Strat Style

can either fender strat or gibson/epiphone les paul go from hard rock to coldplay style?

can either guitars play BOTH styles of music from hard work to soft like coldplay?

if you need specific guitars

Fender strat: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Standard-Stratocaster-HSS-Electric-Guitar-105156673-i1431994.gc

Les paul (gibson) :

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-Melody-Maker-Electric-Guitar-104298013-i1172577.gc

Les paul (epiphone):

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-Les-Paul-Studio-Deluxe-Electric-Guitar-105320576-i1449700.gc
ok, the "work" in hard work is a typo.
its "hard rock"
ALSO you can suggest me a guitar!
ALSO you can suggest me a guitar!

I believe they both can... It also depends on the type of amp you're buying and what kind of petals you are using (if any)
If you are a newbie at guitar I'd start with the Les Paul (epiphone), because it's cheaper and a good starter to practice on (I started with an epiphone sg) If you are more experienced, however, I'd take the gibson les paul because it is the more professional guitar. I'm not a huge fender person but it's up to you.

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