i been looking at this question my self heres my take on it so far i wrote a bit about it
https://steemit.com/music/@pinkpoker/gibson-les-paul-vs-fender-stratocaster-which-is-the-better-constructed-instrument-and-why

https://steemit.com/music/@pinkpoker/why-the-fender-stratocaster-is-the-best-all-round-electric-guitar-ever-mass-produced