Marni Underwood – Page 10 – Rat Bait Guitars

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Rat Bait Guitars have updated the front of their website – the shop site remains the same.

Rat Bait Guitars Made in Devon.

The guitars we sell are made using a combination of new and reclaimed parts. Our guitars are never perfect, but they are great value – each guitar is a custom-built instrument. The guitar salvaged parts we sell are all tested to make sure they are fit for purpose.

We have a selection of new and used guitar bodies in stock, prices starting from £25.00 upwards. We have Telecaster and Stratocaster type bodies, some already painted and some in raw wood.

Occasionally we have 1960s / 1970s Japanese bodies in store, for example: a 1960s Teisco ET-200 Tulip Guitar Body.

The picture of our decrepit shed door is shameful – there is a fine line between cool and knackered sadly I think it is (literally) leaning towards the later.

The bodies we make are made from recycled wood gathered from various sources – old furniture, fence posts, salvaged timber from roof constructions, flooring etc. All constructed and shaped in our rat-infested shed in North Devon.

Reused and reshaped, these discarded bits of timber gems have been given a new life. The timber we use
is upcycled, repurposed and recycled. Each guitar we make is custom built, each one is unique and one of a kind.

We use parts from the 1970s right up to the 2020s, mixed together to give the experience of ‘heritage’, our aim is to produce guitars that are very playable and sound better than the average homogenised guitars that are out there.

They won’t be shiny and shimmering – they will look rugged, with a few battle scars but they will compliment any serious guitar collection.

We carry a small amount of stock on our website, which changes constantly – contact us if you are looking for a part or want a custom build.

All items are posted using Royal Mail.
Orders dispatched within two working days.
We accept reasonable return requests.

Made In England – Relic Guitars

Relic Stratocaster with tapped vintage type humbucker. Loud and crunchy.

Made in England, £120.00 UK Post Free – Contact for International Shipping. Cash on collection from North Devon £115.00.

The body is over 20 years old, solid wood (medium weight) and has been abused over its life time. Finished in dark brown and black, this Stratocaster type body has been fully serviced, with very little surgery needed to make it healthy and completely functional again. It still has battle scars, dents, crackled paintwork (in places). It is not shiny and new or pretty – it is rugged. All I did was buff the paintwork with a mop. I love it!!!!!

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The neck is a replacement and the headstock has been painted to match the imperfect look of the body. New machine heads have been fitted. The pickups are replacements and they sound very British (indie rock). The bridge pickup is tapped and can be switched via a micro switch near the 5 pole standard Stratocaster switch. The new scratchplate is a Fender type (screw hole positions are very nearly correct). A new complete tremolo bridge has been fitted.

As a nod to its past, the rear screws fixing the new tremolo cover are the original rusty ones.

22-fret maple and rosewood neck
1 x split humbucker, both humbucker and single coil sounds
1 x micro switch
5 position pickup up switch
7 different pickup sounds
New 10mm Machine Heads
Nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
Scale Length: 25.5″
43.25 mm thick (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
56.5 mm neck pocket (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Reliced Stratocaster body
Strap buttons
New tremolo unit
New waterproof gig bag
Allen Keys

This ‘Rat Bait’ guitar has been completely rebuilt with new humbucker pickups, replacement neck, machine heads and new tremolo unit. This guitar has 7 different pickup sounds. Made in England.

Orders taken for similar guitar builds – Contact Us

Please remember – Non-UK clients must contact us before purchasing products. Shipping must be added for international shoppers. If you are from a non-UK country your order will not be dispatched unless you contact us before purchase. All UK shipping is free of charge.

We carry a small amount of stock which changes constantly – contact us if you are looking for a part.

All items are posted using Royal Mail.
Orders dispatched within two working days.
We accept reasonable return requests.

Bargain – New Paulownia Tele Body – Raw Wood

Paulownia Telecaster Body

£25.00 Free UK postage and packing (International Shipping available)

This Tele body is in great new condition with no dents or bumps. New old stock Telecaster Body, made from Paulownia, including black scratchplate and black line edge detail around body. This is in as new condition, requires body finish, a fantastic base for a DIY Telecaster.

42.8mm thick (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
56.5mm neck pocket (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Neck pocket depth 19mm (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Weight of body 1.20kg
Paulownia Telecaster Body

We carry a small amount of stock which changes constantly – contact us if you are looking for a part.

All items are posted using Royal Mail.
Orders dispatched within two working days.
We accept reasonable return requests.

1.33kg – Sunburst Tele Body- Telecaster Style

£40.00 Free UK postage and packing (International Shipping available)

This sunburst Tele body is in great condition with no dents or bumps, there are a few light surface scratches from being played – it looks almost new. The wood is possibly basswood or Paulownia. Finished in a transparent sunburst, high gloss finish, a fantastic base for a DIY Telecaster.

43mm thick (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
56mm neck pocket (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Weight of body 1.33kg

Orange Strat Body – HSH Stratocaster Type

This HSH Stratocaster type orange body shows virtually no signs of wear and was manufactured in 2021. This well looked after Strat body still has a deep shine. The wood is possibly basswood or Paulownia.

Includes new tremolo bridge and springs etc.
Neck pocket 56mm wide (± 0.5 mm Deviation).
Thickness 43mm (± 0.5 mm Deviation).
Deep Saffron Orange body, deep gloss finish.
HSH

£25.00 Free UK postage and packing (International Shipping available).

All measurements are approximate.

This Stratocaster type blue sunburst body shows virtually no signs of wear and was manufactured in 2021. This well looked after Strat body still has a very deep shine. The wood is possibly basswood or Paulownia. This is one of the most striking bodies that has passed through our hands in recent times.

£60.00 Free UK postage and packing (International Shipping available) Collection from South Molton, Devon, UK £54.00

All this body requires are some pickups and a neck.

Loaded body weight with strap buttons 1.66kg
Neck pocket 56mm wide (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Thickness 44mm (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Strap buttons
New complete tremolo
SSS scratchplate
Screws, springs, tremolo arm etc.
Gloss blue sunburst finish

All measurements are approximate.

We carry a small amount of stock which changes constantly – contact us if you are looking for a part.

All items are posted using Royal Mail.
Orders dispatched within two working days.
We accept reasonable return requests.

1960s Teisco, Kay, Guitar Body, Made In Japan

Genuine vintage Teisco, Kay, guitar body. Made In Japan

£65.00 UK Post Free – Contact for International Shipping

Here is a rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Teisco / Kay guitar body in red, yellow and black sunburst.

If you’re looking for something that is out of the ordinary that offers old-world charm for a very reasonable price, this is a great guitar body to consider.

Original laminated plywood body from the 1960s / 1970s. It has a few scuffs, scrapes marks and indents but would be a good base for a project for someone. Overall good condition with the usual wear and tear for its age.

3 tone sunburst Kay / Teisco ET-200 ‘Tulip’ Guitar Body. Ideal project guitar!

We carry a small amount of stock which changes constantly – contact us if you are looking for a part.

1960s Tremolo Unit – Vintage Guitar Part

Genuine vintage 1960s Teisco, Kay, Raver, Kawai guitar tremolo bridge. Made In Japan

£65.00 UK Post Free – Contact for International Shipping

Here is a rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Jedson / Teisco / Kay guitar tremolo bridge. If you’re looking for something that is out of the ordinary that offers old-world charm for a very reasonable price, this refurbished, and awesome 1960s guitar part is what you are looking for.