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Gretsch Electromatic Pristine Jet Limited Edition
$712.95 - $839.99Gretsch Electromatic Pristine Jet If you're looking for a guitar that combines class and elegance with power, the search is over. The Gretsch Electromatic Pristine Jet is a limited-edition model that delivers cla...12 Payments of $70.00
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Peavey HP2 Poplar Burl RM Electric Guitar with Case
$2,499.99The HP2 Poplar Burl RM stands out with its carved top and offset, asymmetrical body design that offers comfort, proper balance, and maximum playing ease. The Peavey HP2 Poplar Burl RM is constructed with leading...12 Payments of $208.33
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ESP LTD EC1000 Piezo QM Electric Guitar
$1,399.00The gorgoreous EC-1000 PIEZO features a beautiful quilted maple top with a mahogany body. The LTD EC-1000 PIEZO offers what might be the most flexible variety of tone-shaping ever offered on an ESP model of any kind...12 Payments of $116.58
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ESP LTD James Hetfield Iron Cross Electric Guitar with Case
$1,599.00Distinct graphics and signature James Hetfield tone make the Iron Cross guitar an incredible instrument! ESP LTD loads the guitar with a set of EMG JH Signature active pickups which are clean and clear as well as ag...12 Payments of $133.25
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ESP LTD MH-1000NT Flame Maple Electric Guitar
$1,399.00<p>When you crave precision, speed, and versatility, reach for the MH-1000NT guitar with the flame maple top. The MN-1000NT is carefully crafted with set-thru construction at a 25.5" scale. This design is a ga...12 Payments of $116.58
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Jackson American Rhoads RR24 Hard Tail Ebony Fingerboard Guitar with Case
$2,729.99 - $2,779.99Behold the Jackson American Series Rhoads RR24 HT, a bold and brutal shred machine born in the USA. This iconic metal axe is crafted to devastating perfection in our Corona California factory using only the finest m...12 Payments of $227.50
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Ibanez Axion Label RG631ALF Electric Guitar
$1,099.99With dramatic flair from the Iron Label line plus impeccable balance, the RG631ALF guitar is fast for your commanding performances. The RG631ALF is a metal-driven electric guitar that handles the heaviest, grittiest...12 Payments of $91.67
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Fender 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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Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage 50s Telecaster Guitar with Case
$2,999.99Representing the pinnacle of innovation and craftsmanship, Fender American Ultra Luxe sets the benchmark for premium electric instruments. The new American Ultra Luxe Vintage series takes it a step further, showcasi...12 Payments of $250.00
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Gibson 80s Explorer Electric Guitar with Case
$2,499.00Gibson 80s Explorer Electric Guitar If you've ever dreamt of channeling the raw, high-voltage energy of 80s rock, the Gibson 80s Explorer is your time machine. This isn't just a guitar; it's a statement piece, an...12 Payments of $208.25
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PRS SE CE 24 Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
$739.00The SE CE 24 pairs the traditional PRS Custom 24 combination of a maple top, mahogany back, and rosewood fretboard with a bolt-on maple neck. The added snap and response of bolt-on construction has been an essential...12 Payments of $61.58
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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.