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10-21-2014, 10:32 AM
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Compressor foot pedals..any favorites ??
I'm looking at the Boss pedals....they can be had for $50-60 bucks on eBay...good deal ?? or no ??
http://www.bossus.com/gear/productde...?ProductId=148 .
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10-21-2014, 01:21 PM
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I just won a Boss CS-3 compressor on eBay...$52 plus $6 dollars for shipping...$58 total...not bad for a two week old pedal that sells for $99 + tax new.
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10-21-2014, 04:48 PM
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OK, you asked if we had any favorites. I do. Four years ago I splurged and bought a Keeley Four-Knob to replace my Boss compressor. Yes, it's expensive, but I've never regretted the purchase and use it almost every time I play electric.
https://robertkeeley.com/product/kee...ob-compressor/
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10-21-2014, 05:56 PM
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Whatever compressor you get, make sure it has a decent range of controls! I hate the Dyna Comp as it's limited just to squashy country sounds. Personallly I like to have Attack/Release/Ratio controls.
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10-21-2014, 06:50 PM
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Wampler Ego. If using a compressor with an acoustic, I like to have a blend control to keep things subtle. The Ego is very versatile and sounds great whether I use it with my Tele or my Martin. It's an "always on" pedal for me.
Some people like the Boss, just not for me. It does sound like a good deal - especially if you plan to use it with an electric guitar. Mike
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10-21-2014, 07:03 PM
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...reading the handful of posts reminds me...
Be sure you read up on the use of compression...and see if you really have to have it.
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10-21-2014, 07:32 PM
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Well what I'm looking at is the Fishman Platinum Pro EQ, it comes with a simple compressor built in. Only has one knob for control. I have the Venue DI, and decided I wanted compression too...as that is what can make studio magic happen...The Boss CS-3 has 4 control knobs to shape the sound and a foot activation switch, so I feel I'm better off with the Venue/Boss combination than the Fishman Platinum Pro EQ...., I have more tweaking options.......I can also use this compressor with my electric guitar and bass.
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10-21-2014, 08:17 PM
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I use the Mooer Yellow compressor. Best compressor I've used for acoustic or electric. My second favorite is the Visual Sounds compressor side of the Route 66
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10-21-2014, 09:10 PM
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Quote:
Boss has been making quality foot pedal effects for as long as I can remember...always see them at the music stores....Boss is owned by Roland I believe. Roland makes good stuff.
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10-21-2014, 10:42 PM
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Two words: Diamond Compressor. You'll thank me later and it's also a TGP favorite with rave reviews.
It's "always on" when I play electric.
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10-21-2014, 11:08 PM
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I've had the Boss and the Dynacomp and both are fine, but more electric suited to my ear. The one I use for acoustic is the Cmatmods Deluxe Signa Comp. Clean and clear, 4 knob so highly tweakable, just sounds better to me. The other I have heard raves about is the Wampler Ego but I have not tried it personally.
Kris
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10-22-2014, 10:10 PM
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Here' a really nice video demonstrating the benefits of the CS-3 compressor...it's the best explanation I have found...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGFoQxla6OU .
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10-23-2014, 08:58 AM
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I just listed my bearfoot pale green v3 compressor on ebay... Its been my second favorite pedal after my analogman fuzz for 3 years of playing pedals.. It's a little over your budget but is in another league as far as seamless organic sound, granted the boss will have more compression and may be a good place to start. Compressors are a whole world unto themselves and you sort of have to jump in with both feet...
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