Stratocaster – Page 2 – Rat Bait Guitars

Relic Hybrid Telecaster / Strat Guitar, HSH Layout, Recycled Materials, UK Made

1960s Inspired Stratocaster / Telecaster Hybrid Guitar—a true musical chimera! Let’s dissect this intriguing creation:

Body Origins: Picture a rat-infested shed in North Devon—the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll magic! The body is a patchwork quilt of salvaged materials: roofing timber, a broken Stratocaster, a 1970 Austrian cupboard, and Exmoor Spruce. It’s like a musical Frankenstein, stitched together with love and a touch of rebellious spirit. And that yellow and natural wood finish? It’s sunshine and earth meeting in harmony.
Jedson-Stratocaster Lovechild: The body, inspired by 1960s Japanese Jedson guitars, is routed to accommodate a standard Stratocaster scratchplate and tremolo unit. HSH routing means it’s ready for sonic exploration—humbuckers, single coils, and everything in between. Imagine the notes it’ll sing, like a time-traveling troubadour!
Neck Revival: The maple neck, refurbished and reborn, carries its own stories. Dark fretboard—like midnight secrets whispered to the strings. New machine heads ensure tuning stability, and the complete tremolo bridge adds a touch of dive-bombing drama. The scratchplate? It’s like a canvas for your musical graffiti.
Hybrid Soul: This guitar isn’t just wood and metal; it’s a fusion of past and present, grit and grace. It’s the rebel yell of a broken Stratocaster meeting the stoic elegance of an Austrian cupboard. And Exmoor Spruce? Well, that’s the forest’s heartbeat strummed into existence.
Nitro Finish: Ah, the neck wears a nitro finish—a nod to vintage vibes. It’s like a well-aged wine, improving with time and resonating with every chord you play.

Now, imagine plugging it into an amp. What songs would spill forth? Maybe some psychedelic riffs, bluesy bends, or rock anthems that defy decades. And that rat-infested shed? It’s now a sacred space where music was reborn.

If this guitar could talk, what tales would it tell? Perhaps of moonlit jam sessions, forgotten melodies, and the ghosts of rock legends nodding in approval.

Fender Squier YN Neck Plate Partscaster

This 1990s Fender Squier Stratocaster is a solid black electric guitar, 4/4 size and is a 6-string configuration. The guitar is right-handed and has a new nitro neck with a bone nut fitted.

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. I have no reasons to doubt this as I purchased it in good faith. Originally fitted with a Squier neck which was sadly banana shaped, now fitted with a ‘Rat Bait’ neck that has a reliced nitro finish.

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 tremolo and jack plug boat chrome work is not new and were most probably fitted when the guitar was originally assembled.

Replacement tremolo springs
Replacement electrics and pickups
Maple Nitro Neck
Bone Nut
Approx neck pocket width 56.5mm
Approx body thickness 40mm
Loaded body weight 2.24kg (without neck and machine heads)
New machine heads
New strings (Savarez 9-42 extralight)
New guitar strap

The black body and reliced nitro maple fretboard give it a classic look and feel. With a 6 string configuration and right-handedness, this guitar is perfect for any player looking for a quality partscaster. The refurbished parts and 4/4 size make it a great addition to any collection. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this guitar is sure to impress on looks alone.

1990s Squier Body – Part Loaded – YN Neck Plate

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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 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 Body – Weight 2.38kg

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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.

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.