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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

Relic Stratocaster Style Guitar, Vintage Look, Nitro Neck, UK Made

Relic Vintage Stratocaster Style Guitar.

The neck is a new old stock replacement, finished with a light nitro coat with the headstock painted to match the imperfect look of the body. New machine heads have been fitted. The pickups are probably from an early 2000’s Squier fitted onto a reclaimed triple-ply scratchplate. A new complete tremolo bridge has been fitted.

A homage to 1960s and 1970s guitars

21-fret maple and rosewood neck
3 single pole pickups
5 position pickup up switch
New 10mm Machine Heads
Nut Width: 1.656 In. (42 mm)
Scale Length: 25.5″
Reliced Stratocaster body
Strap buttons
New strap
New tremolo unit with tremolo arm

Handcrafted in the UK.

This unique electric guitar is a must-have for any music enthusiast, very easy to play and looks good hanging on a wall. The Relic Strat Guitar has an adaptable HSH layout (fitted with SSS scratchplate and pickups) and is made with new and recycled parts, making it a sustainable choice for any player. The guitar is handcrafted and finished in the UK and is of a solid body type construction, 4/4 size and in a blue, black and red reliced body colour, lightly sealed with Nitrocellulose. The set includes a strap and the guitar has 21 frets, with a rosewood type fretboard. The body material is basswood and the guitar is right-handed. This is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality, UK assembled electric guitar at a price that won’t break the bank.

This body was manufactured in the 2000s and is compatible with Stratocaster electric guitar fittings. The brand of this body is unknown, but has character and personality. Here are some more body details:

Will fit HSH – Single coils, humbuckers, or a mix of both
Approx. Thickness: 43mm
Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 56.5mm
Light nitro finish over relic paintwork
Relic finish
Basswood

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!

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?
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.
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.
This guitar isn’t just wood and metal; it’s a fusion of past and present, grit and grace.
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.
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.

Red Nitro Strat Style Road Worn Body

Stratocaster Body – weight 1.39kg. For Scale Length: 25.5″

History: Born in the 2000s, this body has seen some life. Black, metallic gold and red. Lots of sanding, repainting—creating part of the story. It might not be pristine, but it wears its road worn status with pride. Finished with a light transparent nitrocellulose coat.

Basswood: Basswood, the unsung hero of guitar bodies. Lightweight, resonant, and versatile—kind of like the Swiss Army knife of tonewoods, good for most styles of playing – without breaking your back when riffing for hours on stage or practicing.

Pickup Possibilities: This Strat-style body is like a chameleon. It’ll happily accommodate any pickup layout you throw at it. HSH? Sure. Single coils? . Humbuckers? Bring ’em on and take your pick!

Battle-worn Stratocaster body

Thickness: Approximately 43mm (not too chunky, not too slim)
Neck Pocket Width: About 56.5mm (a cozy fit for that neck)
Weight: A svelte 1.39kg (light enough for those epic stage jumps)
Nitrocellulose thin top coat

Got any plans for this battle-scarred beauty? Maybe a custom paint job or a relic finish? Let’s keep the guitar love alive!

This Relic Stratocaster Style Guitar Body is the perfect addition to any roadworn parts collection. Made from basswood and featuring a unique relic finish, this body is perfect for those looking to build their own custom electric guitar. The body was made in the 2000s and is compatible with Stratocaster electric guitar fittings. The brand of this body is unknown, but has character and personality.

A Battle-Scarred Telecaster Body

This body comes complete with the original bridge and string through ferrules.

Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 56mm
Approx. Weight: 1.99kg (unloaded weight)
Black
Gloss Finish

Weight 1.99kg. For Scale Length: 25.5″

This Tele style body is routed to take a Humbucker neck pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup. This body has been through the wars and has several deep scratches on the rear and a few minor ones on the front. This quality body is perfect to turn into a rugged relic. The wood is described (when purchased by me) as Poplar however it weighs nearly 2kg and therefore could be another denser type. Poplar is known for its excellent tonal qualities, great resonance making it ideal for guitar bodies.

This would make an awesome relic / roadworn body

Worn and Weathered: The rear of this body—the deep scratches, like old war wounds. With minor ones on the front? Battle-tested, like a seasoned warrior. It’s not about pristine perfection; it’s about character. This body has had a tough life.
Poplar Resonance: Poplar, despite its lightweight reputation, surprises us here. At nearly 2 kg, it’s denser than expected. And that’s good news! Poplar is like a musical chameleon—it resonates beautifully, making it an ideal canvas for your sonic adventures.
Humbucker and Tele Bridge: The routing tells a tale: Humbucker neck pickup for warmth and sustain, and the standard Telecaster bridge pickup for twangy bite. It’s like having two musical personalities in one body.
Gloss Finish: The black gloss finish—like a midnight sky. It’s sleek, mysterious, and ready for the spotlight. And hey, it’s the perfect backdrop for your future riffing.
Relic Potential: This body isn’t just a canvas; it’s a time capsule. Imagine turning it into a roadworn relic—a guitar that wears its history proudly. Each scratch becomes a badge of honor.