Re: What's your dream rig ?
I'm actually not that far off. Keep in mind that my dream rig is designed to play medium sized shows, as is my need at the moment and for the long term future.
As far as amps are concerned, I'd be running two at the same time.
I already have : Mesa Stiletto Ace running into a 2x12 Rect Cab loaded with V30s.
I would want to add : A Mesa LoneStar Special, with the matching 2x12 cab, to add a little sonic diversity to my tone when needed.
For effects, I am exactly where I want to be. I don't use many, but what I need I have. EHX Little Big Muff with LPB-1 booster next to it for solos, and a EHX Holier Grail since my amp has no reverb. I use a 535Q Wah for Dunlop quite a bit actually. All that on a Pedaltrain with Voodoo labs power supply.
As far as guitars, I'm half way there. Totally functional, but if you asked me to indulge, there is a few more things I would pick up.
I already have a nice Les Paul Traditional that I love, with a highway 1 Strat. Not top of the line in their respective fields, but the best band-for-buck point in my opinion.
Up next would be a gibson J-45 and a Gretsch White Falcon.
I could live with that.