[quote name='Johnny Wishbone' timestamp='1501083638' post='3342363']
105Q is as close as I've found to perfect (for me), in that it's auto-switching and has controls for adjusting the Q and volume boost. Negatives are the crap buffered bypass (I'm not a true-bypass purist but the Dunlop buffer is a tone killer), the fact that there is a pre-set effect delay (which you can of course turn off with the internal trimmer, but why have it in the first place?!?!?) and the sheer weight of the chassis. Robust build quality is an obvious must, but surely it doesn't have to weigh as much as that?
For me, the controls on the outside is both a plus and minus - makes it easier and less fiddly to set up and fine-tune, but they can get knocked easily if not protected in a flight case or similar. On balance, having them on the inside is probably [i]slightly[/i] better.
Built-in fuzz would be a no from me, but a small footprint would be a definite advantage - I'd never buy a Morley as they take up way too much room with the massive baseplate.
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I'd agree that the 105q is a beast for it's build and features, also I'm not a true bypass nut either. But I feel the 105q was never powerful enough for me. Great for funky, not so much for rock and metal. Always had the feeling like most bass players use it due to lack of other options. I've also dabbles with the rare Dunlop octive wah on bass. Add some fuzz to it and it's an incredibly powerful scream. I may have to make an all in one version.