I personally own a Gibson Les Paul as well...I like it alot, but it is no Telecaster, dont get me wrong, I love my Les Paul, but sometimes I just really want the twang of a tele...which I cant get from a Les Paul, or a strat...and of course, my Les Paul, and said tele couldnt get the versatility of a strat...all I'm trying to say is that ultimately it is personal preference...we can all suggest models that we like...you MUST go and play the guitars and find out which models you like