DC offset also reduces headroom, as the wave isn’t centralised at 0v, so instead of a +/- 10v (for example) each side, one would only have 8.5v of wiggle room with a 1.5v DC offset.
If you want a Fender tone stack that’s cut only then it’s a really easy thing to make - it could even be a passive pedal as the cutting is all being done with R/C networks- I’d recommend an active boost at the end as a recovery stage though.
I've not had anything as serious as that, only a couple of very near misses. I'll echo what's already been said on here and hope for a quick and painless recovery for you, and a rapid return to playing.
Something Fender-y. I've got an old SG with P90s that sounds amazing, but the scale length is a bit cramped for my taste. I know there's not much in it, but when you're used to a proper instrument every little counts.
Ultimately your setlist is dictated by your audience/venues. If folks like what you do you’ll always have bookings. Everyone has to play songs that they don’t like, it comes with the territory.