So this seems like a strange comparison, I realize, as the HG is (from my understanding--correct me if I'm wrong) two LTDs in one (low gain) and the DB is the big nasty metal guy in the Barber family (not that metal guys are nasty, many are quite polite, but they play some nasty licks and such, so...). One would think these two wouldn't be vying for a place on the board I'm building from the ground up (and maybe I'll end up with both) but here is one idea: use the two HG in multiple roles two different low gains, and then use it to stack with a DD as well as my amps gain channel. I feel like stacked I could probably get some big crunch and liquidity for sustain and such. However, I recently test drove a high gain pedal that I'm certain isn't likely to be as nice as the DB, and through the clean channel it provided all the gain I need for solos in a single pedal. That sounds great and I'm sure it'd be even better with the DB, but I actually prefer stacking pedals because then its a single stomp on/off in and out of a solo, and as the singer and, more importantly, as a mic-bumping, wire-tripping, wrong-pedal stomping clutz, I like simplicity whenever it is possible.
So I guess my question is how does the HG "stack" up? I'm sure it sounds great, but if I feed it into my DD or my gain channel will I get the semi-high gain sounds I'm seeking for solos? (The sounds clips posted at myspace are obviously not up to what I truly want, but they give an idea where I'm heading.) Or is this backward thinking and should I just go Dirty Bombing and practice those tap dance steps? I don't do a whole lot of super-heavy palm muted crunch sounds, so the db would be kind of a one trick deal (albeit an important trick).
As always, any an all help is greatly appreciated.