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Fender Player II Telecaster Guitar Rosewood Neck
$619.95 - $949.99Fender Player II Telecaster – Timeless Twang Meets Modern Marvel Meet the guitar that's been serenading stages and studios since the dawn of rock and roll, now refined for the rhythm makers of today. The Fender P...12 Payments of $70.83
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Fender Jim Root Telecaster Ebony Fingerboard with Case
$1,849.99<p><strong>The Fender Jim Root Telecaster delivers plenty of modern features for big sounds!</strong> As the guitarist for bands like Slipknot and Stone Sour, Jim knows what goes into making a gre...12 Payments of $154.17
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PRS S2 Standard 22 Satin Guitar with Case
$1,749.00The PRS S2 Standard 22 Satin is a workhorse guitar for gigging musicians. With an all-mahogany body and 22-fret set mahogany neck, this guitar is warm and sweet, making it toneful enough to stand up plugged straight...12 Payments of $145.75
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Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut Electric Guitar
$449.99Crafted with essential Gretsch style and playability, the Electromatic CVT is designed to take your sound to the next level. A retro-refined take on a classic Gretsch design, the CVT features a solid mahogany body w...8 Payments of $56.25
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Squier FSR Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Maple Neck Guitar
$505.99A celebration of the birth of the Strat in the 1950s, the Classic Vibe ‘50s Stratocaster creates incredible tone courtesy of a trio of Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a s...8 Payments of $63.25
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ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Vulture Electric Guitar with Case
$1,599.00An original design and that signature James Hetfield tone, the unique Vulture sets the new standard for an incredible playing experience. ESP and James Hetfield join forces once again to bring you his latest vision,...12 Payments of $133.25
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Danelectro Electric Sitar Guitar
$849.00Reissue of the famous Danelectro big Sitar of the 1960's. The Danelectro Sitar Guitar is a reissue of the unique & iconic classic from the 1960s. Featuring psychedelic tones, 3 lipstick tube pickups, & onboard mini-...12 Payments of $70.75
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Danelectro 59 MOD NOS Electric Guitar
$529.00 - $569.00Danelectro’s most famous guitar, now with NOS+ pickups! A new pickup which retains the character of the original NOS pickups but with better highs, punchier mids, and solid lows. A must have for any player serious a...8 Payments of $71.13
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Jackson JS Series Surfcaster JS22 HT Guitar
$259.95 - $349.99Drawing from Jackson’s iconic shapes, the new JS Series JS22 Surfcaster delivers unbelievable value by blending vintage appeal with thoroughly modern appointments for the ultimate modern metal machine - all at an en...8 Payments of $43.75
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Epiphone 1963 Les Paul SG Custom Guitar with Maestro with Case
$1,499.00Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1963 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola The Epiphone 1963 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola is a stunning time capsule, meticulously recreated in collaboration with t...12 Payments of $124.92
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom Guitar with Bag
$799.00Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Custom Guitar The Epiphone Les Paul Custom pays homage to the iconic 1954 classic, originally designed by Les Paul as the "tuxedo" version of his solid-body guitar. Part of...12 Payments of $66.58
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ESP LTD Horizon Custom 87 Electric Guitar
$1,499.00The Horizon Custom ’87 takes the amazing archtop body of the ESP Horizon and offers it exactly as you’d have found it in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s… minimally adorned and built to shred! This guitar offers neck-th...12 Payments of $124.92
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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.