Yeah, I’ve had similar results when using boosts/overdrives with my bass. Also, for some reason, I have a fuzzbox that sounds phenomenal on bass but sounds like utter mud on guitar! You’re right about the differing tonal characteristics of different types of instruments, that’s for sure. I’m not an audio expert, but my ears work enough to detect that much! Hmm, I haven’t tried a boost with an autowah. Do you think my LPB-1 might give that “icepick” sound with a regular wah, like my Jim Dunlop Crybaby? I have been wondering if I should combine the two but I’d rather avoid any icepick tones if possible.

And, yes, my friend, a good tube amp is at the top of my gear list! Ha, that’s funny, I had the exact same opinion as you! I thought people were nuts and “elitist” for using tube amps until I realized that all my favorite guitar tones were made with tube amps, hah hah! I looked at some Bogner models, now I’m interested in the Alchemist you mentioned. Hmmm, I’ve been checking eBay, I’ll definitely give craigslist a shot, thanks for that info.

Wow, thanks for all the awesome responses you guys! EHX forum members sure are helpful! :}

Yep, true, it sadly doesn’t work that way, haha! That’s a good point you made though, I’ve noticed that my Fender Blender and my Frequency Analyzer have a little bit of a “volume drop” so I slap the the LPB in there to boost the sound back up. Works great! Guess I’ll just have to save up for a tube amp to get that natural break-up grit, lol!