Originally Posted by: SLYDevil's advocate ?
Oh yeah , I'm the one who criticize guitarists for using guitar effects . :rolleyes:

That's not quite what "Devil's Advocate" means. Anyhow, I withdraw my withdrawl just to clarify with you. NOTHING is wrong with using effects. Effects are wonderful, they can add an elegant element to your playing. However, there is something wrong with OVERUSING effects and covering up what you're actually playing. Do you understand what I mean?

Look at it this way: I LOVE Iron Maiden. Yeah, they use a lot of distortion, but it's not an over-the-top, obvious cover-up.