In my 23 year journey i have checked a lot of strings and gauges. The best ones were D'addario nickels 45-105 on jazz and 45-135 nickels for fretless Ibanez GWB1005.
What can You say about these Japanese guitar and bass craftmanship? I own one, but it's not pure Sugi - it's made by Sugi for Ibanez - GWB1005 (2006.year). Great 5 string, fretless bass, ideal for me.
Just got MXR m82b envelope filter. Had a half hour to play a game with it today already - real beast, screams like a joker, all i was really hoping. Fully satisfied.
It started 6 years ago when i bought TC electronics 112'' combo. Later sold it to have an extra money for Hartke 600w head (don't remember model - don't make it anymore) and Hartke hydrive hd112 cab. Then sold the hartke head to get an extra money for Aguilar ToneHammer 500 head and another Hartke hydrive hd112. Finally sold bouth Hartke hydrive heads and bought 2 x Aguilar SL112. Now i am fine. About my pedal board - i have all i need...even too much, just waiting for MXR m82b to arive.
Would You like or have a ramp on Your bass or do You hate it, or just feel that You don't really care? I have it on my Ibanez GWB1005 and feel pretty useful with it. So i like it. What about You?