Barnwood Jazzmaster Bodies

Reclaimed Offsets, Shed‑Born Grit: New Jazzmaster‑Style Bodies from Rat Bait Guitars

"There’s something deeply satisfying about taking a rough, unwanted slab of timber and coaxing it into the unmistakable silhouette of an offset guitar. To be honest — these new Jazzmaster‑type bodies are far from easy to produce. The curves, the balance, the routing… they demand respect. Which is exactly why they need to be made."

Fresh from the latest batch hacked together in the infamous Rat Bait Guitar’s ramshackle shed... Last month was the usual circus: sawdust in the tea, tools vanishing into thin air, and the odd rat giving a judgmental side‑eye from the shadows. Rosie the cat is still sorely missed (R.I.P).

Somehow, through the chaos, a blend of vintage charm, modern tweaks, and a streak of unpolished North Devon stubbornness brought this body to life.

Every dent, scratch and scar you see on these bodies is intentional. They’re not flaws; they’re stories. Marks from a past life, preserved rather than erased. A badge of honour. These guitars don’t pretend to be pristine — they wear their history proudly. This one has been packed up and shipped to its next chapter.

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Coming Soon: A Golden‑Tinted Offset With Proper 1960s Swagger

Next up on the bench is a Jazzmaster‑inspired build carved entirely from reclaimed materials — just like every Rat Bait creation. This one’s been finished in a thin golden‑yellow nitro tint, the kind that lets every bump and bruise show through. No plastic perfection. No factory gloss. Just raw honesty.

The scratchplate is cut for two humbuckers plus a Tele‑style neck pickup, with a route for a 5‑way switch to give it that unmistakable 1960s versatility. Classic offset shape. Full 25.5" scale. Resonant, and unapologetically rough around the edges.

Another reclaimed Rat Bait design — built in a rat‑infested shed, destined for someone who wants a guitar with character, not cosmetic surgery.

If you want something clean, shiny and factory‑fresh, you’re in the wrong place - If you want something with soul, scars and swagger — welcome to Rat Bait Guitars.