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Dent & ScratchFender Vintera II 50s Nocaster Guitar Maple Neck with Bag
$829.95Step up to the plate with the Fender Vintera II 50s Nocaster guitar! This beauty is sure to turn heads, no matter where you play – let the classic design captivate your audience as you ride a wave of nostalgia back ...h m s
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Gibson Firebird Platypus Guitar with Case
$2,499.00In early 1965, the original Firebird design transitioned through several different iterations. One of the significant transitions that occurred flipped the headstock to the “Non-Reverse” shape. Unlike the original R...12 Payments of $208.25
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Guitar with Case
$1,299.00Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Guitar The Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue brings legendary vintage tone and craftsmanship within reach of every serious player. Created i...12 Payments of $108.25
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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue Guitar with Case
$1,299.00Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard The legendary 1960 Les Paul Standard is one of the world's most coveted guitars, a holy grail for players and collectors alike. Now, through a landmark co...12 Payments of $108.25
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Fender American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag
$1,319.00 - $1,549.99American Professional Classic Stratocaster HSS: The Swiss Army Strat This is the Stratocaster that does it all. It’s got the soul of a vintage icon, the heart of a rock and roll beast, and the brain of a modern ...12 Payments of $129.17
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PRS SE McCarty 594 Electric Guitar with Bag
$999.00The SE McCarty 594 is a versatile, vintage-inspired instrument that delivers both humbucking and single-coil tones in a reliable, roadworthy guitar. Thanks to its dual volume and push/pull tone controls, the SE McCa...12 Payments of $83.25
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PRS S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut Guitar with Premium Gigbag
$1,899.00 - $2,399.00The S2 McCarty 594 Singlecut delivers vintage appointments with the precision of PRS’s modern manufacturing techniques and trusted craftsmanship. Whether you are looking for authentic humbucking tones or nuanced, sw...12 Payments of $199.92
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Fender Standard Stratocaster Laurel Neck Guitar
$579.95 - $679.99The Fender Stratocaster was light years ahead of its contemporaries when it was introduced in 1954, instantly becoming a timeless classic with its ergonomically contoured double-cutaway body, versatile triple pickup...12 Payments of $56.67
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Fender Standard Telecaster Laurel Neck Guitar
$679.99Fender Standard Telecaster The Fender Standard Telecaster electric guitar is your launchpad into the world of guitar craft. Built for players ready to make their mark, this Telecaster blends approachable playabil...12 Payments of $56.67
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Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Guitar with Case
$2,499.99The early ‘60s Strats are some of the most revered and sought-after guitars for their timeless style, tone and feel. Featuring a premium alder body, a trio of Pure Vintage '61 Stratocaster pickups and a medium “C”-S...12 Payments of $208.33
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PRS S2 Custom 24-08 Guitar with Premium Gigbag
$2,399.00The S2 Custom 24-08 shares many of the same specifications as the S2 Custom 24 but adds a new level of versatility with its intuitive switching system. The platform for this guitar is a maple top, mahogany back and ...12 Payments of $199.92
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Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jaguar Electric Guitar Indian Laurel Neck
$549.99A throwback Squier model, the Classic Vibe ‘70s Jaguar turns up the volume on retro style and produces incredible tone courtesy of its dual Fender-Designed alnico single coil pickups. Small hands will appreciate the...8 Payments of $68.75
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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.