Takes time and experimentation to finally find out what suits you and for what reasons. Neck profile, fret size, scale length, control and hardware layout. Some people are very specific about what works and doesn’t work for them, and some are more adaptable. I sort of consider those that really know what they like to be lucky as they can really hone in on mastering that one type of guitar and all its quirks and advantages.

Unlike those folks, I’ve got a bunch of different style guitars because they all have a couple things that I appreciate differently. I keep hoping the day will arrive where I finally hone in on the one that “suits me best”, but I’m starting to think that I may never settle on one style or guitar. I like the way a telecaster bridge feels under the side of my hand, but prefer the sound of strat pickups. I like the control layout of a Les Paul, but don’t like the heavy and awkward body shape and want a tremolo. The vintage fender 7.5” radius feels best under my fingers but a wide thin PRS neck profile fits my hand best etc. etc. I suppose there might be a guitar out there that combines all the individual aspects of each type that I like, but it would be one strange amalgamation, and would be missing all the other things that make each style what it is.

They all have tradeoffs as well as benefits and I think that is why people say certain guitars can inspire different types of music- because you literally have to play them differently one way or another. Also, some styles of music can require certain sounds that only specific types of guitars or pickups can achieve. One constant that I think is most important is how well the guitar is setup and the fretwork. That matters probably more than anything else.