This gloss black body is a great addition to any guitar project build and the Fender Squier YN neck plate is a bonus for your retro partcaster build.
I bought this Stratocaster body as a 1990s Squier YN laminated body many years ago however, please examine the photographs to draw your own conclusion to its origins.
The general condition of the body is very good for its age. I have replaced the tremolo springs (the original ones were rusty) with new replacement ones. If you look at the image of the neck pocket you can see a number has been stamped in it.
The chrome work is not new and most probably where fitted when the guitar was originally assembled.
Approx neck pocket width 56.5mm
Approx body thickness 40mm
The brand Squier is known for their quality and this body is no exception. The light roadworn black colour will add a sleek touch to any partscaster build.
Relic Stratocaster Style Guitar Body – 2.38kg – 1990s – Part loaded
This Stratocaster style body is routed to take all types of pickup layouts.
This body was bought a few years ago and was sold to me as made by Hohner. The body has gone through several colour changes during its life, yellow, a small amount of blue, black, grey and white. The body has been hand sanded smooth and sealed so would require very little work to complete . There are several historical scratches in the body that have come from previous owners sanding back to repaint and playing etc. but as I previously said these have been sanded smooth. The material used to make it is unknown but is very heavy.
Approx. Thickness: 40mm Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 57.5mm Approx. Weight: 2.38kg Original tremolo unit New springs New tremolo arm Jack socket and boat Relic finish Material unknown
Rat Bait Guitars Made in Devon in a rat infested shed
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.
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.
JHS tremolo unit complete with new springs, screws and tremolo arm.
This tremolo bridge was removed from a 1990s / 2000s JHS Stratocaster. New springs, tremolo arm and screws.
£16.50 – UK Post Free Contact for International Shipping
This bundle contains new and used parts.
Included:
Unit without arm 235g.
Claw
3 x tremolo bridge springs (new)
Bridge saddles, springs and adjusters (original)
Tremolo arm (new)
Rat Bait Guitars Parts Sale
We are having a sale, items include Telecaster and Stratocaster style bodies, loaded scratchplates (including Wilkinson), Fender Squier parts, Made in Japan neckplates and loads more.
The guitars we create are lovingly assembled from the best parts we can find – each guitar is a custom-built instrument. We have sold Fenders that have been rebuilt using pickups from Manson guitars and have assembled some awesome beasts using brand new, unmarked bodies (damaged guitars that have broken necks) marrying them with vintage necks and hardware.
Made in Japan Neckplate
£7.00 – UK Post FreeContact for International Shipping
Our neck plates are not contemporary (computer aided) engraved / etched ones that are available at the moment, they are mechanically engraved on an original 1960s engraver. Our plates look vintage and look like salvaged kit…
We originally bought a box of old stock engraved plates from an old guy who was retiring. We liked the way the plates looked so we tracked down a similar 1960s machine to the one that had engraved them and bought it.
Each plate is slightly different but all look similar to those illustrated.
If you want to customise your guitar with a vintage looking engraved neck plate then Contact Us – tell us what you want engraved and we will give you a quote.
Loaded Scratchplate
£13.50 – UK Post FreeContact for International Shipping
Unused black Stratocaster loaded scratch plate – perfect for a partscaster or replacement for your rebuild.
