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Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Guitar with Case
$2,629.99Born 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. Jackson has...12 Payments of $219.17
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Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Guitar with Case
$1,699.00Equipped with all the essential attributes, the American Series Soloist SL3 leads the way in establishing a new standard in the premium high-performance category as it inspires players across the globe. The Ameri...12 Payments of $141.58
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Jackson American Series Virtuoso Guitar with Case
$1,789.00 - $2,099.99Designed to inspire players around the globe, the American Series Virtuoso comes equipped with all the essential features demanded by today’s high-velocity players. The model starts with an alder body featuring a co...12 Payments of $175.00
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Jackson JS Series Dinky® JS20 DKQ 2PT Guitar
$339.99Swift and deadly, Jackson Dinky® JS20 DKQ 2PT guitar takes an epic leap forward, making it easier than ever to get classic Jackson tone, looks and playability without breaking the bank. Jackson JS Series Dinky® ...8 Payments of $42.50
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Jackson JS Series JS32T Star Gus G Signature Electric Guitar
$499.99Greek metal God Gus G. is one of metal’s reigning guitar virtuosos. Jackson pays homage to the prodigious guitarist with his very own signature JS Series Gus G. Star JS32T, which offers a fresh new take on one of Ja...8 Payments of $62.50
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Jackson JS1X RR Minion 2/3-Scale
$239.99Classic RR styling meets 22.5-inch scale length for a whole new level of playability and portability! The smaller scale is perfect for smaller players or anyone looking for a great Jackson that is easy to travel wit...4 Payments of $60.00
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Jackson JS1X RR Minion 2/3 Scale Guitar Maple Fingerboard
$269.99A pint-sized axe that packs a tonal wallop, the Jackson® JS Series RR Minion JS1XM was made for aspiring little shredders or grownup road dogs who need an easy-traveling instrument loaded with features they love. ...4 Payments of $67.50
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Jackson LE Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas SD1 HH Floyd Rose Guitar with Gig Bag
$1,499.99For over 40 years, Jackson has been the guitar of choice for the world’s most legendary metal shredders and hard rockers. Now we’re going back to our roots and paying tribute to our iconic history with the Pro Origi...12 Payments of $125.00
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Jackson LE Pro Plus Pure Metal Kelly KE1A Guitar with Bag
$1,599.99Jackson LE Pro Plus Pure Metal Kelly KE1A When you crave an instrument forged in the fires of heavy metal, the Jackson LE Pro Plus Pure Metal Kelly KE1A answers the call. This is an aggressive, no-nonsense axe bu...12 Payments of $133.33
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Jackson LE Pro Plus Pure Metal RR1A Rhoads Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
$1,649.99Unleash your inner shredder with the Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal Series Rhoads RR1A. This beast of a guitar is built for speed, equipped for domination. The RR1A wields a single-ply bound poplar body with a ...12 Payments of $137.50
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Jackson LE X Series Dinky DK1A Electric Guitar
$579.99The Jackson X Series Dinky DK1A DX is a venerable double-cutaway workhorse that offers many fine features desired by today’s shredders. X Series guitars are loaded with purebred Jackson DNA - including fantastic ton...8 Payments of $72.50
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Jackson LE X Series Dinky DK1A Electric Guitar
$629.99The Jackson X Series Dinky DK1A DX is a venerable double-cutaway workhorse that offers many fine features desired by today’s shredders. X Series guitars are loaded with purebred Jackson DNA - including fantastic ton...12 Payments of $52.50
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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.