Latest Friedman I had hadn't Ruby labeled JJ's in the preamp. Most Chinese out there have been Psvane. Shuguang could be at it again, but I haven't seen them readily available. I also never found anything special about them.
Yeah, now they're starting to hold your money for goods and services for up to 21 days. PPF&F for me only. Fuck Paypal.. They find every way possible to punish sellers, (on top of fees), and now they want to "observe your selling habits" as if you're a business through goods and service. It's...
I hate Ernie Balls. I hate them so much, I threw 3 unused packs in the trash, after thinking I'd try them again. They threw my intonation totally out of whack in addition to just being terrible.
Buxom Boost
Fortin Hex Drive
VFE Dragon
FWIW I have the MXR CBMOD and I still love it.
Try a Boss GE-7 EQ. Works great as a boost, as long as you don't get crazy with the level. Great for sculpting.