Dick there probably are a few good answers to "what makes a good guitar player".....but I'm the last person who should try and answer the question.

A good guitar player is definitely someone who makes ME feel secure that they're not going to destroy a song with some instrumental stupidity.

....and yet there are many here who think it's how fast you play a bunch of notes.

I have a sneaking suspicion that good writing has no "in stone" definition either.

Would anyone (who recognizes the name sans 'google search') think that Harvey Pekar is a great writer? I do.

I'm really enjoying this. Thanks for the response.

Rick