Actually I have had a few Squire versions as well, and, no BS: they were more comfy than the guitars that cost 10x as much!
( *-once I replaced the nut, did fret job, glued loose frets, and set it up)
I will probably build a nice partscaster tele with Lollar pickups at some point, with the 6 bridge saddle. But, have to let the sour taste fade a bit first.
I am done with telecasters.
Just sold my American Pro Tele yesterday, had 4 other various teles before that.
For a simple guitar, the three barrel saddle is an absolute shit-show to dial in anywhere near good.
Plinking/buzzing son-of-a whore! Mine needed nut/fret/and major fall away work to...
Badlander is sorta a cross up of a modded 2203 and recto.
The reissue is fairly costly, the Badlander can be had for less.
Try em if possible, see if they scratch that itch.