UK Made Telecaster – Black Ashtray Bridge

One-Off Barnwood Guitar – Salvaged, Rewired, Reborn

This isn’t a factory replica. It’s a resurrection. A Telecaster-inspired build carved from salvaged roofing timber, an old bookcase, a 1970s table leg, a strip of vintage skirting board, and whatever else the workshop offered up. A true Rat Bait Guitars original—raw, unrepeatable, and loaded with soul.

Specs & Features

• Body: Tele-style, hand-built entirely from reclaimed materials

• Neck: 22‑fret maple with an old‑school profile; lightly nitro-finished for that played‑in, vintage feel

• Electronics: Crunchy Tele bridge pickup + warm neck pickup, 3‑way switch, black scratchplate

• Bridge: Black ashtray bridge with six individual saddles for precise setup

• Hardware: Brand new 10mm machine heads and strap buttons

• Dimensions:

  • Scale length: 25.5"

  • Nut width: 42mm (1.656")

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

Build Notes

• Hand‑assembled using recycled timber and new‑old‑stock components

• Mid‑range pickups chosen for tone, not price—expect proper vintage grit and Tele twang

• Natural barnwood finish: honest, imperfect, and full of character

• Subtle traces of old paint and light nitrocellulose accents for extra texture

• Designed for players who value feel, story and soul over sterile perfection

Identity

This Barnwood Telecaster isn’t just an instrument—it’s a statement piece. UK‑made, eco‑conscious and unapologetically individual, it delivers classic Telecaster attitude with a sustainable edge. Ideal for musicians who want a guitar with history, grit and genuine personality.

 

 

Rat Bait Guitars

Built in the UK from recycled materials, this solid‑body electric guitar embodies the Rat Bait ethos: sustainable, characterful, and made to be played. With its natural finish, maple neck, 22 frets and classic 6‑string Telecaster configuration, it’s perfect for right‑handed players seeking something with a story behind it. Supplied with a gig bag, it’s a practical, versatile and eco‑friendly choice for guitarists who want more than another factory‑fresh clone.