Originally Posted by Fdemetrio
Good advice from one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time.

To me it means, do you. If it's above your head stick with what you do well, until you practice and can do other stuff effortlessly

https://youtube.com/shorts/1pmlWDUOcAY?si=uBW83kNBThPBgx4s

I was taught that as a kid lol.
Yeah', there's many ways to play guitar. And if you're a "solo virtuoso" then go ahead and do it the hard way, no one will deny that it looks impressive.
But...
In a group situation, it's best to "let the whole band play" wink

Just because you CAN play bass and rhythm at the same time on one instrument doesn't mean you SHOULD.