I think if it comes down to Strat vs. Les Paul it can be a real conundrum for me. Les Pauls are very cumbersome as far as heaviness is concerned and the way the instrument hangs on my shoulder, but the tone can be amazing . Strats on the other hand are more comfortable across the body and in the hands, but there's no weight to em'. the tone is too thin, and its hard to get a satisfactory overdriven/distorted tone out of them without modding he pickups.
As with most cases I agree with GB, but it's complicated. I'd rather play a Joe Pass than a Strat any day, and I'd rather play a thinline than a Les Paul any day. Having said that, both companies are overpriced for the quality and build that they offer, and both companies have ridden the coat tails of their respective histories, which is likely why they're overpriced.
There are definitely guitar companies out there that are offering better and more consistent quality for less money.
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