Compressor Suggestions

[ErikH]

Compressor Suggestions

Check your premise. If the Keeley was the only one that didn't make you walk away, then would not that justify spending that upon a pedal? Better to save up and get the thing that you really want then to "make do" and never be happy with what you spend less on.

I know my premise, and I know what I can spend. My budget is what it is. Thanks for understanding.

Finding a CS-3 for $50 shipped that's never been used is a pretty darn good deal. I've seen some pretty beat up go for the same and even more.

 

[Demanic]

Re: Compressor Suggestions

A CS-3 is a good pedal. I made do with one for years. I hope one day that you find a good deal on a Keeley.

 

[hermetico]

Re: Compressor Suggestions

I'm ok with Wampler's Ego. After trying several, some classics (Dyna Comp, Dyna Comp Script reissue, etc), some newer (Mad Professor's Forest Green, etc), I went for Ego, because it has everything set together. You can use it mixing the right amount of Compressor or Sustainer effect and, you can even use Parallel Compression (Studio-like). Everything made great a particular compressor is packed all together.

 

[Matt42]

Re: Compressor Suggestions

Check your premise. If the Keeley was the only one that didn't make you walk away, then would not that justify spending that upon a pedal? Better to save up and get the thing that you really want then to "make do" and never be happy with what you spend less on.

I can't agree with this. Sure, if money isn't a serious limiting factor this is how most people would approach pedals, but in a situation where you really CAN'T afford the price on a pedal, there's no reason not to "settle" for something else. I'm in a similar situation myself, would I love to have a Wampler Paisley, JHS Morning Glory and a Klon (or a boutique Klone) on my board? You bet I would, but since I can't afford those pedals at the moment, I'll happily use my MXR CBAM OD, my Mooer Blues Crab and my EHX Soul Food. They all sound good and do the job I need them to do when I play out.

And, BTW, it's not like we are talking about a POS compressor, we are talking about a Boss that is on a LOT of pro boards.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Compressor Suggestions

Joyo does the job


Just sayin

 

[VinceT]

Re: Compressor Suggestions

Just so it's on the list for posterity - I really like the sound (or lack of!) of my TRex Comp Nova - it's a great pedal to set and forget, which is just the way I like to use compression. I prefer it to my Keeley 2 knob. And congrats on the EBay score ErikH, always a good feeling.


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[ErikH]

Re: Compressor Suggestions

The CS-3 arrived today. The seller wasn't kidding. It's unused in the box with all the papers and bagged. A seriously great deal on it. Now to sit down and fiddle with it for a while when I can find some time.

 

[guitfiddle]

Re: Compressor Suggestions

The CS-3 arrived today. The seller wasn't kidding. It's unused in the box with all the papers and bagged. A seriously great deal on it. Now to sit down and fiddle with it for a while when I can find some time.

My friend and bandmate has used one of these for years on end. He uses it as a boost for leads to get more sustain and some more volume. Good stuff.