The headstock had always been what kept me from getting a telecaster. So I never even considered it as a prospect guitar to own.
Then I got my first Stratocaster, nothing to fancy on paper, a Player II I modded right away with pickups, new bridge, locking tuners, new switching configuration…
I immediately got along with the Strat that I placed my order for the Tele in the same finish. And it underwent the same modding process, so now I have and love both.
The 9.5” radius was my biggest concern since I’ve been used to play flatter necks but after a quick setup I was surprised how comfy it is anyway and as I don’t have huge hands a 42mm at the nut with this profile is velvet.
I won’t get the Jazzmaster too just because I tested it and the bridge, as far as I could feel, is just a nightmare to keep in tune. I could still turn it in a fixed bridge easily so… maybe I should complete the trifecta!