Re: Help with tone...
Sounds like you need some sort of effects unit. I know, I know....purists don't believe in them, however...I do. I just bought the Zoom GFX5 for $199.00, after having used their GFX707 Multi Effects Pedal for about 5 years. The input jack on that unit shorts out a little, although the pedal is in perfect shape otherwise. Hmmm, I might let you have it if you cover the cost of shipping. I still have the original box and instruction manual, etc. The only thing is...I have to see if one of my sons wants it first, ok?? In any case, you can hear what a multi-effects unit sounds like if you look for the "Gambale Jam Take" thread here in the clips area.
I had a ton of clips with the older Zoom, but recently took them down off of Digital Sound PLanet. If you want, I can re-post a few of them.
Anyway...the unit will definitely give you just about every tone imaginable. It has distortion, overdrive, delay, chorus, etc., etc. If you're looking for a "balls-ier" sound, it would definitely deliver.
Dave