"That sound" is a pretty wide range of sounds.

If I were you, I'de go with whatever guitar you liked better. Play them both, decide which feels better, which sounds better and go from there.

You'll probably find that the Strat is a lot more versital, but the Les Paul has a fatter tone.

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