[Superman]

I am left wondering why you are thinking of changing guitars and amps. What are you trying to accomplish/achieve? If there is something wrong/lacking in your amp, then consider just exactly what you need before you choose its replacement. Same with the guitar.

I guess a 25 year-old Fender amp probably wouldn't be one of those amazing classics. Older Fender amps, some of them, were fantastic.

Most guitars could benefit from a trip to the local guitar doctor. Some of them would benefit greatly. Guitar tweakers tend to work fairly cheap, considering what they can do. A simple tune-up that includes filing the nut and bridge, perhaps adjusting the truss rod, tightening the tuning peg mechanisms, etc., can make a $50 guitar play like a $1000 guitar. Maybe.

I wouldn't agree that Strats are weak on crunchiness. Indeed, I'd say they can do a sort of "breathing" rhythm thing that LP's don't tend to do. And of course, they weigh less than 80 lbs. But all in all, assuming your shoulder is strong, LP's are more sturdy. I kinda think the best material to make an electric guitar out of would be marble. Perhaps that's what Gibson used. At least.....rigidity is certainly important in bass guitars.

Anyhoo.......if you're looking to change out your guitar or amp, then I'd suggest you get clear on what you want before you pull that trigger. That will make the search/shopping easier and the end result more satisfying.

Or you could just get a vintage LP Custom and a Marshall 100 double-stack and be done with it.