Compression pedal < 50$

[jtougas]

Re: Compression pedal &lt; 50$

*snirk*

[ehdwuld]

Re: Compression pedal &lt; 50$

I have the Joyo Compressor
I like it
it adds some sustain
its a mild effect unless you are listening for it
at about $30 from Amazon
its in the range
I think it falls closer to the CS3 than the Dynacomp
my buddy has a DynaComp and he doesn't think its as good

[Matt42]

Re: Compression pedal &lt; 50$

I've owned three Dyna Comps over the years. I had a new about 10-12 years ago. I sold it when I bought an older one with no LED. I sold that one a few years later in a fit of madness when I sold all my pedals. I now own another new one. I'm not crazy about the new ones, but I loved the no LED one. I sold a few other things while I was in that mode that I regret.

I can't wait to ditch the one I'm using now for an Ego or SP Comp.

[Demanic]

Re: Compression pedal &lt; 50$

I agree with SnakeAces. If you can, find a Boss CS-3. It's a solid compressor, and at some point, I bet there's a mod you can do to give it even more bottom end.

[Snake Aces]

Re: Compression pedal &lt; 50$

I agree with SnakeAces. If you can, find a Boss CS-3. It's a solid compressor, and at some point, I bet there's a mod you can do to give it even more bottom end.

There are many mod kits available or places you can mail your pedal to that will mod it for you. The price range of mod kits vary but even the places you can send the pedal to get the mods only charge around $60 to $80 plus return shipping. I ordered a mod kit recently that was put together by a forum bro here and I can't wait for it to arrive!

In the end you can get a very usable CS-3 used for under $50 usually and when you save up a bit more $ you can mod it or get it modded for under $100 to end up with a pedal that is awesome!

[Demanic]

Re: Compression pedal &lt; 50$

^^
I concur.
BTW, a compressor is one of those effects that you WANT to be as transparent as possible. You almost don't want to hear it working. It should just sound "good" when it's on.

[guitarplayer100]

Re: Compression pedal &lt; 50$

Thanks everyone for useful info! What about T-Rex Comp Nova? I've heard great things about it and I can get one for 80$ (used).

[St_Genesius]

Re: Compression pedal &lt; 50$

No experience with it personally, but you can find one dude's opinions on it here: http://www.ovnilab.com/ Written by a bass player and they have different needs than guitarists, but still some interesting info there.