guitarists: Lead, bass, or rythm?

Which do you play/prefer to play?

I'm WAAAY more comfortable with rythm. Although I'm trying to learn more lead techniques.

Originally Posted by Loony_leo

I'm WAAAY more comfortable with rythm.

Same here.. with some good solo's at times

I always saw myself as a "rhythm" guitarist. But every time I'd join a band, I'd somehow take on the "lead" duties. This was fine with me. I am comfortable with both, and can play a mean lead or hang back with a "riffy" rhythm part.

I kind'a like the "Keith Richard" approach... primarily rhythm, but taking on lead duties from time to time.

I'm definatly a Rhythm player in the style of Pete Townsend (except I can't afford to smash my guitars).

It is a matter of taste for me, that combination of raw talent and fretboard skills, and what you're comfortable with. i just like to play but i guess you could say that i enjoy rhythm guitar versus lead guitar duties, but i really don't see the difference.

Rhythm. People love it when you can accompany them as they sing along. With a few lead licks thrown in here and there you can't go wrong. It also "feels" better when I strum energetically than when I play just notes

My favorite to play is bass, and I think I'm fairly good at it.

As for guitar, I'm better at rhythm than lead. When I try to play guitar solos, I'm always hitting the wrong strings and I'm not very good. But I'm trying to get better.

Yeh holy roller, i forgot about the bass. i mean playing bass is just plain fun, there is no getting around it.

I love playing bass, I've been told I "think like a bass player". I guess that's good. Unless I'm playing, like, flute or something.

Bass all the way for me. I feel more at home there than any other instrument. I play the occasional 12-string, as well, but really no interest in the six string variety (kinda strange, I know).

Originally Posted by Esmirelda

I'm definatly a Rhythm player in the style of Pete Townsend (except I can't afford to smash my guitars).

Originally Posted by Rellevart

I love playing bass, I've been told I "think like a bass player". I guess that's good. Unless I'm playing, like, flute or something.

Oh, yeah - bass is WAY fun! I tend to play the bass like a guitar. Thus bassists like Chris Squire and, of course, Paul are my favorites because they do the same.

I'm mostly a lead player... but I'm still expected to play rhythm in between!

I'm a better bassist than anything, but I've been recruited to play rhythm and lead in my latest band.

Originally Posted by FPSHOT

Same here.. with some good solo's at times

Wow! Fantastic post. Love it ^^

I mostly play Rhythm but if I have to in a band I play lead. I can also play bass very well.

Im definately a rhythm guitarist.

I've tried them all... And I'm just as good in all three styles: crappy.

Originally Posted by El Gos Coix

I've tried them all... And I'm just as good in all three styles: crappy.

practice rocky raccoon. youll feel better.

Rhythm. Most comfortable for me.