stratocaster – Rat Bait Guitars

Stratocaster Style Relic Body

HSH Blue, Black & Red Stratocaster-Style Loaded Guitar Body – Finished by Rat Bait Guitars UK

Turn heads and spark inspiration with this electrifying Stratocaster-style guitar body—an audacious fusion of classic form and punk-infused colour, hand-finished in the UK by Rat Bait Guitars. Whether you’re building a tone monster from scratch or reviving a beloved rig, this loaded body offers a bold foundation that’s as visually striking as it is sonically versatile.

Finish & Aesthetic

A vivid tri-colour palette of blue, black, and red, applied with raw character and subtle nitrocellulose tinting for a lightly aged, organic feel.
Finished in 2024 in Rat Bait Guitars’ shed—part of a unique duo of factory-made bodies, each coloured with care and rebellion.
Clean contours and a sleek surface make this body a standout on stage or in the studio.

Specs & Hardware

HSH routing for maximum pickup flexibility—ideal for humbuckers and single coils alike.
Neck pocket width: approx. 56mm
Body thickness: approx. 43mm
Tremolo system included: springs, screws, arm (white tip, not shown in photos), and rear cover.
Loaded SSS pickguard for instant plug-and-play setup.
Jack plug socket with classic boat-style mount.
Strap buttons installed and ready to rock.

Build Quality & Materials

Likely crafted from basswood or Paulownia—lightweight yet resonant, offering a balanced tonal foundation.
Designed to fit standard Stratocaster necks and hardware configurations.
Minimal signs of wear—this body has been well cared for and is ready for action.

Why It Matters

This isn’t just a replacement part—it’s a statement of intent. Whether you’re a seasoned shredder, a DIY modder, or a newcomer with vision, this body invites experimentation, expression, and sonic exploration. It’s the second of a matched pair, making it a rare find with a story baked into its finish.

HSH Blue Sunburst Strat Style Body

Blue Sunburst Stratocaster-Style Electric Guitar Body – Part Loaded

Unleash your vision with this striking Blue Sunburst Stratocaster-style electric guitar body—a premium, part-loaded foundation that fuses classic design with contemporary edge. Whether you’re crafting a one-of-a-kind Partscaster or reviving a cherished beast, this body offers the perfect blend of style, substance, and sonic potential.

The finish is a bold two-tone sunburst, shifting from deep oceanic blues to black edges, with a high-gloss lacquer that catches the light and accentuates every curve. Its contours are smooth and true to vintage Stratocaster proportions, offering both ergonomic comfort and visual impact. This is a body that demands attention—on stage, in the studio, or hanging proudly in your mancave.

Specifications and Included Components:

Neck pocket width: approximately 56mm
Body thickness: approximately 43mm
New tremolo unit
Tremolo springs, screws, arm and claw
1 fully loaded SSS scratchplate (single-coil configuration)
1 spare SSS scratchplate for future swaps or experimentation
Jack plug socket and chrome boat
Screws for both boat and scratchplate included

Crafted to accommodate standard Stratocaster necks and hardware, this body is likely made from basswood or Paulownia—both known for their lightweight feel and balanced tonal response. The wood resonates beautifully, offering warmth and clarity without excess weight, making it ideal for long sessions or live performance.

Condition-wise, it’s been carefully maintained and shows only minimal signs of use—just a couple of tiny dings that do nothing to diminish its overall shine or integrity. The finish remains vibrant, the routing is clean, and the screw holes are solid – all ready for assembly.

Whether you’re a seasoned builder, a gigging musician, or a curious newcomer to the world of custom guitars, this body invites creativity. It’s more than a component—it’s a canvas for your sound, your style, and your story.

Barnwood Hardtail Stratocaster Style Body

This Strat body is a genuine Rat Bait Guitar construction, which was made in September 2025. This guitar body is made from salvaged material and a broken Stratocaster type guitar constructed and shaped in a rat infested shed in North Devon. The design and shape is reminiscent of ‘Woolworths’ guitars from the 1960s / 70s – Japanese, retro homage. Please see photographs to view the rugged finish and texture of the body.

This body is part loaded with a white scratchplate from a new guitar, new electrics and new pickups.

Stratocaster Body made from recycled materials – body weight 1.85kg (unloaded).

Materials: Old roofing timber, bits from an old bookcase and a broken Stratocaster body.

This body is routed to take standard single coil pickups. This handmade body has dents, scratches and old paint in places. You might have to fettle this body to suit your needs.

Hardtail Stratocaster body SSS routed – UK Made

Body made from a salvaged material
Approx. Thickness: 42mm
Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 55mm
Approx. Weight: 1.85kg

The Hardtail Strat Barnwood Guitar Body by Rat Bait guitars is a unique and eco-friendly choice for electric guitar enthusiasts. Made from recycled material in the United Kingdom, this body features a natural, red, and black colour scheme that adds a touch of character to any guitar. With a weight of 1.85kg, this UK-made body is designed to fit most electric guitars seamlessly, making it an ideal choice for customising and creating a one-of-a-kind instrument.

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.

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: