vintage – Rat Bait Guitars

1960s Japanese Inspired Barnwood Guitar

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.

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 Telecaster Body – G Plan

Telecaster Body made from recycled materials – body weight 2.20kg. Body for sale only. For Scale Length: 25.5″. Available on eBay:

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This ‘Rat Bait’ body is made from bits of salvaged roofing timber, a piece of Exmoor Spruce, parts of a G Plan display cabinet and other bits of salvaged materials, constructed and assembled in a rat infested shed in North Devon.

The shape of the body is based on 1960s / 70s Japanese guitars but with a Telecaster layout.

The scratchplate, bridge and pickups are not included in the sale, they are for illustration purposes only.

This Tele style body is routed to take a standard neck pickup and standard Telecaster bridge pickup.

This handmade body has dents, scratches and is finished in beeswax.

Body made from a salvaged materials
Approx. Thickness: 45mm
Approx. Neck Pocket Width: 57mm
Approx. Weight: 2.20kg
Finished in beeswax

Rat Bait Guitar bodies are different from others in several ways. They are made from recycled wood 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 upcycled, repurposed, and recycled, which means that it reduces waste and saves resources.

Body Based on Japanese Tulip Guitar

Tulip Style Contoured Body made from recycled materials, part loaded. For scale length: 25.5″

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This 1970s inspired body was made in the UK in March 2023 from salvaged timber and a piece of 1950s parquet flooring.

The design of the body is based on Japanese Tulip Guitars from the 1960s / 70s which were marketed by Kay Guitars. This full size body is routed in a HSH configuration and is designed to take a modified Stratocaster scratchplate, see photos to view modification. Originally this guitar was fitted with a bridge and clam shell string retainer taken from a Jedson 1970s guitar.

This body has a slightly road worn / relic look to it, with a few dents and bumps. This is a fantastic base for a DIY, 1970s type project.

The scratchplate, jack plug and pickups are included in the sale.

1970s inspired design.

44mm thick (Approximate)
56.5mm neck pocket (± 0.5 mm Deviation)
Weight of loaded body 2.14kg
HSH routed
Handcrafted
Loaded scratch plate
Jack socket and boat
Fully wired up

Rat Bait Guitars are Made in Devon, UK.

1960s Teisco, Kay, Guitar Body, Made In Japan

Genuine vintage Teisco, Kay, guitar body. Made In Japan

£65.00 UK Post Free – Contact for International Shipping

Here is a rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Teisco / Kay guitar body in red, yellow and black sunburst.

If you’re looking for something that is out of the ordinary that offers old-world charm for a very reasonable price, this is a great guitar body to consider.

Original laminated plywood body from the 1960s / 1970s. It has a few scuffs, scrapes marks and indents but would be a good base for a project for someone. Overall good condition with the usual wear and tear for its age.

3 tone sunburst Kay / Teisco ET-200 ‘Tulip’ Guitar Body. Ideal project guitar!

Please remember – Non-UK clients must contact us before purchasing products. Shipping must be added for international shoppers. If you are from a non-UK country your order will not be dispatched unless you contact us before purchase. All UK shipping is free of charge.

We carry a small amount of stock which changes constantly – contact us if you are looking for a part.

1960s Tremolo Unit – Vintage Guitar Part

Genuine vintage 1960s Teisco, Kay, Raver, Kawai guitar tremolo bridge. Made In Japan

£65.00 UK Post Free – Contact for International Shipping

Here is a rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Jedson / Teisco / Kay guitar tremolo bridge. If you’re looking for something that is out of the ordinary that offers old-world charm for a very reasonable price, this refurbished, and awesome 1960s guitar part is what you are looking for.