TheBig3

So I have an odd question here I'm going to do my best to put into coherent sentences.

If you were going to play two instruments, would you play two capable of playing notes the same way? For example, would you play a guitar and a ukulele? I know a lot of folks here play multiple instruments, but lets say for the sake of argument that you will only play two.

Here's why I'm asking. I feel as if playing two instruments that can sustain notes (saxaphone, cello, accordion, flute, ect.) isn't in your best interest because you're limiting yourself. Not in all of the instances listed here, but lets take flute, you can't bend notes on a flute, and while I've seen micro-tonal flourishes that give a note the feel of a bend, its not a bend in the way BB King would bend a note on the guitar.

What then is the benefit, if any, to play instruments that handle (approach?) notes the same way?

Below is deeper information about the question, but it isn't necessary to read, its just more of my mixed up philosophy on instruments.

So I love roots music and because of this, its easier for me to play...odd instruments and not waste my time. Banjos, vibraslaps, tin whistles, saw violin - its all fair game. I found a local shop that will give me lessons that aren't in some guys living room, so I'm psyched, but does this mean I should give up on other sustaining (I'm sure this isn't the way to refer to them) instruments?

Any and all recordings I'd make would most likely be by myself since I like odd music and my schedule isn't flexible. I'm just looking for thoughts and opinions.