1960s Japanese Inspired Barnwood Guitar

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Rat Bait Guitar – part built in 2021 and finished in November 2024 from new and reclaimed parts. Full scale.

This great versatile electric guitar has 2 pickups, like a Telecaster. This Kay / Jedson  inspired guitar design is made from salvaged materials including, Mahogany parquet flooring, a chunk from a piece of furniture and pieces of scavenged wood from various places, constructed and shaped by hand in a shed in North Devon. The neck on this guitar is slim and is made from fine quality materials
 
This Barnwood 1960s Japanese Style Guitar is a great choice for any right-handed player looking for a solid body electric guitar. The guitar features a humbucker pickup and is made with recycled wood, giving it a unique and eco-friendly feel. The body is a natural colour, with painted areas and the neck has 22 frets, making it perfect for any level of player. Handcrafted in the United Kingdom, with a maple / rosewood (type) neck adding to the overall sound and playability of the guitar. This is a great option for anyone looking for a versatile and stylish British electric guitar.

The Barnwood body is routed to take a Humbucker pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup. A handmade UK body that has dents and scratches in places.

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  • Three way switch
  • Lightly nitro finished neck
  • Humbucker pickup, Vintage raw sound
  • Black Telecaster bridge pickup – vintage tone
  • 3 saddle bridge
  • Body made from salvaged timber
  • Slightly contoured body
  • 22-fret maple neck (reclaimed from a new 2024 guitar)
    New 10mm Machine Heads
    Nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
    Scale Length: 25.5″

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Reused and reshaped, these discarded bits of timber gems have been given a new life. This timber has been upcycled, repurposed and recycled.

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.

UK sale only – No International purchase accepted on this item.

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Hybrid Barnwood Telecaster – UK Made

Telecaster type guitar made from recycled materials and a damaged Stratocaster style body. Light nitro finished, slim neck. Scale length: 25.5″. Wilkinson hardtail bridge.
 

This guitar is basically a Telecaster shaped body routed to take Stratocaster hardware. Assembled from recycled materials, a new old stock guitar neck and a combination of refurbished and new parts. Handcrafted, one off, barnwood creation made in a shed in North Devon.

  • Wilkinson hardtail bridge
  • 22 fret maple and rosewood (type) neck
  • 3 single coil pickups
  • 5 position pickup up switch
  • New 10 mm Machine Heads
  • Nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
  • Scale Length: 25.5″
  • 44mm thick (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
  • Salvaged wood body
  • Body routed HSS (see image)
  • Strap buttons
  • New tremolo unit
  • Weight 3.3kg
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This guitar is a fusion of guitar designs. Handcrafted in the UK.
  1. The body is a patchwork quilt of salvaged materials: roofing timber and a broken Stratocaster. It’s like a musical Frankenstein, stitched together with love and a touch of rebellious spirit in a natural wood, black and red finish?
  2. Jedson-Stratocaster Lovechild: The body, inspired by 1960s Japanese Jedson guitars, is routed to accommodate a standard Stratocaster scratchplate. HSS routing means it’s ready for a single bridge humbucker and two middle and neck single coils,.
  3. The maple neck has a rosewood type fretboard, refurbished and reborn, carries its own stories. New machine heads ensure tuning stability.
  4. This guitar isn’t just wood and metal; it’s a fusion of past and present, grit and grace.
  5. The neck wears a lightly dusted nitro finish – a nod to vintage vibes. It’s like a well-aged wine, improving with time and resonating with every chord you play.
  6. The scratchplate, pickups and electrics are lifted straight from a brand new guitar – they look like a Strat and they sound like a Strat. The electrics and pickups are mid price range generic ones – old school twang.

Barnwood Nashville Telecaster, Humbucker Neck Pickup

This model has 5 different pickup sounds.

This Barnwood Nashville Telecaster Type Guitar is a great choice for any right-handed player looking for a solid body electric guitar. The guitar features a humbucker neck pickup and is made with recycled wood, giving it a unique and eco-friendly feel. The body is a natural colour, with painted areas and has 22 frets, making it perfect for any level of player. The guitar is a 2024 model year and is handcrafted in the United Kingdom. The 6-string configuration and maple neck material add to the overall sound and playability of the guitar. This is a great option for anyone looking for a versatile and stylish British electric guitar.

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 a 1970s Austrian Cupboard and pieces of scavenged wood from various places, constructed and shaped by hand in a shed in North Devon. 

Rat Bait Guitar built in September 2024 from new and reclaimed parts. Full scale.

The Barnwood Nashville style body is routed to take a Humbucker 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 raw humbucker sound
  • Middle single coil pickup. This gives an extra tone boost and acts as a second bridge pickup, cleaner and clearer
  • Three ply Black scratchplate (salvaged from another guitar)
  • Black Telecaster bridge pickup – vintage tone
  • 6 saddle bridge for more accurate setup
  • Body made from salvaged timber
  • Guitar strap
  • Body routed to take a humbucker 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.

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Nashville Telecaster Type Guitar – Relic Barnwood Tele

This Nashville Telecaster Type Guitar is a UK made instrument crafted from recycled wood, making it a unique and eco-friendly choice for any musician. The solid body and 6-string configuration make it a versatile instrument suitable for any style of music. The guitar is right-handed and comes in a 4/4 size. It is an electric guitar and the type is Telecaster. This instrument is perfect for any guitar enthusiast looking for a high-quality and sustainable option. This model has 5 different pickup sounds.

This is a great versatile electric guitar with 3 pickups, new machine heads, 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 September 2024 from new and reclaimed parts. Full scale.

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 with a rosewood type fretboard
    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 that has a rosewood type fretboard. 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.

Here are some standout features:

  • Five different pickup sounds: Offers a range of tones for various musical styles.
  • Three pickups: Includes a neck pickup with a vintage warm tone, a middle single coil for a cleaner sound, and a black Telecaster bridge pickup for a vintage tone.
  • Handmade body: Crafted from salvaged materials like parts of an Austrian cupboard, scavenged wood, and Exmoor Spruce, finished in beeswax for a warm colour.
  • 22-fret maple neck with a rosewood type fretboard: Provides a smooth playing experience.
  • New 10mm machine heads: Ensures stable tuning.
  • Eco-friendly: Made from upcycled, repurposed, and recycled timber.

This guitar is not just an instrument but a piece of art with a story, perfect for any musician looking for a high-quality and sustainable option

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Relic Hybrid Tele / Strat Guitar – UK Made

This guitar is a fusion of guitar designs. Handcrafted in the UK.

  • 22 fret maple and rosewood (type) neck
  • 3 single coil pickups
  • 5 position pickup up switch
  • New 10 mm Machine Heads
  • Nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
  • Scale Length: 25.5″
  • 44mm thick (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
  • Salvaged wood body
  • Strap buttons
  • New tremolo unit
  • Weight 3.3kg
  • 1960s Inspired Stratocaster / Telecaster Hybrid Guitar—a true musical chimera! 

    1. The body is a patchwork quilt of salvaged materials: roofing timber and a broken Stratocaster. It’s like a musical Frankenstein, stitched together with love and a touch of rebellious spirit in a red and natural wood finish?
    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 humbuckers, single coils, and everything in between.
    3. The maple neck has a rosewood type fretboard, refurbished and reborn, carries its own stories. New machine heads ensure tuning stability, and the complete tremolo bridge adds a touch of dive-bombing drama. 
    4. This guitar isn’t just wood and metal; it’s a fusion of past and present, grit and grace.
    5. The neck wears a light nitro finish—a nod to vintage vibes. It’s like a well-aged wine, improving with time and resonating with every chord you play. 
    6. The scratchplate, pickups and electrics are lifted straight from a brand new guitar – they look like a Strat and they sound like a Strat. The electrics and pickups are mid price range generic ones – they definitely aren’t rubbish.  

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