Not so sure about the guidelines. I think the "set settings" is kidna a bad idea because pedals react differently and ones strength might be the weakness in another. Anyway, suggest ko lang, why dont you have the owner dial in the pedal for 3 sounds on a relatively clean amp. One for slight OD, one for Crunch and one for Chug.
No need for hi gain coz you really wouldnt use an OD or DIST for a hi gain ammp. You'ld be more likely to use a boost. I think best amp to bring in would be a nice bassman or something like that.
On a side note .. not to be part of the scoring system. I can bring a good hi gain amp to sort of see how the peds would match up to the real thing. Its not to be scored... but more to see if they can reach tube amp gain.
Miks - Thanks for the inputs! Now we're moving forward on substantive issues.
I agree each pedal will have their own unique travel, quirks, and sweet spots. Good suggestion to have the owner of the pedal tweak his pedal and give 3 different settings. But I would suggest this:
1. slightly breakup or boost
2. medium gain (blues-rock, rock n roll)
3. hi gain (hard rock, metal? so kasama na rito yung chug-chug, i guess? i think marami pa rin dito rely on pedals for their hi-gain needs, not really boost+amp lang. but, i've been known to be wrong many times so...)
Re using one clean (Fender-type) amp: I think that's ok and I actually prefer to keep it simple and quick. But many here will ask, "What about us Marshall half-stack guys?"
Good idea to bring a high gain amp for comparison to the pedals. Maybe before each pedal is pulled out, there's a quick comparison w/ the tube amp with unity volume and eq balance. BUT I do suggest it be included in the scoring system. We can add a column specifically for that. Something like "Tubularity"
