well, i agree with the speed comments. i don't really think someone is a good guitarist if they are the fastest guitarist. they might be a good AND fast guitarist, but burning through finger scales and midget licks doesn't really impress me. i'm constantly amazed by guitarists that can distinctly play fast solos. i know some guys that can burn the fretboard but it's all trash. and then guys who can barrel through some tough licks and crazy fast solo runs without skipping a beat or a note.
i guess i'm just trying to say that a combination is what i'm looking for:
good OR good and fast
NOT
fast and not good
Thanks for listening to this small piece of me.