So how's many teles do you have 😊
You could go with a Dingotone finish, takes ages but looks lovely as long as you are very patient. I'm guessing you have another guitar lying around to lay while the finish cures......
I'd use a feast Watson spirit based stain and some poly topcoat either rattle can or wipe on, probably satin finish as this hides any little mistakes really well and the lack of shine allows the grain to show through.