RossComp

I am the previous owner of the 3-knob "Signa Comp" compressor that CMatmods sells. After using the 4-knob "Deluxe Signa Comp", I highly recomend spending the extra $15 - $20 for the 4-knob version! The 4-knobs are "Sustain", "Level", "Tone" and "Attack" (4-knob version only). The extra "Attack" lets you dial in some extra snap and bite that you will absolutely want.

True bypass means the pedal makes NO noise when it's not engaged. For a compressor pedal, this pedal is suprisingly quiet, even when using single coil pickups and the "Level" and "Sustain" knobs cranked full tilt. This compressor feataures the same sort of bright compresssion as the Ross and MXR compressors with NO distortion of your tone when the knobs are turned up and PLENTY of effect on tap. This pedal seems to favor a brighter sound slightly, but with the "Tone" turned all the way down, it can become very dark if you would like. If you want to dial in a twangy tweaked up chicken pickin' tone, this is the 1 pedal you need! You can smooth out your tone for rhythm guitar as well so that your sound won't keep spiking over the lead player. I also use the pedal when recording basslines with synthesizers, the pedal keeps the level consistant for good recording.

Very well built. The "In" jack features a nice 'click' when you plug in the cable. The knobs feel very tight and secure. I will never have to buy another compressor pedal for 25 years or more. You pay a little more than what retail charges for one of the big names, but you get a much better product. I would trust a CMadmods pedal on a live gig much more than any other brand.

It is easy to dial in the effect you desire. Spend an hour or two playing with the different settings, once you have a feel for what the knobs do, dialing in your favoriate tone is easy. Again, spend the extra $15 - $20 for the 4 knob version, the "Attack" knob is such a plus on a compressor. I've owned the 3 knob "Signa Comp" and while it is a great pedal, I sold it to buy the 4 knob "Deluxe Compressor" instead.

2 year warrenty. Mr. Mathews will answer any questions you may have about the pedal if you email him. Turn around time on pedals is gurenteed to be less than a few weeks at the most. CMatmods customer service is professional and quick. You can't get that kind of kind customer service from Ibanez, Electro Harmonix, MXR, or BOSS, much less Behringer!

Having used pedals from "The big 5" (Boss, Ibanez, Electro Harmonix, MXR, Behringer), I can honestly say that I will NEVER again buy their products. I have became a fan of CMatmods pedals and look forward to reviewing thier Analog Chorus next. You get what you pay for in the pedal world, and with CMatMods, you get much more than what you are paying for. If you want a high end classic compressor effect, don't give your money to that "Keeley" scumbag, buy a CMatMods pedal and you will be VERY satisfied!