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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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!

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Nashville Tele Style Guitar Body, Nitro Neck

This Nashville Tele Style Guitar Body and Neck (DIY Kit) is truly a unique and sustainable piece!

Made from a variety of salvaged materials, including roofing timber, Exmoor Spruce, and parts from vintage furniture, it has a lot of character and history. The body is finished in beeswax and has a light nitro coat, giving it a rustic and natural look.

The refurbished maple neck, with its 25.5″ scale length and 22 jumbo frets, is designed for comfort and playability. The use of recycled materials not only makes this guitar environmentally friendly but also adds to its unique charm. Rat Bait guitars’ commitment to sustainability is evident in this DIY guitar kit, making it a great choice for eco-conscious musicians.

Nashville Telecaster Type Body made from recycled materials – body weight 1.89kg.  Refurbished nitro maple neck. For Scale Length: 25.5″

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

  • Body made from a salvaged materials
  • Approx. Thickness: 43mm
  • Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 56.5mm
  • Approx. Weight: 1.89kg
  • Finished in light nitro coat and beeswax
  • To fit Scale Length – 25.5″

Refurbished Maple Neck from a new guitar:

  • Scale Length – 25.5″
  • Frets – 22 jumbo frets
  • Width at Nut – 42mm
  • Heel Width – 55.5mm
  • Tuner holes pre-drilled for 10mm machine heads
  • Neck Profile – Modern C type
  • Finish – light nitrocellulose coat / semi-matt

 

Now, imagine plugging it into an amp, dialing in some sweet tones, and letting your fingers dance across those frets. What genre do you think this guitar would excel in? Blues? Folk? Indie rock? Or perhaps it’s destined to create a whole new sonic universe! 🎸

And hey, have you ever built or customized a guitar yourself? There’s something magical about shaping an instrument to fit your unique style. 🛠️

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.

Relic Telecaster Style Guitar, Nitro Neck

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

Rat Bait Guitar

This handmade electric guitar features a solid body made from recycled materials, with a natural finish. The guitar is designed for right-handed players and has a 4/4 size. It has 22 frets and a 6-string configuration. The neck is made of maple with a rosewood type fretboard and has been given a Nitro finish. The brand of this guitar is ‘Rat Bait’ and was manufactured in the United Kingdom in 2024. This guitar is perfect for any musician who is looking for a unique and high-quality instrument. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, this guitar is sure to impress.

  • 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″

The neck on this guitar as been slightly reliced 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.

Telecaster Handmade in UK – Reclaimed Materials

Handmade Relic 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″