Barnwood Nashville Tele

One‑Off Barnwood Nashville Tele – Salvaged. Rewired. Reborn.

Telecaster attitude with Strat‑style versatility – 5‑way switching, expanded tones, unmistakable character

This is a true Rat Bait Guitars creation: a one‑off Nashville‑style Telecaster hand‑built in the UK from reclaimed timber and salvaged guitar parts. Not a clone, not a kit, not a parts‑caster—this is a resurrection. The body began life as a broken Telecaster and a dismantled double bed, now transformed into a guitar with history etched into every grain, knot, and scar.

Its silhouette nods to the quirky Japanese electrics of the ’60s and ’70s, giving it a distinctive shape and personality you won’t find on any production line. Right‑handed, 6‑string, natural finish, maple neck, 22 frets—this is a sustainable, character‑rich instrument built for players who want something soulful, expressive, and impossible to duplicate.

Features & Specifications

Body

• Tele‑style body hand‑built from reclaimed Telecaster parts and salvaged timber

• Natural barnwood finish with visible grain, texture, and traces of old paint

• Light nitrocellulose accents for subtle depth and ageing

Neck

• Maple neck with 22 frets

• Comfortable old‑school profile

• Clean, smooth fretwork for easy playability

Electronics

• Telecaster bridge pickup

• Single‑coil middle pickup (white cover)

• Telecaster neck pickup

• 5‑way switching for Strat‑like versatility and expanded tonal range

• Mid‑focused pickups delivering vintage twang and punch

Hardware

• New white 3‑ply pickguard

• 10mm machine heads

• Strap buttons

• Mix of new‑old‑stock and recycled hardware throughout

Dimensions

• Scale length: 25.5″

• Nut width: 42mm (1.656″)

• Body thickness: approx. 44mm (±0.5mm)

Build Notes

• Hand‑assembled in the UK using recycled and reclaimed materials

• Imperfect by intention—raw, honest, and full of character

• Built for players who value soul over symmetry and tone over polish

A Rare, Sustainable, British‑Built Instrument

The Barnwood Nashville Telecaster is a UK‑made electric guitar crafted from recycled materials, offering a unique alternative to mass‑produced instruments. With its natural finish, maple neck, 22 frets, and Strat‑style switching, it delivers versatility, individuality, and a distinctly British sense of craft.

If you want a guitar with a story—and a sound—that no one else has, this reclaimed Nashville Tele is exactly that.