Originally Posted by: Dr_simon
I also think that like everything else it is important it get the right tool for the job. Example, you are not going to be impressed with the results from a blues driver or a tube screamer if you want a flat out death metal sound.

Yeah, but that's somewhat obvious. Although not all beginners necessarily come to think of it. I didn't when I was starting. I didn't even know pedals could have any difference. But then when I played with the Boss DS-1, I didn't know it sounded like crap, so it didn't really matter. I realized how awful it was when I tested it some time ago.