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I think the idea is GREAT.
There are a few things you could do to make samples more comparable with each other (does this sentence make any sense?).
a) Have the players record a few licks with the effect off. Then with the effect on.
b)For each OD pedal, various samples: one with the effect off, one with the effect on a clean amp, one with the effect in a moderately crunchy amp, one where the player would try and point to the flaws of the pedal (for example hiss and background noises, dirty delay trails, popping sounds when switching on, lack of versatility).
c) As you mentioned: Have the player describe his exact setup, including pickups, effects, amp and recording setup.
d) The player should have the possibility to briefly comment his sample, and maybe describe the tonal differences between the sample and his real world experience with the pedal. Also, listeners could leave a comment or ask a question pertaining to the sample.
e) If the sample is about an obscure boutique thing, it would be great if a few licks were played on an acknowledged standard (e.g: end the sample with a few licks on a TS9, or a DD-6).
A nice way to enhance the site would be a page listing the gear used famous recordings. So you could hear the gear in a pro recording situation.
Another cool thing would be direct links to samples or vids made by the manufacturers themselves. I mean, I bought some B*ss stuff that sounded nothing like it did on their website. Direct comparison between what you can achieve at home and in a recording facility is the idea.
You need to be aware of the Youtube competition though. Lots of gear demos there already.
Just my 2c. Edward.
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