Mines short – V4 Fulltone OCD and Boss TU-3 Tuner pedal. Lots of pedals come and go but those two are essential.

Those are also the first two I recommend to a new player to get started.

Can’t sound good if you’re not in tune!

The OCD add a really useful “Dirt” tone to any amp I’ve used it with – 59 Bassman, Champ, Supersonic, EVH 5150III, Carvin X100B and Mesa TA-30....It’s the one OD that always “Plays well with others” for me.

What’s your short list and WHY?