I got this last year as I wanted to try out a treble bleed circuit in an inexpensive guitar before modding my more expensive models. The frets have been dressed and the intonation is perfect, the basic woodwork is very good but pretty much everything else is replaced as I wanted a fair comparison. I've also lined the cavities with copper tape to provide some shielding. The paintwork is perfect - not a mark on it. The scratch plate shows signs of use. It plays great and sounds good, very Tele-ish, i could do a gig with this if I was still gigging. I have too many guitars so something has to go and this is the obvious candidate as I have other Telecasters. I've included the original Wilkinson neck pickup cover which I replaced because it looked wrong when all the other fittings were chrome, but you may prefer it.
I asked Google Gemini to do a blurb and got the following:
Description: Up for auction is a fully overhauled Harley Benton TE-20 Standard Series in a stunning Blue Metallic finish. While these are great guitars out of the box, this specific instrument has been stripped and rebuilt with high-quality components to compete with guitars triple its price.
Pickups: Swapped for Wilkinson WOVTN Vintage Voice pickups. These deliver that classic Telecaster "twang" and "snap" without the harshness of the stock ceramics.
Electronics: Completely gutted and replaced with a new wiring harness featuring full-size pots. I’ve also added a treble bleed circuit, which maintains your high-end clarity even when you roll the volume down.
Hardware: Fitted with Locking Tuners for rock-solid tuning stability and fast string changes.
Bridge: Upgraded to a modern bridge with six individual string saddles, allowing for perfect intonation (a huge step up from the original 3-saddle style).
The Blue Metallic finish is in excellent condition there are not even minor blemishes. The Maple neck is smooth, and thanks to the new bridge and tuners, it stays in tune through heavy playing. It is ready to plug in and play.
Why buy this over a stock model? You’re getting over £100 worth of parts and labor already done. It’s the perfect gigging backup or a reliable main guitar for someone who wants "boutique" specs on a budget.
Back to me!
See my other listings for the bits I took off, if they haven't sold yet.
I'll send this the working day after payment in the original box by Parcel Force 48. you can save on postage costs if you are able to collect in person from Lamberhurst near Tunbridge Wells.