How versatile is the Telecaster?

I've heard that telecaster are somewhat versitile. However you have the disadvantage of the three single coil pickups. Most guitars usually have two double coil pickups. So if you do the math you really only have one and a half pickups. But for the tone that you're looking for the single coils would be fine. But I would recommend getting one with trem system aka floyd rose floating bridge installed because who doesnt like to whammy down on notes.