Ricks Custom Rat Guitars and Bodies

Ricks Custom Rat Guitars and Bodies Building custom rat-rod Tele style guitars and bodies. If you see something you like, or have a request, send email to [email protected]

Making affordable Tele style bodies out of pretty much most common woods. Spruce, Cedar, Pine, old barnwood, and often combinations of the above to create unique looking bodies. These bodies do require additional work by the new owner, I finish them in a 220 grit sanding. You many need to do some filling, filing, and of course stain or paint to your own personal tastes. The bodies are thinner and lighter than traditional Teles and I generally make them from 3 pieces of wood.

09/20/2017

Well folks, summer is over and its soon time to get back at it. Stay tuned for my next build. I think you might just like it.

Based on an Airliner Twin Tone, this Rat is my first painted body guitar project. The body is Northern Ash. No grain fil...
05/25/2017

Based on an Airliner Twin Tone, this Rat is my first painted body guitar project. The body is Northern Ash. No grain filling used, sprayed in an automotive paint and clear coat.

04/01/2017

Next up, a fully dressed Rat. Based on the Airline Twin Tone this will be my first fully painted music maker. Made from aged Northern Ash and having a short scale neck, this Rat will impress. Stay tuned for development!

My first attempt at a lap steel. Pretty happy with how it turned out, but would make a few minor changes on any addition...
02/20/2017

My first attempt at a lap steel. Pretty happy with how it turned out, but would make a few minor changes on any additional builds. Scale length is 22.5".

02/16/2017

Hey all, stayed tuned for pictures of my latest project. Something quite different!

Wont be long folks, after a relaxing summer its time to start getting back to business. Doing a neck reset on an unplaya...
11/03/2016

Wont be long folks, after a relaxing summer its time to start getting back to business. Doing a neck reset on an unplayable acoustic now.

Just picked up some very nice Northern Ash. Enough to create 3 bodies!
07/18/2016

Just picked up some very nice Northern Ash. Enough to create 3 bodies!

06/30/2016

Hey all, just so everyone knows I am taking the summer off but will be on the hunt for nice old wood. I will be "back at it" later in the Fall. Hope everyone has a great summer! As of today, I have the bodies shown below in stock. Keep in mind these are all a little thinner and much lighter than a normal Tele body and do require you to finish them up and make them your own.

In stock as of 1 July 2016.
02/16/2016

In stock as of 1 July 2016.

01/23/2016

Currently searching for a good supply of old wood. Stay tuned!

Finally finished up a couple of projects.....
01/08/2016

Finally finished up a couple of projects.....

Almost ready, prototype "Turner Model One" inspired muzak maker. A single Active humbucker and Tune-O-Matic bridge.
12/11/2015

Almost ready, prototype "Turner Model One" inspired muzak maker. A single Active humbucker and Tune-O-Matic bridge.

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