If you're going the Gibson LP route (as opposed to Epi or another brand), different models have different size necks. Some have the bigger '50s style, and others have the slimmer '60s neck. Gibbys also have a flatter fretboard radius in general over the Strat, unless you start comparing the Deluxe Player's and Eric Johnson Sig models.
I don't know if you'll be able to get the tonal versatility that a Strat has. Even if you get the 3 pickup Black Beauty RI (which is a STUNNING guitar, IMHO), you still only have the 3 position toggle switch to deal with, as opposed to the 5 way switch on your Strats.
That's not necessarily a bad thing, however. The Les Paul tone is absolutely unique, and what it does, it does extremely well.
Last edited by Katastrophe; August 7th, 2006 at 11:47 AM.
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40