Though Joe Bonamassa is playing a very expensive Les Paul in this video, his demonstration of the diversity of Les Paul tones with any 2-pickup Lester still applies - just using the volume and tone controls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkGCvLstPrE
Far be it for me to challenge the AGF's favorite electric guitar - the Telecaster. I love Telecasters too. But a Les Paul is an incredibly versatile tone machine, and the only electric I own.