Modded Harley Benton TE-80 NT and celebratory (but brief) cover

Posted on FB the other day.
Playing with guitars: Now this is more like it edition
Went ahead and ordered the pick-guard replacement from
Gig.ink a one-man custom pick-guard and speaker cover operation in the U.K. Took me longer to confirm the specs than it did to get here (less than a week). It brings my replica (Harley Benton TE-80 NT Deluxe) closer to it's inspiration (Telecaster type made by Hohner and others, played by Prince). I love this instrument as it is (sound and feel), so that the cosplay/tribute aspect has become secondary, though still the primary motivation for going just that little bit extra. There's also a matching little plate for the jack, which I haven't installed. The other day was the 1st time I'd actually set eyes on it (I usually just feel around and plug in - "pause"), so I didn't realize it was a different shape and would require more screwing (also "pause"). I'll hold on to it and decide at some later time if I even want to bother. The guitar itself came (from Thomann) with one bad knob. A bit too tight and close to the surface, maybe angled or something. I ordered replacements from Amazon; supposedly Fender knobs, but I'm not sure I like how they feel, and it's not the flat tops vs the rounded I replaced, but the surface area. Will figure that one out later as well.