Compression and bass. Marmite. Divides opinion. We all know.
But how long have really good professional bass players actually been using compressors for live performance (NOT studio recording where sound engineers will have had their input and say, like nearly forever)? Is it a relatively modern phenomenon that has become more common with the advent of D class amps?
Just how widespread is the use of compression pedals by the bass players, when playing live, whom we each really admire o