Telecaster Body made from recycled materials – body weight 2.20kg. Body for sale only. For Scale Length: 25.5″. Available on eBay:
This ‘Rat Bait’ body is made from bits of salvaged roofing timber, a piece of Exmoor Spruce, parts of a G Plan display cabinet and other bits of 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, bridge and pickups 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: 45mm
- Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 57mm
- Approx. Weight: 2.20kg
- Finished in beeswax
Rat Bait Guitar bodies are different from others in several ways. 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 upcycled, repurposed, and recycled, which means that it reduces waste and saves resources.