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BC Rich ST3 Retro II Floyd Rose Guitar
$1,199.99Designed in the 80s by Dan Lawrence, the mighty ST3 Retro II makes a triumphant return. Without question the starting place for the Legacy Gunslinger/ST3 began with the exact duplication of Dan’s creation in order t...12 Payments of $100.00
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Ibanez GRGM21 Gio Mikro Electric Guitar
$209.99The Ibanez GRGM21 Mikro Electric Guitar can truly shred in smaller places than its competitors. The Ibanez Mikro is no toy - made to the same high standards of the other GIO series guitars. The GRGM21 has the sam...6 Payments of $35.00
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Michael Kelly Triple 50 Electric Guitar Gloss White
$669.99With the Triple 50, we have broken away from the traditional setup of two single coil pickups and have added a third single coil pickup in between the normal bridge and neck pickups. We have also updated the Triple ...12 Payments of $55.83
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Fender Vintera II 70s Telecaster Deluxe Guitar with Tremolo Maple with Gig Bag
$829.95 - $919.95The perfect guitar to take your music back in time and bring out the ‘70s sound, the Fender Vintera II 70s Telecaster Deluxe with Tremolo is here! This vintage-style instrument sports an iconic body with a subl...h m s
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Fender Player II Modified Strat HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$919.95 - $1,079.99Gear up and get ready to take your performance to the next level with Fender Player II Modified. Featuring key upgrades for the modern guitarist and bassist, these versatile instruments are designed to handle anythi...12 Payments of $90.00
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Squier Affinity Telecaster Guitar Indian Laurel Neck
$329.99The sound of a Telecaster goes hand-in-hand with the rich history of rock, blues, and country, A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster delivers legendary design an...8 Payments of $41.25
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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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Schecter Diamond Series Nick Johnston PT Guitar
$899.00Nick Johnston is world-renowned for his impeccable musicianship, stellar performance, as well as his beautiful Schecter Guitars. The new Schecter Diamond Series Nick Johnston PT line kicks up the heat and comes to y...12 Payments of $74.92
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Gretsch Streamliner Jet 1 Pickup Guitar
$329.99The Streamliner Jet 1 Pickup 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 a H...8 Payments of $41.25
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Squier Classic Vibe 70s Strat HT HSS Laurel Fingerboard Guitar
$499.99The Squier Classic Vibe ‘70s Stratocaster HT HSS brings punchy tones to the party thanks to its Fender Designed AlNiCo humbucking bridge pickup. A popular option in the ‘70s era, the hardtail bridge (HT) provides st...8 Payments of $62.50
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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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Kramer 1983 Baretta Reissue Guitar with Case
$2,199.00Back in the year 1983, the music scene was forever changed when the Kramer Baretta burst onto the scene. This iconic guitar was an instant hit and took the rock world by storm. And now, my friends, it's time to brin...12 Payments of $183.25
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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.