Finally, someone under the age of 65 asks a guitar related question but then they mostly get condescending answers. I sold a Lentz T to someone who uses it in their high school band. Sorry OP.
I believe it was a hundred Bolin guitars over 20 years ago. Must be well over 200 not to mention the matching basses and gifts Billy has given to other artists.
Lentz makes a hardtail strat and I think it comes with a broadcaster-style bridge pickup. Probably not easy to find used but they get rave reviews from those who have played them and could be a good compromise for you without really compromising.
I was the original owner of the blac Croydon and was it was the first one built for a customer. I agree with you @mody on the brillance of the bridge pickup!
Hey @eddie101 Here is a picture of the NS. There was a bass version as well that received great reviews. This isn't mine but I have the same violin colored model. You may recognize the headstock from other Steinberger instruments. It's a solidbody but weighs in 6lb range.
I play a Bolin NS. A guitar built by John Bolin and designed by Steinberger with input from Steve Miller. It's a very easy guitar to play with a nice range of tones.
I've found that there is a short break-period for new Lentz guitars as well. I'm not sure it I'm breaking the guitar in or the guitar is breaking me in.