I've not given a thought to any other bass since I got a Yam BB1024, some 7 or 8 years ago I guess. Not really brand loyalty though - it's just so bloody good
Zoom multi-fx. i personally use a B3, but that's no longer current.
Also gets you aux in, amp/cab sims, effects, tuner, looper, drum machine.
I think the new one is the B1-4 or something.
Hard to beat for the money IMO.
I've done loads of pub gigs with a Carlbro TC60 into a BF Compact. Guess it depends on the band/genre though - most pub bands are waaay too loud IMO...
I always assumed the 'Happy Birthday To You' song was an original, by my granny. It was only recently that I found out it was originally written by James Bond !