Barnwood Telecaster Body - Bargain

Telecaster Body – Routed for Standard Tele Hardware

This is a genuine Rat Bait Guitar body, built in October 2025 from salvaged materials and shaped in a rat‑infested shed in North Devon. Its silhouette nods to the quirky Woolworths guitars of the 1960s and ’70s—Japanese‑made, budget‑friendly instruments that have since become cult classics. Hardware (pickups / neck etc.) shown in images are for example and not included in the sale - the item is the body only.

The body carries a raw, rugged finish with visible dents, scratches, and scars from its past life. Every mark is part of its story. Please see the photographs for detail on its texture and character.

Materials & Origin

• 1970s Austrian dining table

• Old roofing timber

• Exmoor Spruce

• Sections of an Ikea bookcase

• All reclaimed and reimagined in the UK

Specifications

• Style: Telecaster Type

• Routed for: Standard Tele neck pickup + Tele bridge pickup

• Approx. Thickness: 43mm

• Neck Pocket Width: 56mm

• Weight: 2.3kg

• Finish: Raw, unfinished – ready for your fettling and final touches

Why Choose This Body?

This is not a factory‑perfect blank—it’s a piece of reclaimed history, reborn as a guitar body. Its barnwood aesthetic makes it ideal for a unique Partscaster build, offering both sustainability and individuality. Designed to fit standard hardware, it’s a versatile foundation for luthiers and players who want an instrument with soul, grit, and a story to tell.