I knew enough to know what I didn't know, didn't I?
As regards pickup configs.. there are apparently 4 different ones rather than the three I thought there were..
as regards neck overhang.. well I found that info here.. as regards helpful info.. I found that here too. As regards the philosophical question, "what is the tele sound, anyway, it was a philosophical question, wasn't it?
All apologies to the purists, but the various different pickup configs have been around since at least '72 (see fender website). Marksound's post seemed a little harsh, so I said so. Since he offered me some valuable info in regard to another post, I don't think he took it personally. And since the info from Mickguard solved my problem and I gave him due credit and thanks for his input, I fail to see what your beef is.