Modify used telecaster or custom build?

[jeremiahzellers]

After watching Tim Lerch play his telecaster with the Charlie Christian pickup, I have decided I want one.

I read good things about K-Line Truxton and was going to reach out about an order.

basically I’m looking for a 50s style telecaster with a single Charlie Christian neck pickup (no bridge pickup, no selector switch, etc).

has anyone had a solid body guitar built anywhere? Really in the dark with how this works. I’m wondering if starting from new would be the best way to go or heavily modify a used guitar.