Strat - Rat Bait Guitars - 21 Frets - Scale 25.5″

A Guitar with a Story

It was no common instrument that lay before me, but a thing wrought with history, steeped in shadows of forgotten rooms and the silent witness of passing years. The Mahogany Stratocaster, born of Rat Bait Guitars in the misted lands of England, stood not merely as a tool for music, but as a testament to reclamation—an artefact carved from the remnants of another age.

Its body, fashioned from salvaged mahogany, bore scars of time, yet was healed with pine reclaimed from a humble kitchen cupboard of the 1970s. Thus, the guitar carried within its frame the whispers of domestic life, now transfigured into an object of rebellion and song. No factory-born instrument could hope to rival the individuality etched into its very fibres.

This guitar is no mere possession. It is a companion for those who seek authenticity, who crave soul and rebellion. On stage it gleams like a weapon of defiance; upon the wall it hangs like a relic of some forgotten rite.

🎸 Rat Bait Stratocaster-Style Electric Guitar – Handcrafted in the UK

Body & Build

• Salvaged mahogany body, repaired with reclaimed pine from a 1970s kitchen cupboard

• HSH routing

• Unloaded body weight 1.85kg

• Reliced Stratocaster-style solid body, 4/4 size, natural wooden finish

• Light nitrocellulose seal for a vintage, imperfect look

• Strap buttons fitted

Neck & Hardware

• New old stock replacement neck, maple with rosewood-type fretboard

• 21 frets, scale length 25.5″, nut width 42 mm (1.656″)

• Headstock painted to match the distressed body aesthetic

• New 10mm machine heads installed

• New complete tremolo bridge with tremolo arm

This combination of new and recycled parts ensures both reliability and character, while the relic finish makes it visually striking.

Electronics

• 3 single-coil pickups (likely early 2000s Squier)

• Reclaimed, naturally sun-bleached, age-yellowed triple-ply scratchplate

• 5-position pickup selector switch

• Adaptable HSH layout (currently fitted with SSS scratchplate and pickups)

Highlights

• Handcrafted and finished in the UK

• Built from a mix of new and recycled parts – sustainable and full of character

• Right-handed design

• Unique relic finish: looks as good hanging on a wall as it does in your hands

• Compatible with Stratocaster fittings (body manufactured in the 2000s)

• Brand: Rat Bait Guitars – known for guitars with personality and story

Why You’ll Love It

This guitar is more than an instrument – it’s a piece of reclaimed history. Easy to play, visually striking, and built with sustainability in mind, it’s perfect for musicians, collectors, or anyone who appreciates guitars with soul.

The Mahogany Stratocaster by Rat Bait Guitars is a high-quality electric guitar with a solid body in a rich mahogany and pine colour. It features a maple neck, 21 frets, and a 25.5" scale, perfectly suited for right-handed players. This UK-made guitar also includes a gig bag and is part of the Stratocaster type series. With a 6-string configuration and a rosewood type fretboard, this model from 2025 offers a smooth and versatile playing experience for musicians looking for a reliable and stylish instrument.

Rat Bait Stratocaster-Style Electric Guitar is a handcrafted UK-made instrument that blends reclaimed history with modern playability, offering musicians a sustainable and soulful alternative to mass-produced guitars.

Sustainability Meets Style

Rat Bait Guitars are known for their punk-inspired philosophy of reclamation and rebellion. By using recycled materials, each guitar becomes a statement against disposable consumer culture. The mahogany and pine body, paired with aged components, creates an instrument that is both environmentally conscious and aesthetically raw.

Playability & Appeal

• Right-handed design with Stratocaster compatibility.

• Versatile sound thanks to the adaptable HSH routing, currently fitted with SSS pickups.

• Unique relic finish makes it as much a piece of art as a playable instrument.

• Includes gig bag, making it ready for musicians on the move.

This guitar is ideal for players who want something authentic, soulful, and rebellious—a guitar that looks as good on stage as it does hanging on a wall.

Final Thoughts

The Rat Bait Stratocaster is more than an instrument—it’s a manifesto in wood and wire. For musicians who value sustainability, individuality, and raw character, this guitar offers a chance to own something truly unique. It’s not about perfection; it’s about soul, history, and rebellion—qualities that make music unforgettable.