I knew you would say this
Not sure, honestly? My needs are going to probably drive you nuts; but I just want something tele-like without a bunch of single coil noise. Other than that and my oddball finish requirements; I am pretty open.
I like the blue. There is a Monoco Yellow in that same series but it was too samesy as the bumblee. Though I am still not sure if thats a bad thing
How are the noiseless pickups? When you say they arent for everyone; what exactly is the issue on those? I like the idea of noiseless pickups and I am not averse to non-traditional gear as you already knowI would eff hard with that MIJ
A lil weird to see basswood being used for a tele, but I doubt its a problem
If you're a man of more modern fixins, I'd also possibly look into a used American deluxe (predecessor of the ultra and elite lines). That neck is one of the most comfortable I've ever laid hands on. 6 saddle bridge and noiseless pickups on those not for everyone tho
How are the noiseless pickups? When you say they arent for everyone; what exactly is the issue on those? I like the idea of noiseless pickups and I am not averse to non-traditional gear as you already know
They still sounded like tele pups to me though. And that non quantitative mumbo jumbo is about the best I have to describe unfortunately 
Biggest thing about them for me would be the noiseless part. If they do what they say on the tin; that would be optimal.I didn't dislike them, but I did ultimately swap for a fralin pair
They're more modern sounding, not so much the vintage tele vibe. Some might call them sterile
I like that Jim Adkins one as well. Though f-holes are a HUGE nope for me. But I do love the natural ash finish. As far as single coils go; the ones that were in my American Pro here a few years back were gnarly f! I loved them! Just not sure how they would do through a loud amp and no noise gate I am gigging with currentlyI am voting something with humbuckers. Like a Deluxe. Sounds like you don't like Single Coils
and even the Noiseless ones might be a stretch.
Quite a few different varieties of Tele Deluxes out there, and they all have a bridge that would
accommodate your GK-5 needs.
FMT Tele. About a $1000 new, with set neck, and Duncans. $650-$700 used.
Chris Shiflett Sig Tele Deluxe.
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If you aren't a true purist about the pursuit; there are a TON of killer options out there. I like both of these. There is a purple quilt Schecter with humbuckers (heck even the MGK sig) that I could totally be down with if I didn't need to stay Troo To The TeleTMSomething like this could be cool, too. Maybe? Sort of? Probably not.
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