Mr Badger
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And there was me believing tone is in the fingers.
Very much so, but the right effects pedal in the right hands can enhance that tone. That's the point I was making; you already need to have the skill and ability, otherwise filters or effects pedals are just there to mask the shortcomings rather than truly enhancing things.
I think filters have become frowned upon by some people these days, probably due to stereotypical (over)use? However, used subtly by a good photographer I think ND, ND grads and polarisers can improve certain images rather than detract from them, but knowing when not to use them is the important part.
As for technique, tone and effects, I think I'll leave the last word to SRV.