Hmmmmm..... Honestly, in his situation, a Multi-FX pedal with Amp modelling would be a better choice, mainly due to the not as expected Marshall distortion from the MG30.

The Tonelab LE would be a good choice, as it has a decent amount of effects, but great amp modelling. If you're looking for something with more effects to play with but with decent amp modelling, then maybe you can try out the Line6 Floor POD (or the POD XT Live if you have the budget).

Yes, effects can help, but if you have a crappy amp to start with, it needs alot of pedals to coax out a good tone....... easiest solution is to buy something with an amp modeller.

Even if you're using the house's amps, you'll never know what quality you're going to get, which is why alot of them use multi-fx units anyway (unless you're a MAJOR headliner where they will provide you with top of the line Marshalls or Mesa)..... Heck, even the guitarist from Deja Voodoo Spells uses a POD during the clinics I've seen him in.

That's just my 2 cents btw..... the decision is entirely up to you. Yes, individual pedals COULD sound better, but you'll be shelling out quite a bit if you're an FX junkie. Even that, it all depends on the amp. For me? I use a combination of both. Use my Tonelab LE mostly for the amp modelling and chorus effects, while depending on my MXR Overdrive and Wah + my Digitech Whammy as my effects.




And don't worry Gapnap. I see nothing wrong with your posts AT THE MOMENT

Wait wait..... I AM using the SE......

I meant for him to get the LE

And the Wylde Wah can be bought at Bentley's or Do Re Mi music.

But the Wylde Wah is an acquired taste..... It's a very good Metal wah, but don't expect Funk sounds coming for that. If you have a little more cash, go for the Dimebag's Crybaby from hell as it's much more versatile. I bought my Wylde Wah because...... well...... duh. Zakk fan here

This post has been edited by blacktrix: Nov 12 2007, 12:00 AM

I suck at my gear, don't I?
Well, end of the year..... it's simpler.

Guitar -> Wah -> Overdrive -> Spider Valve (FX Loop the Whammy).

I might be tempted to get a A/B/Y pedal and hook up my Tonelab SE, GCB-95 Wah and my Laney to get 2 sounds........

Mmmmmmmmmmmm....... BRUTAL

Again, I don't like Zoom because
a) They don't last long....... both my Zooms suffers from broken pedal syndrom.
and
b) They sound like microchips.

Like Led_Zep, I too would recommend the Floor Pod or the Digitech RP.... but they ARE more expensive then the Zoom.
If you're on a tighter budget, try out the Korg Ax1500..... it lasts longer and sounds better then Zoom IMO.

Hilary Duff? as your avatar? BANNNNNNED!!

Only "I" get that honor

And um...... no..... Haven't tried the Rocktron. quite hard to find Rocktron actually.

Actually, The POD XT has been used by many engineers in the studio......

Skwisgaar Skwisgelf uses it.
And he's the fastest guitar player in the world.
So if he uses it, it's the equivalent of the entire world uses it.

You can find the rest of the slow world here:

http://line6.com/podxtpro/artists.html

This post has been edited by blacktrix: Nov 15 2007, 09:43 PM