Yes, it doesn’t make any sense when it’s muddy… but, that shouldn’t be a problem on a 6-string. And, agreed, arpeggiating the chord can be a good “solution” also.
Just for shiggles (no Les Claypool here): here is a very difficult piece I am working on, but it nicely shows how chords can make a great “bridge section” between driving parts (please forgive the sloppy playing):
