25 words or less: What is a "guitarist"?

[Rockysdad]

Nobody told me there was going to be a test.

[Goodallboy]

It’s someone who can pick up a guitar without concern for string spacing, nut width, or string composition, and elicit from the instrument a melodic and entertaining sound.

[musicman1951]

Preferably:

A musician who transcends the limitations of his instrument to produce the magic we call music, played so beautifully we forget there is a guitar.

[J Patrick]

Originally Posted by Goodallboy

It’s someone who can pick up a guitar without concern for string spacing, nut width, or string composition, and elicit from the instrument a melodic and entertaining sound.

...I like this....here’s my take....

...a player that won’t stop playing even when people are throwing their shoes at them...

[Chickee]

A person that has a genuine affection for playing a guitar.

[Ed66]

Guitarist = One who plays guitar (regardless of skill level or accomplishment), appreciates the instrument, its sound, and has an interest in improving their ability with the guitar.

Edit - I didn't realize I was one over. Hope there is no fine

[Beakybird]

He loves his guitar
Which he puts in his car
Then strums in a bar
To put coins in a jar
To buy one more guitar

[mcduffnw]

Originally Posted by Goodallboy

It’s someone who can pick up a guitar without concern for string spacing, nut width, or string composition, and elicit from the instrument a melodic and entertaining sound.

And...without concern for body size and shape, neck profile, nor exotic panache' of tonewoods used, nor $tatu$ of brand or maker...


One who "plays"...instead of "polishes"


duff
Be A Player...Not A Polisher

[Tnfiddler]

What I wish I could call myself!!

[ljguitar]

Originally Posted by Willie Voltaire

You may not post a video or a song, and you may not name a guitarist.

Just in your own 25 words, what does it mean to be a guitarist?

Someone who makes me laugh or cry when he/she sings/plays.

[Silurian]

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Someone who makes me laugh or cry when he/she sings/plays.

I could probably do both but not for the right reasons.

[Rogee]

Guitarist = One who plays guitar (regardless of skill level or accomplishment), appreciates the instrument, its sound, and has an interest in improving their ability with the guitar.

I totaly agree with Ed66

[jaymarsch]

Originally Posted by ALBD

Not to be confused with someone who simply plays the guitar, a true guitarist is someone who looks at their instrument as though it were a paintbrush preloaded with every color imaginable and then some, waiting to spill onto the canvas known as sound in an array of both erratic and delicate displays. These displays differ depending on the guitarist's motivation and state of mind, as well as their life experiences and musical inspirations.

From the Urban Dictionary

I like this definition regardless of the 25 word rule.
Anyway, here is my effort:

A guitarist is a person who listens to what their heart tells them while they are listening to what the plucked strings are telling them.

Best,
Jayne

[HHP]

"Guitarist" implies some level of physical mastery of the instrument, but tells you nothing of the musical abilities.

[mercy]

HHP finally got it right, in contrast to guitar player