I love that they’ve got a strong family visual identity. I like the look of the OBM500, but damn, look at the cab covering and cloth combo on the SBM112! Want…
I have a JV Squier that had the raised pole pieces on the factory pups (‘Twas the done thing back in the day, apparently) - drove me mad! Swapped for Toneriders. Very happy.
I think the people you play with have a big impact. I’ve been fortunate to play with some really great people (drummer in particular) and it just levels me up immediately. Then I go jam with some plod-alongs, and my skills nosedive!