Skybone

Carrots

You can use the "Power Amp In" socket if you're planning to bypass the amp's front end. Providing you've set up the Zoom as a pre-amp. My amp has an Effects Loop, so I just plug my multi FX (Line6 HD500x) into the Effects Return.

Mr Loverman (Shabba!) - Shabba Ranks

Between the B1 Four or the PODxt, I would say that the B1 Four will probably be the better choice, as it will have the advantage of having a newer chipset and models (this from a Line6 fan). The PODxt is a perfectly usable solution, but the Zoom will probably give you more. Add in the footswitches, and you can set up a bunch of patches to use.

Raping A Slave - SWANS

I got a Draper version of these Stanley 269265 Folding Hex Key Set - Imperial (9 Pieces): Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools Silverline 763580 Hex Key Imperial Expert Tool, 9-Piece 5/64-inch-1/4-inch: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools Very handy for the Ric and for my son's Alesis Drum Kit.

I'd say that a good starting point would be a Zoom B1 Four, think that they're around £65-ish new, £85-ish with the Expression (Wah) pedal. The only downside to the multi effects, is that most of the preset patches tend to highlight what the effects can do, rather than making your playing sound better. You need to approach them as if you have a new single pedal, and find a good setting with that first, then move on to the next effect you want to try out. IIRC, the Zoom B1 Four is also compatible with their patch edit software, so you can plug it in to the USB on your PC/Mac/Tablet/whatever, and be able to edit effects on there. Another added bonus with them though, is that you can set up and amp/cab simulation for practising with headphones. Individual pedals are somewhat less complex, but have a lot of trial and error before you find "the one", and that's before you start adding other pedals, pedal boards, power supplies, patch leads etc. I think the "simple" Zoom pedals would be the starting point.

Alone Again Or - Love (or The Damned)

Hey Bulldog - Them again

A Passage to Bangkok - Rush

Material Girl - Madonna

Frets wear no matter what sort of strings you're using. Nickel Plated strings are still made from steel.

Used the Electro Harmonix Pedal Bag many years ago, brilliant idea. Really light but sturdy, the top zipped off, and enough room for a power supply. Relatively cheap too. They still retail at around £30.

First and Last and Always - Sisters of Mercy

Doesn't Kent Armstrong do decent replacement pickups?

Running Free - Iron Maiden

Have a look at The Guitar Gallery (matsumoku.org)

Eighties - Killing Joke

Somewhere Out There - James Ingram & Linda Ronstadt

Not that they're "late to the show", they've just updated the range. The BA combo's have been out for years. Anyway, they look interesting.