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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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Ibanez Steve Vai Jem Junior SP Electric Guitar
$549.99In an effort to make the JEM available to a broader fan base, Ibanez has released the JEMJRSP, providing more affordable access to the magic that is the JEM. Featuring a Meranti body attached to a Wizard III neck, t...8 Payments of $68.75
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Ibanez Steve Vai JEM Junior Electric Guitar
$549.99The Ibanez Steve Vai JEMJR is ready to rock! Featuring a Meranti body attached to a Wizard III neck, the JEMJR offers many of the JEM’s distinguishing characteristics; the H/ S/ H pickup configuration, the “Tr...8 Payments of $68.75
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Schecter Jake Pitts E-1 FR-S Electric Guitar
$1,649.00Designed and built for modern guitarists, the Jake Pitts E-1 FR-S signature guitar is a truly remarkable instrument that is sure to exceed the expectations of the most discerning players! A sleek and lightweight E-1...12 Payments of $137.42
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Ibanez Premium Joe Satriani JS240PS Electric Guitar with Bag
$1,599.00 - $1,899.99Recently, Joe has been equipping his signature Ibanez JS guitars with a Sustainiac unit, to help him transform his instrument into screamin’ monster capable of unlimited sustain at the flip of a switch. Ibanez has b...12 Payments of $158.33
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Schecter PT SLS Elite Electric Guitar
$1,274.00 - $1,499.00Featuring a high-quality makeover, the Schecter PT joins the SLS elite series that suits the modern-day guitarist. Combining a swamp ash body with a flamed maple top provides a warm and bright tone with mids that le...12 Payments of $124.92
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Schecter E-1FRS Electric Guitar
$1,499.00A metal machine, the E-1 FR S boasts outrageously heavy tone, courtesy of a unique pairing of humbuckers. The Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition comes ready to shred right out of the box! The E-1 FR S Special E...12 Payments of $124.92
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Schecter V-1 SLS Elite Evil Twin Electric Guitar
$1,499.00Introducing the V-1 SLS Elite ‘Evil Twin’, a dark and sinister addition to the extremely popular SLS Elite series. A reverse-headstock 7-ply Maple/Walnut/Padauk neck-thru construction, reinforced with carbon fiber r...12 Payments of $124.92
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Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster Guitar Maple Neck Copper Age with Case
$1,999.99Plenty of attitude and rocks a highly distinctive take on a classic design. Troy Van Leeuwen has contributed deftly textural guitar work and atmospherics to some of alt-rock's most acclaimed and forward-thinking ban...12 Payments of $166.67
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ESP LTD Andy LaRocque ALR-II Electric Guitar with Case
$1,799.00The LTD Signature Series Andy Larocque ALR-II in See Thru Purple offers neck-thru-body construction at 24.75” scale, with a figured quilted maple top and a classic teardrop headstock. It features a three-piece maple...12 Payments of $149.92
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ESP LTD Caleb Shomo CS-II Phoenix Electric Guitar with Case
$1,799.00The LTD Signature Series Caleb Shomo CS-II in Vintage Natural finish with a quilted maple top, offers neck-thru-body contruction at 25.5” scale, mahogany body wings, a three-piece thin u-shaped mahogany neck, Macass...12 Payments of $149.92
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Schecter SVS Exotic Electric Guitar
$1,399.00An alluring take on a throwback guitar with modern playability! Channel your inner shredder with the Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic electric guitar. With Schecter Sunset Strip and Pasadena “zebra” pickups, 2...12 Payments of $116.58
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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.