Solid Alder Guitar Bodies for Custom Builds, Replacements & Upgrades — Strat, Jazzmaster & Offset

The body is where a build either comes together or falls apart, and a cheap blank with inconsistent routing will cost you more time than money saved. Every guitar body in this collection is cut from solid alder — the same tonewood used in vintage American instruments — chosen for its balanced frequency response, light weight, and reliable consistency across pieces. Whether you're pulling together a parts guitar, replacing a damaged body on an existing instrument, or starting a full custom build from scratch, these bodies give you a legitimate starting point rather than a compromise.

Finished options arrive in hand-rubbed catalyzed urethane with color matching to authentic Ditzler shades — meaning the Vintage Yellow is actually Vintage Yellow, not a close approximation. Routing is universal, with pre-cut cavities designed to accommodate virtually any pickup configuration along with standard toggle or 5-way switch, Volume, Tone, and output jack placements. Jazzmaster and Offset bodies are cut for a traditional tremolo and rocking bridge system. As with any aftermarket body, we recommend a soft build before final assembly to confirm fitment.

Guitar Body Blanks & Finished Bodies Built for Builders Who Actually Know What They're Doing

If you're pairing a body with a new neck, pickguard, or hardware set, Ploutone's catalog is designed to work as a system. Our Jazzmaster and Offset bodies are dimensionally matched to our pickguard collection, so you're not guessing at fitment or trimming edges to make things line up. Unfinished blanks are available for players who want full control over the final finish — bare alder that's ready for paint, stain, oil, or whatever direction your build is heading.

Browse by body style to find your fit. And if you need something outside what's listed — a different wood, an alternate routing configuration, or a specific color — reach out. Custom builds are always on the table.