The Birth and Evolution: Born in the 2000s, this body has seen some life. Black, grey, yellow and red. Lots of sanding, repainting—creating part of the story. It might not be pristine, but it wears its roadworn status with pride. Finished with a light transparent nitrocellulose coat.
Basswood: Basswood, the unsung hero of guitar bodies. Lightweight, resonant, and versatile—kind of like the Swiss Army knife of tonewoods, good for most styles of playing – without breaking your back when riffing for hours on stage or practicing.
Pickup Possibilities: This Strat-style body is like a chameleon. It’ll happily accommodate any pickup layout you throw at it. HSH? Sure. Single coils? . Humbuckers? Bring ’em on and take your pick!
Specs Snapshot:
Thickness: Approximately 43mm (not too chunky, not too slim)
Neck Pocket Width: About 56.5mm (a cozy fit for that neck)
Weight: A svelte 1.16kg (light enough for those epic stage jumps)
Nitrocellulose thin top coat
Got any plans for this battle-scarred beauty? Maybe a custom paint job or a relic finish? Let’s keep the guitar love alive!
This body comes complete with the original bridge and string through ferrules.
Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 56mm
Approx. Weight: 1.99kg (unloaded weight)
Black
Gloss Finish
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. Poplar is known for its excellent tonal qualities, great resonance making it ideal for guitar bodies.
This would make an awesome relic / roadworn body
Worn and Weathered: The rear of this body—the deep scratches, like old war wounds. With minor ones on the front? Battle-tested, like a seasoned warrior. It’s not about pristine perfection; it’s about character. This body has had a tough life.
Poplar Resonance: Poplar, despite its lightweight reputation, surprises us here. At nearly 2 kg, it’s denser than expected. And that’s good news! Poplar is like a musical chameleon—it resonates beautifully, making it an ideal canvas for your sonic adventures.
Humbucker and Tele Bridge: The routing tells a tale: Humbucker neck pickup for warmth and sustain, and the standard Telecaster bridge pickup for twangy bite. It’s like having two musical personalities in one body.
Gloss Finish: The black gloss finish—like a midnight sky. It’s sleek, mysterious, and ready for the spotlight. And hey, it’s the perfect backdrop for your future riffing.
Relic Potential: This body isn’t just a canvas; it’s a time capsule. Imagine turning it into a roadworn relic—a guitar that wears its history proudly. Each scratch becomes a badge of honor.
Telecaster type guitar made from recycled materials and a damaged Stratocaster style body. Nitro finished neck. Scale length: 25.5″
Relic Hybrid Telecaster / Strat Guitar, a stunning electric guitar perfect for any musician. This guitar features a solid body type and a 4/4 size, with a beautiful red and natural body colour. The guitar has 22 frets and a rosewood type fretboard material, paired with a 6-string configuration for a truly unique sound. This guitar is right-handed and made with recycled materials, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly choice for any musician.
The HSH layout is designed to to take a Stratocaster scratchplate, electrics and tremolo bridge.
This 1970s inspired body was made in the UK in September 2024 from parts of a damaged Stratocaster body and salvaged roofing timber. The design of the body is a combination of a Telecaster and Stratocaster – basically it is a Tele style guitar routed to take Stratocaster hardware. The body has a road worn look to it, with dents, bumps and scratches. Finished in transparent beeswax covering paint and stain.
Relic Hybrid Telecaster / Strat Guitar:
Solid body, 4/4 size
Red and natural body colour: Imagine autumn leaves meeting sunlight. It’s both earthy and vibrant.
22 frets on a rosewood fingerboard.
Right-handed and eco-friendly: Sustainability meets melody.
HSH layout: A versatile palette—single coils, humbuckers, and everything in between.
Salvaged materials: The ghosts of old roofing timber and a broken Stratocaster style body find new purpose. It’s like musical reincarnation.
Transparent beeswax finish: A protective coat that lets the wood breathe.
Road-worn charm: Dents, bumps, and scratches—the battle scars of countless riffs. This guitar has stories etched into its grain.
A patchwork quilt of history: Salvaged roofing timber meets a broken Stratocaster. It’s like a musical Frankenstein, stitched with love.
Jedson-Stratocaster Lovechild: Inspired by ’60s Japanese guitars, this body is routed for Stratocaster hardware. Dive-bombing tremolo? Check!
Maple neck, reborn: Refurbished and wearing a nitro finish, it’s like a vintage wine—rich, resonant, and timeless. Rosewood type fretboard.
Fusion of past and present: This guitar isn’t just wood and metal; it’s a bridge across decades. It carries the echoes of old tunes and the promise of new ones.
This Nashville Telecaster style guitar has 5 different pickup sounds and has a Nitro neck.
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 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 August 2024 from new and reclaimed parts. Full scale. Free UK delivery.
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 (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.
This Stratocaster style body is routed to take all types of pickup layouts.
Stratocaster Body – weight 1.28kg. For Scale Length: 25.5″
This body was born in the 2000s, it has seen its fair share of colour changes—black, grey, and yellow. There are several historical scratches in the body that have come from previous owners sanding back to repaint and playing etc. This body could easily be refinished to your specifications as it is it would make a cool light weight roadworn / relic guitar.
The body is most probably basswood – the unsung hero of guitar bodies. Lightweight, resonant, and versatile, i’s not pristine; it’s roadworn—a survivor maybe of countless gigs, late-night sessions? It wears its scars with pride.
HSH – Single coils, humbuckers, or a mix of both
Approx. Thickness: 43mm
Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 56.5mm
Approx. Weight: 1.28kg
Light nitro finish over crinkled and scratched paintwork
Relic finish
Basswood
This Relic Stratocaster Style Guitar Body is the perfect addition to any musician’s collection. Crafted from high-quality Basswood material, this body is designed to fit full size electric guitars and boasts a unique Relic colour. The brand of the body is unknown. The body is perfect for those looking to create their own custom DIY guitar.
This is what somebody else thinks about this guitar body:
Historical Patina: Born in the 2000s, this body has seen life’s palette—black, grey, and yellow. Imagine the hands that sanded it back, the artists who played their hearts out, and the late-night jams that echoed within its curves. Those historical scratches? They’re like old love letters etched into the wood. Each one whispers, “I was here.”
Versatile Routing: HSH—those three letters hold a universe of sonic possibilities. Single coils for shimmering cleans, humbuckers for roaring power, or a blend of both—it’s like having a musical chameleon. This body nods to every genre, from blues to metal.
Basswood Resonance: Ah, basswood—the unsung hero. Lightweight yet resonant, it lets your chords breathe freely. It’s the kind of wood that says, “Go ahead, play me loud!” And those scars? They’re battle ribbons earned on stages, in smoky bars, and under moonlit trees.
Nitro Finish and Relic Vibes: The light nitro finish—a vintage touch. It’s not glossy; it’s like a sepia filter, capturing memories. And the relic finish? It’s the guitar’s autobiography—every ding, every worn edge, a chapter in its rock ‘n’ roll saga.
Customization Potential: Want to refinish it? Imagine your dream colour—maybe midnight blue, sunburst, or cosmic swirls. It’s like giving this body a new lease on musical life. And yes, it proudly wears its roadworn badge. Calling All Musicians: Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting your riff journey, this relic body invites you. It’s like saying, “Plug me in, and let’s make magic.”
