Why does my guitar sound better than my violin?

I woke up this morning and picked up my guitar. Started strumming random chords. Nothing special. Groovy spanish type stuff and what I realised was that I was incontrol of the sound much more so that with my violin.

THis is strange because I've been studying the violin for 25yrs and the guitar for 3 months. But, to be honest, I do believe that at times my guitar sounds better.

What does 'better' mean. Is it that I prefer the sound? Is it that it is easier to play? Is it the music I play on the given instrument?

All this made me once again reflect on Bach quote (see previous posts) but also to notice that the purpose of these instruments:
- guitar: more earthy and relaxing.
- violin: sorrowful and intimate.

To push against these common traits is to fight the instrument.

I think it is a great help to play many instruments. Sticking to one constantly makes it difficult to distinguish what it is suited to. Difficult to see its better qualities. Difficult to remain interested in its personality. Easier to take it for granted.