Oooooh I like this game.
The good:
Sansamp. I wanted a more old school sound and the internet peer pressured me into buying a sansamp. I went for the paradriver, fearing the mid scoop of the bddi, and I absolutely love it. It's the only thing I've profiled on my QC.
Countryman Type 85. In the early days TB told me I'd need a di box. They also told me that the countryman was the best. They were kind of right. It's been 20 years and it's the longest serving piece of gear I own.
The bad:
B string. Fives have extended range, they're more versatile, everything you can do on a four you can do on a five. Humbug. My first Stingray, a realisation of my dream bass, my crowning achievement as a bassist, custom made for me by ebmm, all wasted by ticking the five string box on the form. If that bass had been a four I'd still have it for sure.
Quad cortex. I like modellers, that's the best modeller. Right? Still not convinced it's as good as my helix was.