I'm a bit late on this, so I'll just shoot my wad, then shut my mouth.
Okay, I've always thought LPs and Strats were two different tools for two different jobs. The chambered Paul body produces some soft, warm resonances that I prefer for classic rock rhythm work. Heat up the pickups aned I guess you can make a liar outta me!
The guitar I pick up the most at home is a mexican strat built from odds and ends. It's my go-to axe for shreddin' with friends, and practice. Not always 1st choice for recording, though.
I've always liked Charvelles and Jacksons. I like the body style and playability. I've got a DK-3 with 24 fret board that lets me do E-string pulls into the stratosphere. I've got a Kelly with locking clamp and nut. I fitted it with EMG81s for recording lead parts.
I aint no purist, and I like to be able to build "Frankenfuck" guitars, so I'm a fan of bolt-ons.
So there's my 2 cents: I like model 6 bodies, bolt-ons, locking trem, and pick-ups be damned cause I'm gonna play it through a tube Marshall or Peavy anyway.