I'm about to buy another axe, I was wondering what to buy. I play lead and rythym, I want a Les Paul but was told I would look like a fool strumming it.I also like the Stratocaster. and Telecaster, I seen Dave playing a tele ( it looked like)  and the lead was a LP I seen Ace Frehley playing The LP and Frampton was too, Clapton on a Strat.....Waylon played a Tele, Anyone have advice on one? any good or bad experinces? I want an American model they cost twice to three times as much money but I'm told you get what you pay for! Any help Appreciated

Thanks, James