These days, if you go to a live show and take a quick glance at the guitarist's feet, you’ll most likely be greeted with an all-singing-all-dancing floor unit that more resembles the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon than the modest pedalboard you have at home. Now, while it may be tempting to think you need a similar setup to improve your home practice routine, the reality is you don’t.
Playing live with a band and practicing scales in your spare room are very different scenarios and as such, they require a completely different sonic approach. It’s far more useful to have a select few pedals that will enhance your bedroom playing experience instead of a large stomp collection that just ends up hampering it.
