Sockets used for all chips, for easier replacement in the rare case of a failure. JRC4558 op amp used, as in the TS-808 mod , in place of generic 4558 chip. Lifetime guarantee except for damage caused by misuse or overenthusiastic stomping. This is the only stereo pedal I have ever seen with true bypass. Stereo can be added later or bought new as an option.
Standard bypass is optional.
Each side is heard chorused, not one side dry and one side effected like some pedals. However, if you record in stereo and later play it in mono, the chorus will be lost. CS-9, Arion stereo chorus, and most other stereo choruses. Not many bass players use chorus but this one will not affect your tone at all when OFF due to true bypass. It also enhances the low frequencies.