Leo got it right first time with the Tele - the looks, the feel, the tone (except the neck pickup of course). I'll say we're talking Broadcasters/Esquires here anyway, one pickup all the way.
Nah, I love Tele neck pickups. And the in-between position is such a pretty sound.
I am tempted to make my Warmoth build an Esquire, though.
Me too - the Blackguard Flat 50 neck is sublime - and the serial/parallel tones are amazing.
... and as for the bridge...
Well. Pure tone.
I love telecasters. I really, really do.