Frankly, I am not a high gain guy, and I'm 22. My guitar heroes are either Tele guys or at least played and own at least 2 Teles. Roger Clyne, Jimmy Page, Joe Walsh, Ace Frehley, Danny Gatton, and Brian Blush. I tend to like nice clean tones or mildly overdriven, but hi gain is useful sometimes. So basically what I am sayin is, I like Les Pauls, Teles, old tube amps, minimal effects, classic rock, and I really am only 22.
BTW, my 69fender champ is the best damn practice amp ever!
PS. All Tele guys should give the first Refreshments album a good listen