I have a stratocaster, but if I could choose a different guitar... I haven't a clue what I would pick. I like the lightweight Gibson SG though. Those are good.
I have one like that only it's black and white. I picked it up for $140 but never really enjoyed it that much. I prefer the acoustic.
I was eyeing this one... but I fear I will dislike it for being too heavy, thus: for its weight, the Gibson SG is hard to beat. As for sound, I don't really pay that much attention to pickup configuration. The guitars I'm most used to are Fender Stratocaster styles, such as the Squier Bullet Strat HSS (with the humbucking rear pickup). I usually play down the high end a little bit with the tone knobs now that I know that's what many jazz recordings feature (according to people I've taken lessons with).
I have a Yamah Ls6 as well but its at the shop for a set up ! I am picking it up later today if anyone wants to see it