IMO......

The less gear the better.

Amplifiers that dont sound good without effects arent good amplifiers.

It bothers me as a bassist to stand and watch a guitar player that is constantly stepping and tapping and looking down at his pedals. Just plug in and play; There is no need to add a flux capacitor.

Distortion and Wah pedals are the only 2 - I see no reason to have anything else.

If you dont like the sound of your guitar and amp, get another one.

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