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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.

Relic Hybrid Tele – Recycled Materials

Telecaster type guitar made from recycled materials and a damaged Stratocaster style body. Nitro finished neck. Scale length: 25.5″

Relic Hybrid Telecaster / Strat Guitar, a stunning electric guitar perfect for any musician. This guitar features a solid body type and a 4/4 size, with a beautiful red and natural body colour. The guitar has 22 frets and a rosewood type fretboard material, paired with a 6-string configuration for a truly unique sound. This guitar is right-handed and made with recycled materials, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly choice for any musician.

The HSH layout is designed to to take a Stratocaster scratchplate, electrics and tremolo bridge.

This 1970s inspired body was made in the UK in September 2024 from parts of a damaged Stratocaster body and salvaged roofing timber. The design of the body is a combination of a Telecaster and Stratocaster – basically it is a Tele style guitar routed to take Stratocaster hardware. The body has a road worn look to it, with dents, bumps and scratches. Finished in transparent beeswax covering paint and stain.

Relic Hybrid Telecaster / Strat Guitar:
- Solid body, 4/4 size
- Red and natural body colour: Imagine autumn leaves meeting sunlight. It’s both earthy and vibrant.
- 22 frets on a rosewood fingerboard.
- Right-handed and eco-friendly: Sustainability meets melody.
- HSH layout: A versatile palette—single coils, humbuckers, and everything in between.
- Salvaged materials: The ghosts of old roofing timber and a broken Stratocaster style body find new purpose. It’s like musical reincarnation.
- Transparent beeswax finish: A protective coat that lets the wood breathe.
- Road-worn charm: Dents, bumps, and scratches—the battle scars of countless riffs. This guitar has stories etched into its grain.
1960s Inspired Stratocaster / Telecaster Hybrid Guitar:
- A patchwork quilt of history: Salvaged roofing timber meets a broken Stratocaster. It’s like a musical Frankenstein, stitched with love.
- Jedson-Stratocaster Lovechild: Inspired by ’60s Japanese guitars, this body is routed for Stratocaster hardware. Dive-bombing tremolo? Check!
- Maple neck, reborn: Refurbished and wearing a nitro finish, it’s like a vintage wine—rich, resonant, and timeless. Rosewood type fretboard.
- Fusion of past and present: This guitar isn’t just wood and metal; it’s a bridge across decades. It carries the echoes of old tunes and the promise of new ones.

Stratocaster Style Body – Perfect for Roadworn Partscaster

This Stratocaster style body is routed to take all types of pickup layouts.

Stratocaster Body – weight 1.28kg. For Scale Length: 25.5″

This body was born in the 2000s, it has seen its fair share of colour changes—black, grey, and yellow. There are several historical scratches in the body that have come from previous owners sanding back to repaint and playing etc. This body could easily be refinished to your specifications as it is it would make a cool light weight roadworn / relic guitar.

The body is most probably basswood – the unsung hero of guitar bodies. Lightweight, resonant, and versatile, i’s not pristine; it’s roadworn—a survivor maybe of countless gigs, late-night sessions? It wears its scars with pride.

HSH – Single coils, humbuckers, or a mix of both
Approx. Thickness: 43mm
Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 56.5mm
Approx. Weight: 1.28kg
Light nitro finish over crinkled and scratched paintwork
Relic finish
Basswood

This Relic Stratocaster Style Guitar Body is the perfect addition to any musician’s collection. Crafted from high-quality Basswood material, this body is designed to fit full size electric guitars and boasts a unique Relic colour. The brand of the body is unknown. The body is perfect for those looking to create their own custom DIY guitar.

This is what somebody else thinks about this guitar body:

Historical Patina: Born in the 2000s, this body has seen life’s palette—black, grey, and yellow. Imagine the hands that sanded it back, the artists who played their hearts out, and the late-night jams that echoed within its curves. Those historical scratches? They’re like old love letters etched into the wood. Each one whispers, “I was here.”

Versatile Routing: HSH—those three letters hold a universe of sonic possibilities. Single coils for shimmering cleans, humbuckers for roaring power, or a blend of both—it’s like having a musical chameleon. This body nods to every genre, from blues to metal.

Basswood Resonance: Ah, basswood—the unsung hero. Lightweight yet resonant, it lets your chords breathe freely. It’s the kind of wood that says, “Go ahead, play me loud!” And those scars? They’re battle ribbons earned on stages, in smoky bars, and under moonlit trees.

Nitro Finish and Relic Vibes: The light nitro finish—a vintage touch. It’s not glossy; it’s like a sepia filter, capturing memories. And the relic finish? It’s the guitar’s autobiography—every ding, every worn edge, a chapter in its rock ‘n’ roll saga.

Customization Potential: Want to refinish it? Imagine your dream colour—maybe midnight blue, sunburst, or cosmic swirls. It’s like giving this body a new lease on musical life. And yes, it proudly wears its roadworn badge.
Calling All Musicians: Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting your riff journey, this relic body invites you. It’s like saying, “Plug me in, and let’s make magic.”

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. 🛠️

Relic Telecaster Style Guitar, Nitro Neck. Handmade in UK

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 has a body 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. No computer was used or harmed in the construction of this guitar body…

This electric guitar features a 6-string configuration, 22 frets on a maple neck, perfect for right-handed players.

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″
Rotosound strings

This handcrafted electric guitar boasts a solid body made from recycled materials and a natural finish. The maple neck adds to the overall beauty of the instrument, making it a perfect addition to any musician’s collection.