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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.” 

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.

1990s Squier Body – Part Loaded – YN Neck Plate

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This gloss black body is a great addition to any guitar project build and the Fender Squier YN neck plate is a bonus for your retro partcaster build. 

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.

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 chrome work is not new and most probably where fitted when the guitar was originally assembled.

  • Approx neck pocket width 56.5mm
  • Approx body thickness 40mm

The brand Squier is known for their quality and this body is no exception. The light roadworn black colour will add a sleek touch to any partscaster build.

Relic Stratocaster Body – Weight 2.38kg

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Relic Stratocaster Style Guitar Body – 2.38kg – 1990s – Part loaded

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

This body was bought a few years ago and was sold to me as made by Hohner. The body has gone through several colour changes during its life, yellow, a small amount of blue, black, grey and white. The body has been hand sanded smooth and sealed so would require very little work to complete . There are several historical scratches in the body that have come from previous owners sanding back to repaint and playing etc. but as I previously said these have been sanded smooth. The material used to make it is unknown but is very heavy.

Approx. Thickness: 40mm
Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 57.5mm
Approx. Weight: 2.38kg
Original tremolo unit
New springs
New tremolo arm
Jack socket and boat
Relic finish
Material unknown

Rat Bait Guitars Made in Devon in a rat infested shed

We have a selection of new and used guitar bodies in stock, prices starting from £25.00 upwards. We have Telecaster and Stratocaster type bodies, some already painted and some in raw wood.

The bodies we make are made from recycled wood gathered from various sources – old furniture, fence posts, salvaged timber from roof constructions, flooring etc. All constructed and shaped in our rat-infested shed in North Devon.

Treasure to be Found – Guitar Parts

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Visit our website, we have a treasure chest full of recycled and refurbished guitar parts.

We also bundle up spares together and sell them at a low price. We have a load of spares from broken, discarded and recycled guitars we have dismantled – chrome parts including tremolo assembly, 10mm machine heads, jack plug socket, strap buttons plus more. All parts are tested before putting up for sale.

We also stock individual items, like those listed above as well as others including: scratchplates, necks, pickups, humbuckers, bridges, engraved neck plates etc.

About Rat Bait Guitars

If you are looking for a unique and eco-friendly electric guitar, you might want to check out Rat Bait Guitars, a UK-based company that makes hand built guitars from recycled materials.

Rat Bait Guitars are different from other guitars in several ways. First of all, they are made from recycled materials gathered from various sources, such as old furniture, fence posts, roof constructions, flooring, and more. These discarded bits of timber are reused and reshaped into guitar bodies that have a unique character and history. The wood is also upcycled, repurposed, and recycled, which means that it reduces waste and saves resources.

Secondly, Rat Bait Guitars are custom built, which means that each guitar is one of a kind and not repeatable.

Thirdly, Rat Bait Guitars are affordable and accessible for beginners and intermediate players who want a Fender-style guitar without breaking the bank. The guitars range from £125 to £450, depending on the model and features

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