Barnwood Hardtail Stratocaster 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.