PINKUSFLOYDUS

It depends on what sound you are after...

A strat is more versatile than a Les Paul, especially if it has two single coils and a humbucker.

but,

For the best of both worlds, I really think that the Strat with 3 single coils and a Les Paul would be a great start.

Man,
playing is a God given gift.
I'll bet there isn't one theiving asshole that has made a career in music!
I was once offered a stolen guitar. I told the dude that I wouldn't jeopardize my ability, no matter what!
It's like Page and Trower's stolen guitars... if I ever got a chance to get my hands on them, I would do so only so that I could return them.
Karma is nothing to fook with!