I agree that the Line 6 stuff is the best in this department in my experience. I use all individual pedals, but for recording I really like the M series stuff along with the XT live.

I have not had much experience with TC Electronics outside of seeing the vocal effects in use, but I know several people that love that stuff. Yes, steer clear of too much "amp modeling." The amp modeling can really change the tone and when you want just effects, that can be a burden. Also, some effects processors (particularly the BOSS GT stuff) get way too in depth and even the simplest things can be overly complicated.

Here is a link to the Line 6 M13 and M9, which I think both are great.
http://line6.com/m9/
http://line6.com/m13/

- Douglas

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Douglas Showalter

I am using Line6 Effects in my Cover Rock Band, because of the good quality for the bucks and the versatility I need.

You should consider the latest Effect boards from Line6: HD300, HD400 and HD500.

In addition to a lot of good effects (they are from the M-series), you also have a variety of amp models you can choose.

Your "clean" Fender amp is soundwise somehow limited in my opinion (but thats just up to your needs).

With amp Models like a Marshall/JCM800 or a Mesa Boogie/Dual Rectifer from the Line6 HDXXX effect processor, you can move into new tonal dimensions with your Fender amp. But this - of course - depends on what you are want to achieve.

Good luck - wolbai.