Relic Nashville Telecaster Style Guitar Body, 2.56kg 

Nashville Telecaster Body made from recycled materials – body weight 2.56kg. Body for sale only. For Scale Length: 25.5″

This ‘Rat Bait’ body is made from bits of salvaged roofing timber and parts of an Austrian cupboard, constructed and assembled in a rat infested shed in North Devon. This body might need light finishing and fettling to fit your requirements.

The shape of the body is based on 1960s / 70s Japanese guitars but with a Nashville Telecaster layout.

The scratchplate, bridge and pickups etc. are not included in the sale, they are for illustration purposes only.

This Tele style body is routed to take a standard Tele neck pickup, single coil middle pickup and a standard Telecaster bridge pickup. 

This handmade body has dents, scratches and is lightly finished in beeswax. Perfect to create your own DIY Partscaster / Nashville project.

  • Body made from a salvaged materials
  • Approx. Thickness: 43mm
  • Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 56mm
  • Approx. Weight: 2.56kg
  • Finished in beeswax

This relic Telecaster style guitar body is a great addition to any musician’s collection. Made with salvaged materials in the United Kingdom, it features a natural finish and is designed to fit an electric guitar neck. The body is a crucial part of any guitar and this one is sure to impress. Its unique design and sustainable materials make it a great choice for anyone who wants a high-quality ethical instrument at an affordable price. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, this body is perfect for creating your own custom guitar.

Reused and reshaped, these discarded bits and pieces have been given a new life, upcycled, repurposed and recycled.

Telecaster String Through Guitar Body – 1.99kg

Excellent 1.99kg Telecaster string through body

The body is dense and heavy. Finished in a battle scared high gloss black finish, a fantastic base for a relic DIY Telecaster. Body and string ferules only.

  • Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 56mm
  • Approx. Weight: 1.99kg (unloaded weight)
  • Black
  • Gloss Finish
  • String Ferules 

Weight 1.99kg. For Scale Length: 25.5″

This Tele style body is routed to take a Humbucker neck pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup. This body has been through the wars and has several deep scratches on the rear and a few minor ones on the front. This quality body is perfect to turn into a rugged relic. The wood is described (when purchased by me) as Poplar however it weighs nearly 2kg and therefore could be another denser type.

Road worn  and rugged

This gloss black Telecaster type guitar body is perfect for a partscaster build. Made of high-quality wood, it weighs 1.99kg, ideal for any guitar enthusiast or DIY guitar builder. This body is perfect for those who want to upgrade their light bodied guitar or convert their beast into a more reliable string through body instrument. With its sturdy construction and high-quality wood, this Telecaster body is sure to last for years and years to come.

Barnwood Nashville Telecaster, Humbucker Neck Pickup

This model has 5 different pickup sounds.

This Barnwood Nashville Telecaster Type Guitar is a great choice for any right-handed player looking for a solid body electric guitar. The guitar features a humbucker neck pickup and is made with recycled wood, giving it a unique and eco-friendly feel. The body is a natural colour, with painted areas and has 22 frets, making it perfect for any level of player. The guitar is a 2024 model year and is handcrafted in the United Kingdom. The 6-string configuration and maple neck material add to the overall sound and playability of the guitar. This is a great option for anyone looking for a versatile and stylish British electric guitar.

This is a great versatile electric guitar with 3 pickups, new machine heads and new electrics, also comes with a new old stock guitar strap. This Nashville Telecaster inspired guitar design is made from salvaged materials including, parts of a 1970s Austrian Cupboard and pieces of scavenged wood from various places, constructed and shaped by hand in a shed in North Devon. 

Rat Bait Guitar built in September 2024 from new and reclaimed parts. Full scale.

The Barnwood Nashville style body is routed to take a Humbucker pickup, single coil middle pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup. A handmade body that has dents and scratches in places – finished in beeswax, giving it a warm colour.

  • Five way switch
  • Neck Pickup – Vintage raw humbucker sound
  • Middle single coil pickup. This gives an extra tone boost and acts as a second bridge pickup, cleaner and clearer
  • Three ply Black scratchplate (salvaged from another guitar)
  • Black Telecaster bridge pickup – vintage tone
  • 6 saddle bridge for more accurate setup
  • Body made from salvaged timber
  • Guitar strap
  • Body routed to take a humbucker neck and bridge pickup and a middle single coil pickup
  • 22-fret maple neck (reclaimed from a new guitar)
    New 10mm Machine Heads
    Nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
    Scale Length: 25.5″

Reused and reshaped, these discarded bits of timber gems have been given a new life. This timber has been upcycled, repurposed and recycled.

This Nashville Telecaster Type Guitar is a great addition to any musician’s collection. Made in the UK with recycled wood, with a maple neck. The guitar is right-handed and has a 6-string configuration, with 22 frets and is a solid body type. Made in North Devon – 2024 model. The size of the guitar is 4/4, and it is an electric guitar that is perfect for any musician who wants to play music in a unique and stylish way.

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Nashville Telecaster Type Guitar – Relic Barnwood Tele

This Nashville Telecaster Type Guitar is a UK made instrument crafted from recycled wood, making it a unique and eco-friendly choice for any musician. The solid body and 6-string configuration make it a versatile instrument suitable for any style of music. The guitar is right-handed and comes in a 4/4 size. It is an electric guitar and the type is Telecaster. This instrument is perfect for any guitar enthusiast looking for a high-quality and sustainable option. This model has 5 different pickup sounds.

This is a great versatile electric guitar with 3 pickups, new machine heads, also comes with a new old stock guitar strap. This Nashville Telecaster inspired guitar design is made from salvaged materials including, parts of an Austrian Cupboard, pieces of scavenged wood from various places and a slice of Exmoor Spruce, constructed and shaped by hand in a shed in North Devon. 

Rat Bait Guitar built in September 2024 from new and reclaimed parts. Full scale.

The Barnwood Nashville style body is routed to take a standard neck pickup, single coil middle pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup. A handmade body that has dents and scratches in places – finished in beeswax, giving it a warm colour.

  • Five way switch
  • Neck Pickup – Vintage  warm tone
  • Middle single coil pickup. This gives an extra tone boost and acts as a second bridge pickup, cleaner and clearer
  • Black scratchplate
  • Black Telecaster bridge pickup – vintage tone
  • Body made from salvaged timber
  • Guitar strap
  • Body routed to take a standard Tele neck and bridge pickup and a middle single coil pickup
  • 22-fret maple neck with a rosewood type fretboard
    New 10mm Machine Heads
    Nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
    Scale Length: 25.5″

Reused and reshaped, these discarded bits of timber gems have been given a new life. This timber has been upcycled, repurposed and recycled.

This Nashville Telecaster Type Guitar is a great addition to any musician’s collection. Made in the UK with recycled wood, with a maple neck that has a rosewood type fretboard. The guitar is right-handed and has a 6-string configuration, with 22 frets and is a solid body type. Made in North Devon – 2024 model. The size of the guitar is 4/4, and it is an electric guitar that is perfect for any musician who wants to play music in a unique and stylish way.

Here are some standout features:

  • Five different pickup sounds: Offers a range of tones for various musical styles.
  • Three pickups: Includes a neck pickup with a vintage warm tone, a middle single coil for a cleaner sound, and a black Telecaster bridge pickup for a vintage tone.
  • Handmade body: Crafted from salvaged materials like parts of an Austrian cupboard, scavenged wood, and Exmoor Spruce, finished in beeswax for a warm colour.
  • 22-fret maple neck with a rosewood type fretboard: Provides a smooth playing experience.
  • New 10mm machine heads: Ensures stable tuning.
  • Eco-friendly: Made from upcycled, repurposed, and recycled timber.

This guitar is not just an instrument but a piece of art with a story, perfect for any musician looking for a high-quality and sustainable option

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Relic Stratocaster Style Guitar, Vintage Look, Nitro Neck, UK Made

Relic Vintage Stratocaster Style Guitar.

The neck is a new old stock replacement, finished with a light nitro coat with the headstock painted to match the imperfect look of the body. New machine heads have been fitted. The pickups are probably from an early 2000’s Squier fitted onto a reclaimed triple-ply scratchplate.  A new complete tremolo bridge has been fitted.

A homage to 1960s and 1970s guitars

  • 21-fret maple and rosewood neck
  • 3 single pole pickups
  • 5 position pickup up switch
  • New 10mm Machine Heads
  • Nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
  • Scale Length: 25.5″
  • Reliced Stratocaster body
  • Strap buttons
  • New strap
  • New tremolo unit with tremolo arm

Handcrafted in the UK.

This unique electric guitar is a must-have for any music enthusiast, very easy to play and looks good hanging on a wall. The Relic Strat Guitar has an adaptable HSH layout (fitted with SSS scratchplate and pickups) and is made with new and recycled parts, making it a sustainable choice for any player. The guitar is handcrafted and finished in the UK and is of a solid body type construction, 4/4 size and in a blue, black and red reliced body colour, lightly sealed with Nitrocellulose. The set includes a strap and the guitar has 21 frets, with a rosewood type fretboard. The body material is basswood and the guitar is right-handed. This is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality, UK assembled electric guitar at a price that won’t break the bank.

This body was manufactured in the 2000s and is compatible with Stratocaster electric guitar fittings. The brand of this body is unknown, but has character and personality. Here are some more body details:

  • Will fit HSH – Single coils, humbuckers, or a mix of both
  • Approx. Thickness: 43mm
  • Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 56.5mm
  • Light nitro finish over relic paintwork
  • Relic finish
  • Basswood 

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