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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.

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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.

Cheap Telecaster Style Body

Transparent Telecaster Type Body

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

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If you are looking for a cheap Telecaster type project body – this Tele body is in great used 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 high gloss finish, a fantastic base for a DIY Telecaster.

43mm thick (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
56mm neck pocket (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Neck pocket depth 19mm (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Weight of body 1.43kg

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.

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

Recycled Guitar Body – Recycled Wood

Rough layout of next salvaged wood guitar ready for the neck (then wire up the electrics and add a few strings).

Reused and reshaped, these discarded bits of timber gems have been given a new life. This means that the timber we use is now upcycled, repurposed and recycled. Each guitar is therefore unique. This body has bumps and dings and has an oiled finish.

Everything has been recycled

This one is made from salvaged pieces of wood that were off cuts from the construction of a house roof and a piece from an old oak sideboard.

All the electrics and pickups are from salvaged or broken guitars – the neck is from a brand new damaged guitar.

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Reclaimed Guitar Body

Red Green and Black Stratocaster Body

This body is from a project guitar made a couple of years ago, it has been used. The paint, 3 colours, red, green and black was an experiment, one that has since been replicated on other builds.

£39.00 Free UK postage and packing (International Shipping available)

This Stratocaster body is medium in weight and is 43mm thick, with a 56mm neck pocket.

42mm thick (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
56 mm neck pocket (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
1.68kg loaded weight
Reliced red, green and black Stratocaster body
New Loaded SSS scratch plate – white
Rear tremolo cover – white
Body routed HSH

This is a lighty reliced red, green and black body and would make a unique partscaster.

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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.

Salvaged Wood Guitar Bodies

We have begun making guitar bodies from salvaged wood.

Salvaged wood is basically reclaimed timber, wood that was used in construction and buildings or furniture. We reuse and reshape these discarded gems and make them into a guitar. This means that the timber we use is now repurposed and recycled. Each guitar we make is therefore unique.

The example below is made from salvaged pieces of wood that were off cuts from the construction of a house roof.

Each piece of timber was glued, doweled and clamped together and the guitar shape was drawn onto the face. The first part of the journey is documented below.

Busy day in the workshop…

Rough cutting out a guitar body made from recycled materials. Next step the chisels and sander, then carve out the neck pocket and pickup holes.

Neck pocket created and the body shape is more precisely shaped. No electric carpentry tools were harmed in this production. Next step cut out the pickup and control panel holes…

Fender Squier Body – #stratocaster #luthier #guitarbody #fender

These are the best bodies to build a perfect partscaster or upgrade you Squier Bullet. I have fitted genuine Fender Mexican necks to these bodies in the past and they are a superb combination as good as, if not better than a genuine Mexican Stratocaster. The general consensus is that SE bodies are made from Agathis, although some were apparently made from Alder.

This SE body is from approximately 2000 and has a few dents, bumps and scratches but still has its deep shine.

Body weight with strap buttons 2.012kg
Neck pocket 56mm wide (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Thickness 45mm (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Includes strap buttons

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

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Vintage White Alder Guitar Body

This ivory white, sun faded, solid Alder body is thicker than a standard Squire body. The overall condition of this Stratocaster type body is very good and has been manufactured to the highest specifications.

£60.00 Free UK postage and packing (International Shipping available)

This body has minor chips and bumps and was fitted with a Squier neck and genuine Fender scratchplate when we obtained it. This body would make the basis for a high quality partcaster or relic.

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Neck Pocket approximately 56.5mm wide
Thickness approximately 45mm
Weight 2.31kg (loaded as images)
Includes tremolo bridge, springs, strap buttons, jack socket and boat (fitted)

Part Loaded Red, Green and Black Strat Body

This body is from a project guitar made a couple of years ago, it has been used. The paint, 3 colours, red, green and black was an experiment, one that has since been replicated on other builds.

£39.00 Free UK postage and packing (International Shipping available)

This Stratocaster body is medium in weight and is 43mm thick, with a 56mm neck pocket.

42mm thick (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
56 mm neck pocket (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
1.68kg loaded weight
Reliced red, green and black Stratocaster body
New Loaded SSS scratch plate – white
Rear tremolo cover – white
Body routed HSH

This is a lighty reliced red, green and black body and would make a unique partscaster.

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.

Green Stratocaster Body HSH – Squier?

Nice Guitar Bodies

Here are a nice pair of bodies – offers considered

Squire by Fender SE bodies, which are full thickness, 45mm, made from Agathis which is closely related to mahogany, it’s heavier and harder than alder, its density is actually very close to Ash. These date from the early 2000s and are both in great condition.

We always have a small selection of ‘nice bodies’ which are competitively priced.

Guitar Bodies and Accessories

This body is in fantastic condition, it originally came fitted with a Fender Squier neck. Possibly 1980s / 1990s

£39.99 – UK Post Free. Contact for International Shipping

Neck Pocket: 56mm (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Body Thickness: 40mm (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Medium weight
Scratchplate
5 way switch
Volume and tone controls – 500K
Strap buttons

High gloss black finish – a beautiful body comes with neck strap buttons, original scratchplate and rear tremolo cover. Please see the photographs to judge the condition. The electrics will need some contact spray. This body only has a few minor light scratches. We have more guitar bodies in stock.

£46.00 Free UK postage and packing (International Shipping available)

This Stratocaster body is medium in weight and is 43mm thick, with a 56mm neck pocket. This body is already wired up and ready to plug in and play, simply add a neck and some strings and you are ready to go.

42mm thick (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
56 mm neck pocket (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
2.28kg loaded weight
Reliced Stratocaster body
Loaded SSS scratch plate
Strap buttons
New tremolo unit
Body routed HSH
Free Gig Bag

This is a reliced body and would make a unique partscaster.

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.