Category: Relic Guitar

Relic Telecaster Style Guitar Body – UK Made

Rat Bait Guitars - Tele Style Body

Telecaster Body made from recycled materials – body weight 1.91kg. Body for sale only. For Scale Length: 25.5″

This ‘Rat Bait’ body is made from bits of salvaged roofing timber, a piece of Exmoor Spruce, parts of an Austrian cupboard, bits from 1940s vintage furniture plus other salvaged materials, constructed and assembled in a rat infested shed in North Devon.

The shape of the body is based on 1960s / 70s Japanese guitars but with a Telecaster layout.

The scratchplate, control panel, bridge and pickups etc. are not included in the sale, they are for illustration purposes only.

This Tele style body is routed to take a standard neck pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup.

This handmade body has dents, scratches and is finished in beeswax.

  • Body made from a salvaged materials
  • Approx. Thickness: 43mm
  • Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 56mm
  • Approx. Weight: 1.91kg
  • Finished in beeswax

This relic Telecaster style guitar body is a great addition to any musician’s collection. Made with salvaged materials in the United Kingdom, it features a natural finish and is designed to fit an electric guitar neck. The body is a crucial part of any guitar and this one is sure to impress. Its unique design and sustainable materials make it a great choice for anyone who wants a high-quality ethical instrument at an affordable price. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, this body is perfect for creating your own custom guitar.

Reused and reshaped, these discarded bits and pieces have been given a new life, upcycled, repurposed and recycled.

 

Relic Telecaster Style Guitar – Nitro Neck

 
Rat Bait Guitar
Free UK delivery – Handcrafted Rat Bait guitar built in June 2024 from new and reclaimed parts –  Full scale.
 
 
The neck on this guitar as been slightly aged and given a light coat of Honey Nitrocellulose Lacquer. This Telecaster inspired guitar body is made from salvaged material, pieces scavenged from various places: a bit of a 1970s Austrian cupboard, Exmoor Spruce and bits of recycled roofing timber, all assembled, constructed and shaped by hand in a rat infested shed in North Devon. This barnwood style body is routed to take a standard neck pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup. A handmade rustic body that has dents, scratches and is finished in beeswax.

  • Body made from salvaged materials
  • Body routed to take a standard Tele neck pickup and standard Telecaster neck pickup
  • Three way switch
  • Chrome Neck Pickup – Vintage  warm tone (new old stock)
  • Black scratchplate
  • Telecaster bridge pickup – vintage tone, old school twangy
  • Unused 22-fret maple neck
  • 10mm Machine Heads
    Nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
  • Scale Length: 25.5″

This handcrafted electric guitar boasts a solid body made from recycled materials and a natural finish.  The maple neck adds to the overall beauty of the instrument, making it a perfect addition to any musician’s collection.

Telecaster Style Guitar Body – 1960s Red, Black

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This body is perfect to turn into a relic…

Telecaster Type Body – weight 2.2kg. For Scale Length: 25.5″

This Tele style body is routed to take a Humbucker neck pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup. This would make an awesome relic / roadworn body. I bought this body a while back and promptly dropped it. There are a couple of dings in the paintwork however the rest of the body is pretty good.

The colourway is very reminiscent of 1960s guitars.

  • Approx. Thickness: 44mm Approx.
  • Neck Pocket Width: 57mm Approx.
  • Weight: 2.2kg
  • Red and Black Sunburst Gloss Finish
  • This is a factory made body

Rat Bait Guitars are custom built, which means that each guitar is one of a kind and not repeatable. Peter Bright designs and builds each guitar according to his own vision and creativity, using a combination of new and reclaimed parts. He also offers some customisation options for his customers, such as choosing the colour, finish, pickups, hardware, or neck of the guitar.

Rat Bait Guitars are affordable and accessible for beginners and intermediate players who want a Fender-style guitar without breaking the bank. The guitars range from £125 to £450, depending on the model and features.

Telecaster, Handmade in the UK – Rustic Relic

Free UK delivery – Handcrafted Rat Bait guitar built in June 2024 from new and reclaimed parts – Full scale. Available on eBay:

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This Telecaster inspired guitar body is made from salvaged material, pieces scavenged from various places: a bit of 1940s furniture, Exmoor Spruce and parts of a 1990s flatpack bookcase, all assembled, constructed and shaped by hand in a rat infested shed in North Devon. This barnwood style body is routed to take a standard neck pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup. A handmade rustic body that has dents, scratches and is finished in beeswax.

Built as a nod to 1960s / 70s Japanese Woolworths guitars but with modern hardware.

  • Body made from salvaged materials
  • Body routed to take a standard Tele neck pickup and standard Telecaster neck pickup
  • Three way switch
  • Chrome Neck Pickup – Vintage warm tone (new old stock)
  • Black scratchplate
  • Telecaster bridge pickup – vintage tone, old school twangy
  • Unused 22-fret maple neck
  • New 10mm Machine Heads
  • Nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
  • Scale Length: 25.5″
  • Guitar strap

Rat Bait Guitars are different from other guitars in several ways. First of all, they are made from recycled wood gathered from various sources, such as old furniture, fence posts, roof constructions, flooring, and more.

These discarded bits of timber are reused and reshaped into guitar bodies that have a unique character and history. The wood is also upcycled, repurposed, and recycled, which means that it reduces waste and saves resources. Rat Bait Guitars are custom built, which means that each guitar is one of a kind and not repeatable.

Telecaster Style Guitar – Bone Nut – Relic

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Free UK delivery – Handcrafted Rat Bait guitar built in June 2024 from new and reclaimed parts – Full scale.


This Telecaster inspired guitar body is made from salvaged material, pieces scavenged from various places: Wood from a 1970s beech vegetable rack, Exmoor Spruce and parts of a 1990s flatpack bookcase, all assembled, constructed and shaped by hand in a rat infested shed in North Devon. This barnwood style body is routed to take a standard neck pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup. A handmade rustic body that has dents, scratches and is finished in beeswax.

Relic Telecaster made from Salvaged Materials

Built as a nod to 1960s / 70s Japanese Woolworths guitars but with modern hardware.

  • Body made from salvaged materials
  • Body routed to take a standard Tele neck pickup and standard Telecaster neck pickup
  • Three way switch
  • Chrome Neck Pickup – Vintage warm tone (new old stock)
  • White scratchplate
  • Telecaster bridge pickup – vintage tone, old school twangy
  • Unused 22-fret maple neck
  • 10mm Machine Heads
  • Bone nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
  • Scale Length: 25.5″
  • Guitar strap