Since I consider myself "neither of the above"... LOL... if I had the raw talent and training... I would probably play a synth in preference to an arranger... or... to take things even further, if my training and talent were even greater... I would probably select a Grand Piano to express my deepest musical emotions.

That leads straight to my personal debate with myself about whether I like instruments with keys more than stringed instruments like guitars??? When it comes right down to it... I love 'em all.

Arrangers are so special to a Klutz like me, though. I hope you understand my rationale.