I'm fairly new to this site but have just realised the forum has the same problems as all others on the internet.

I still stand by my statement that you can gig with 5W, although the lowest I've personally used was 8W. A lil ol' band from Texas did a studio set through 5W because their amps were too big - they were impressed with the 'dirty' sound it gave.

As for anything else in this post, I've added my thoughts to the original subject of pedals, and amps. I'm not inclined to be drawn into further 'discussion' on practicality Vs technical possibility.

Music is creativity, and I'll thank God for making me right-brained.