Oh the grain! THE GRAIN!!! That's got to be the best looking natural Tele I've seen! I've never really fancied the natural look but man! Arlo, that's a winner!!! Also, tortoise pickguard yes, white pickguard no. It looks beautiful just the way it is!
Oh and firefrets! Thanks for sharing the link (
http://www.nymphusa.com/kisekae/kisekaeE1.asp), could save everyone alot of time and money.