I’ve played guitar for 45+ years and own the guitars listed below. Those are just the Fenders in my pile.
Yes, strats have a “natural” feel, but as one who was brought up on only (round hole) acoustic guitars, Strats felt horrible and seemed really cheaply made when I first picked them up. Long ago I began to appreciate the quality and aggressive functionality of Fenders; even though yeah, they’re screwed instead of glued together.
Can you say Telecasters have such a natural feel? With the non-countoured edge?
My first guitar was an SG so for me the Strat was heaven. It just fit. And no, Tele’s don’t.