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Guitar Body Market Prices

Analysis of 11,948 listings for replacement guitar bodies.

What you'll usually pay

$280 typical price
Most are between$80$550
Brand new$250
Used$245
On sale now11,948

👉 In short easy summary

High value is found in Unbranded and Ibanez options, which sit 42% and 43% below the market median. Premium value is concentrated in Warmoth and Gibson bodies, priced 43% and 66% above the median respectively.

💚 Best value for your money

Basswood 1,019 on sale$130 · 54% cheaper
Ibanez 170 on sale$160 · 43% cheaper
Unbranded 3,814 on sale$164 · 42% cheaper
Acoustic Electric Guitar 1,760 on sale$162 · 42% cheaper
Acoustic Guitar 1,297 on sale$170 · 39% cheaper

Price by brand

Ibanez
$160-43%
Unbranded
$164-42%
Squier
$180-36%
Fender
$319+14%
Warmoth
$400+43%
Gibson
$465+66%

Why? Prices vary by brand prestige, ranging from Ibanez at 160 to Gibson at 464.99.

Price by to fit

Acoustic Electric Guitar
$162-42%
Acoustic Guitar
$170-39%
Travel Guitar
$170-39%
Classical Guitar
$185-34%
Electric Guitar
$196-30%
Bass Guitar
$290+4%

Why? Instrument type affects cost, with Acoustic Electric Guitar bodies at 161.54 and Bass Guitar bodies at 289.99.

Price by material

Basswood
$130-54%
Mahogany
$195-30%
Ash
$206-27%
Walnut
$245-13%
Maple
$246-12%
Alder
$290+4%

Why? Wood type influences pricing, from Basswood at 130 to Alder at 289.99.

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Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used guitar bodies?

The median price for new bodies is 249.5, while used bodies have a median of 244.5.

Which brand offers the most affordable median price?

Ibanez has the lowest brand median at 160.

How do Bass Guitar bodies compare to Electric Guitar bodies in price?

Bass Guitar bodies have a median of 289.99, whereas Electric Guitar bodies are lower at 195.75.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $80$550, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 3, 2026.