This 1970s inspired body was made in the UK in March 2023 from salvaged timber and a piece of 1950s parquet flooring.
The design of the body is based on Japanese Tulip Guitars from the 1960s / 70s which were marketed by Kay Guitars. This full size body is routed in a HSH configuration and is designed to take a modified Stratocaster scratchplate, see photos to view modification. Originally this guitar was fitted with a bridge and clam shell string retainer taken from a Jedson 1970s guitar.
This body has a slightly road worn / relic look to it, with a few dents and bumps. This is a fantastic base for a DIY, 1970s type project.
The scratchplate, jack plug and pickups are included in the sale.
If you are looking for a unique and eco-friendly electric guitar, you might want to check out our Rat Bait Guitars, we are a UK-based company that makes hand built guitars from recycled materials.
This 1970s inspired body is fully loaded and was made in the UK from parts of a damaged Stratocaster, a barn door (even a couple of nails still left in) and salvaged roofing timber. This body has a slightly road worn look to it, with a few dents or bumps. Finished with a transparent oil finish. This is a fantastic base for a DIY, 1970s relic type project and comes complete with a Rat Bait neck plate.
This body takes a standard Stratocaster Scratchplate. There is a scratchplate fitted free with this item, fully functional but, depending on your preference, you might want to fit a HSS on instead.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
Genuine vintage 1960s Teisco, Raver, Kawai, Kay 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 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.
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.
Genuine vintage Teisco, Kay, Raver, Kawai guitar body. Made In Japan
£60.00 UK Post Free – Contact for International Shipping
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 and includes original strap buttons.
The brand name “Teisco” was established in 1948 and is sometimes incorrectly explained as an acronym of Tokyo Electric Instrument and Sound Company. However, the exact name of company, establishing and producing the Teisco brand was not that company name.
