So Diki, et al. (In your opinion) When soloing, do you have to try to make a guitar sound like a guitar in order for it to be a good solo, OR, could you just play what sounds good to you using that voice and not worry too much about whether it sounds like an authentic guitar? Wouldn't we have more creative freedom if we just used whatever technique we possessed to make that particular voice fit the tune? Do we try to emulate/simulate certain instruments because the audience demands that the guitar solo in that cover tune sound like a guitar or could we get away with using that voice (because it's a good fit for the song) without the 'guitar playing' techniques, and perhaps give that solo a whole new interpretation.

Note: I am not necessarily advocating this, merely asking the question. That's because we usually fail so miserably when trying to simulate other instruments from the keyboard. Heck, it's hard to even do a good organ without those waterfall keys.

chas