[Rainer.]

Originally Posted by Ax

I'm gonna say that pedals have absolutely nothing to do with my 'sound'. I use them, a lot, but with or without the pedals, I play in a style that is distinctly me and for any serious guitarist, that should ring true.

I'd probably agree with this statement most. Most of my "actual sounds" come from how I'm playing and not what gear I'm using. I can use lots and lots of combinations of gear and still get the same "sound".