I'm so used to playing acoustics that using heavier gauge strings on my Tele doesn't bother me at all. I disagree with those who say it doesn't affect your tone. It all depends on how you play, what type of music and how much distortion you use.
Billy Gibbons can get away with 8's because of his rig and the style of music he plays. Stevie Ray Vaughn played very heavy strings and they were integral to his "tone". Ask anyone who tries to copy that tone if it matters.
If you play clean or with just a mild OD, heavier gauge strings will add thickness.
Besides, I figure if I can bend an 11 on an acoustic, I can sure as heck bend one on an electric. YMMV.
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