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Sterling Cutlass CT50 Plus Electric Guitar
$499.95 - $699.99The Cutlass just got taken to the next level. The CT50 Plus jam packs even more features into this modern classic. On top of its roasted maple neck, locking tuners, and vintage tremolo, the CT50 Plus adds all-new Mo...12 Payments of $58.33
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Schecter C-1HTS SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar
$1,699.00A monster machine built for speed and comfort and will take you to the upper limits of shred! The new C-1 HT S SLS Elite “Evil Twin” has looks that kill, and with its satin black top and rusty grey back and side fin...12 Payments of $141.58
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Ibanez S770 Electric Guitar
$929.99Ibanez S770 Electric Guitar The Ibanez S Series has always been a show-off — thin, lightweight, and dangerously fast — and the S770 continues that tradition. This axe definitely fits right in, known for its ultra...12 Payments of $77.50
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Epiphone SG Tribute Plus Guitar
$349.00The Epiphone SG Tribute Plus: Legendary style. Unstoppable tone. Ready for your story. For decades, the Epiphone Tribute series has been the perfect entry point for countless new players—and now, it gets eve...8 Payments of $43.63
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Charvel Pro-Mod Plus SoCal SC1 HH Guitar with Bag
$1,849.99More comfortable than an overstuffed armchair, the So-Cal body is sleekly sculpted out of alder and paired with a rock-solid bolt-on caramelized maple neck with a pair of graphite-reinforcement rods to handle the ra...12 Payments of $154.17
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Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster V4 Guitar Ebony Neck with Case
$2,299.99Ready to unleash heavy, molten metal riffage? Behold the Fender Signature Jim Root Jazzmaster V4, here to help you deliver crushing detuned tone with a bold new look! Fender worked closely with the towering Slipknot...12 Payments of $191.67
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ESP LTD Kirk Hammett KH-WZ White Zombie Graphic Guitar with Case
$1,799.00ESP LTD Kirk Hammett KH-WZ White Zombie Graphic Guitar Prepare yourself for sonic annihilation with the ESP LTD Kirk Hammett KH-WZ White Zombie electric guitar. This isn't just another signature model — it's a me...12 Payments of $149.92
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Fender Mike McCready Stratocaster Rosewood Neck 3-Color Sunburst w/Case
$1,999.99The Fender Mike McCready Stratocaster Guitar is the perfect instrument for any lead guitarist who seeks to achieve rock royalty. Designed in collaboration with the legendary Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, this i...12 Payments of $166.67
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Schecter Omen Elite-6FR Electric Guitar
$459.95 - $699.00The Schecter Omen Elite with Floyd Rose takes stunning looks, high performance playability and tone, and packages it into an incredibly affordable price. A gorgeous poplar figured burl top meets a lightweight mahoga...12 Payments of $58.25
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Ibanez Premium RGT1220PBK Electric Guitar with Bag
$1,449.00 - $1,699.99Taking adaptability to new extremes, the AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks, to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos ...12 Payments of $141.67
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PRS S2 Mira 594 Satin Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
$1,899.00A true rock and roll guitar, the PRS S2 Mira 594 is a great addition to any musician’s arsenal. The PRS S2 Mira 594 features a bound 22-fret Pattern Thin neck with a 24.594” scale length. Its “sinky” satin nitro fin...12 Payments of $158.25
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Squier Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster SH Pickup Guitar
$649.99A tribute to the double-bound body Tele® models of the late ‘50s and ‘60s, this Squier® Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster creates incredible tone courtesy of its Fender Designed alnico single-coil bridge and humbucking...12 Payments of $54.17
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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.