The Strat clone I was playing saturday has a bridge humbucker. The neck pickup may look like a humbucker, but it's actually a single-coil in a humbucker housing.

Les Paul Black Beauties are weird to play. They're called "fretless wonders" due to the REALLY low frets. Those who like 'em, love 'em. But if you want one, save up the dough and get one! Having a guitar you love makes a big difference.