@John:
I'm not against a multi-effects pedal if it could produce that country "chicken picken" twang.
Perhaps: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MustangFLR/



@Scott:
Good idea. The only thing I would worry about with the plugin route is processing delay. I will defiantly give it a try. I also have Guitar Rig as part of my DAW software.