John, your blood sugar level is dangerously low and we're losing you - quickly eat 4 chocolate bars and 2L of Coca-cola. Probably gonna need some Clearasil in 24 hours with this prescription...
"Keep in mind that Leo Fender knew nothing about guitar building." Quote: John Coloccia
Leo Fender actually invented more guitar making processes and guitar designs (with the help of his staff) than any other guy in the world or the history of the guitar. His approach to guitar building was nothing less than revolutionary. I'll conceed that the Esquire, Tele or Strat may not be your cup of tea nor the finest expression of the guitar every concieved but they are genius in their design, execution and function. Let's not forget that his earliest guitars are still in use today - over 50 years old.
I suppose that Paul Bigsby and Les Paul are other fellows that knew nothing about guitar building too? I'm charging up three car batteries and soaking two large sponges right now. If the sugar infusion that I've prescribed for you doesn't bring you back to your senses we're gonna have to use the lead/acid route to clarity/conformity.
While I agree that the skunk stripe solid neck design may not be the best design in the world, it does have it's charm. It is fussy to build as you point out and I would agree with your advice to the OP in this regard. I haven't made a neck like this in some time but I would recommend that anyone interested in guitar building try it out for themselves sometime.
I imagine that you have an image of Torres hanging in your shop. The shame...