Sorry about the quality of the pictures.
So I had a realization recently, that I don't really wanna keep trying to copy Trey's sound. So I changed up my pedalboard, got a new guitar, and a new amp (though that's gotten a bit weird). Anyhow, here's the changelog:
Guitar: Michael Kelly Hourglass
This thing is pretty heavy, but it sounds great. I love the way it looks, and the volume knobs have a coil tap set up with a push/pull. Here's how she looks:
(http://i.imgur.com/preGzgV.jpg)
Pedalboard: Change.
I'll just do a straight before/after shot for here:
Before:
(http://i.imgur.com/XQlZ19E.jpg)
After:
(http://i.imgur.com/g1crir1.jpg)
For an amp, I traded my Blues Jr for an AC15, but the guy wanted to trade back. I'm trying to get a HRD right now, at which point I'd change my rig up to do this:
I'd go guitar -> tuner -> wah -> ts9 -> ross clone (possibly another ts9 ahead/behind if I decide 'ah screw it') -> whammy -> looper -> amp
From there, in the effects loop I'd go Trem -> Reverb -> Delay -> Superego. Thing is, I'd have those four up on a table or something so I could start messing around with them when things get weird.
I'm also shifting my general playing style. I'm less suited for a 'traditional' jam band right now, but working towards one of the EDM/Jamband mixes you see a lot now (Bisco, Lotus, Dosio, Dopapod, etc). Might start bringing a keyboard and synth with me, just for the extra element.
Anyhow, what's next on my list is some way to get those cables less messy. Anyone have a good idea?
Pedal party! Yeah I'm with you on not emulating TA's sound. Trying new things is always best. Nice toys. Plus that copy of Beowulf