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PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline Electric Guitar with Gigbag
$2,049.00 - $2,149.00The PRS S2 McCarty 594 Thinline electric guitar is an all-mahogany, thin-body guitar with a powerful voice! It really does cover all of the tonal possibilities – it doesn’t matter if you are looking for authentic hu...12 Payments of $170.75
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Ibanez Kiko Loureiro SP3 Electric Guitar
$599.99There is a mix of many different musical influences in Kiko Loureiro's playing style, so he needs a guitar to be well-rounded in order to cover everything he wants to do with the guitar. He and Ibanez worked for a l...12 Payments of $50.00
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Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S Guitar Distressed Satin Black
$1,999.00Elevate your performance with the Schecter Synyster Gates Custom FR-S Relic, a masterpiece designed for the ultimate shredding experience. Armed with a Schecter USA Synyster Gates signature humbucking bridge pick...12 Payments of $166.58
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PRS SE Studio Standard Rosewood Electric Guitar with GIg Bag
$719.95 - $849.00The PRS SE Studio Standard brings the tone, playability, and versatility of the Studio model to the SE Series and into an understated, all-mahogany design with a classic pickguard aesthetic. The all-mahogany body...12 Payments of $70.75
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Schecter Reaper 6 FR S Elite Electric Guitar
$1,449.00 - $1,699.00A sleek, modern machine, the Reaper Elite is an expressive Floyd Rose Sustainiac 6-string. The flowing, deep ocean blue finish on a gorgeous, quilted maple topped, Khaya African mahogany body sets these guitars apar...12 Payments of $141.58
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Fender Player II Stratocaster HSS Guitar Maple Neck
$749.95 - $999.99Step into the spotlight and experience iconic Fender sound and style with the Player II Stratocaster HSS – a stage-ready guitar with contemporary updates to power your performance and inspire your playing. ...12 Payments of $73.33
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Jackson Adrian Smith Signature SDX Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar
$649.99Adrian Smith, one of key people behind genre defining riffs and solos, has added another much desired guitar to his signature lineup. The Jackson Adrian Smith Signature SDX Electric Guitar is a San Dimas Soloist s...12 Payments of $54.17
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Ibanez Prestige RG5120M Electric Guitar with Case
$2,299.99This RG5120M features a Birdseye Maple fretboard and an Ash top/African Mahogany body. The Super Wizard HP neck enables extra-smooth playing. The Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers provide aggressive tone and powerfu...12 Payments of $191.67
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Guild Surfliner Deluxe Electric Guitar
$594.95 - $699.99The Guild Surfliner Deluxe Electric Guitar is the perfect combination of vintage and modern! This guitar draws its inspiration from California's legendary Surfliner train, producing a design that immediately demands...12 Payments of $58.33
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Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS Maple with Case
$1,889.99 - $1,999.99Fender American Pro II Stratocaster HSS For decades, the Stratocaster has been the go-to guitar for everyone from legends to bedroom players. But Fender didn't just rest on its laurels; the American Professional ...12 Payments of $157.50
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Ibanez SML721 Multi Scale Electric Guitar
$1,049.99A formidable guitar with the cutting edge of Ibanez design, the SML721 multi-scale is a graceful and potentially lethal weapon. Its signature body shape - sculpted, lightweight, and mahogany - is stronger and more m...12 Payments of $87.50
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Jackson American Series Virtuoso HT Guitar with Case
$1,449.00 - $1,999.99Born in Southern California in 1980, Jackson was the first brand to embrace the needs of hard rock and metal virtuosos by providing instruments with feature sets that catered to high velocity playing. Designed to in...12 Payments of $141.67
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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.