Stripes
$949.00Schecter Synyster Gates Standard Guitar White with Black Pinstripes Features Outline Signature guitar of Avenged Sevenfold's lead guitarist Brian Elwin Haner Jr Bolstered with a 3-piece mahogany se...12 Payments of $79.08
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Fender Standard Stratocaster Maple Neck Guitar
$679.99Fender Standard Stratocaster Maple Neck For decades, the Stratocaster has defined rebellion, romance, and rock & roll. The Fender Standard Stratocaster continues this legacy, delivering the iconic look and so...12 Payments of $56.67
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Fender American Pro II Telecaster Guitar Rosewood Fingerboard with Case
$1,549.00 - $1,839.99Fender American Professional II Telecaster The Fender American Professional II Telecaster is the working musician's dream guitar — a refined, road-ready instrument that honors more than seventy years of Telecaste...12 Payments of $153.33
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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster Guitar Rosewood with Case
$1,839.99 - $1,939.99Fender American Pro II Stratocaster The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster builds on over 70 years of innovation, blending the iconic design of the Stratocaster with modern upgrades for today’s musician...12 Payments of $153.33
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ESP LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar with Case
$1,499.00ESP LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar with Case Unleash your inner rock god with the ESP LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte. This guitar isn't just an instrument; it's a statement. Designed by the legend him...12 Payments of $124.92
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Epiphone Les Paul Custom Guitar with Hardshell Case
$1,299.00Epiphone Les Paul Custom Guitar with Case When legends are made, they're often holding a Les Paul Custom. This flagship beauty from Epiphone's Inspired by Gibson Custom lineup brings you closer to that magic than...12 Payments of $108.25
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Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar with Case
$5,799.00Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar The Gibson Les Paul Custom is a timeless icon dressed in its best and ready to cause a scene. This guitar combines breathtaking looks with the kind of raw power ...12 Payments of $250.00
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Gibson '70s Flying V Classic White with Case
$2,499.00Gibson 70s Flying V Ready to unleash some serious rock attitude? The Gibson ’70s Flying V is a faithful recreation of the radical axe that inspired a generation of hard rockers and metalheads. This guitar isn’t j...12 Payments of $208.25
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PRS Swamp Ash Special Maple Guitar with Bag
$2,899.00The PRS Swamp Ash Special Maple 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 Narr...12 Payments of $241.58
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PRS John Mayer Silver Sky Electric Guitar Mapleboard with Gig Bag
$2,339.00 - $2,749.00The PRS Silver Sky is an idealized version of a vintage single-coil guitar where every detail adds up and sets this guitar apart from the pack and the past. The result of a close collaboration between Grammy Award-w...12 Payments of $229.08
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Fender Player II Modified Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$889.95 - $1,049.99Fender Player II Modified Telecaster The Fender Player II Modified Telecaster represents a thoughtful evolution of a classic design, tailored for the modern musician who demands versatility without sacrificing ch...12 Payments of $87.50
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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.