Members rileykill Posted May 17, 2008 Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 Well, after 17 years of playing guitar with no compressor I'm finally gonna give in. As my sound gets more and more fuzzed out (which is awesome) it becomes more and more difficult to get articulate fingerstyle out of my rig. Reluctantly, I've decided it's compressor time. SO ... school me please. Best compressors (reasonably priced) for electric fingerstyle? And, since I'm a complete noob in regard to using them ... a little guidance? Thaaaaaaaanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NappyDugOut Posted May 17, 2008 Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 I don't know much either.....but here are my compressors and how I use them. 1. Keeley two knob...for blues, combined with a TS-9 type OD it can't be beat 2. Digitech MainSqueeze...for very very clean finger-style and chords 3. Pearl CO-04...use for extremely squashed chicken pickin' stuff(I suck at that, so I don't use it much) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rileykill Posted May 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 3. Pearl CO-04...use for extremely squashed chicken pickin' stuff(I suck at that, so I don't use it much) Yeah that's exactly what I need ... for chickin' pickin' (just really, really fuzzed out crazy chickin' pickin') ... are some compressors better for this than others? I want as little compression as possible while still remaining articulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NappyDugOut Posted May 17, 2008 Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 Yeah that's exactly what I need ... for chickin' pickin' (just really, really fuzzed out crazy chickin' pickin') ... are some compressors better for this than others? I want as little compression as possible while still remaining articulate. Yeah.the Keeley is NOT good in that department, but I hear the MXR Dynacomp is probably what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbone Posted May 17, 2008 Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 Barber or Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rileykill Posted May 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 Cool ... that one is fairly inexpensive plus I like MXR in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rileykill Posted May 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 Barber or Diamond Dude, you have good taste in gear but I don't see myself dropping the cash necessary to get a Diamond compressor ... how much is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deadkenny64 Posted May 17, 2008 Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 Boss CS-3 used off of Ebay with the Monte Allums Opto Plus mod. Transparent and very quiet. Can hold it's own against any boutique pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbone Posted May 17, 2008 Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 Dude, you have good taste in gear but I don't see myself dropping the cash necessary to get a Diamond compressor ... how much is it? $179 I think. Try to find one used is my suggestion, but it's really awesome. The EQ knob is pretty bitchin' too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skitzy Posted May 17, 2008 Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 Boss CS-3 used off of Ebay with the Monte Allums Opto Plus mod. Transparent and very quiet. Can hold it's own against any boutique pedal. i dig mine, as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rileykill Posted May 17, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 Good suggestions thanks ... I'll keep on the lookout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members homestar_kevin Posted May 17, 2008 Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 Riley, I've had a cs-2 for like 2 years now, and still {censored}ing love it. If you can find one, go for it. If you don't like it, you can at least get what you paid out of it, because they're definitely not going down in value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Exdeath Posted May 17, 2008 Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 $179 I think. Try to find one used is my suggestion, but it's really awesome. The EQ knob is pretty bitchin' too. I got mine for $125 or so used. They're pretty damn good comps IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pbone Posted May 17, 2008 Members Share Posted May 17, 2008 I got mine for $125 or so used. They're pretty damn good comps IMO. {censored} yeah they're good comps. The EQ knob is pretty bitchin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Destrega Posted May 18, 2008 Members Share Posted May 18, 2008 Boss CS-3 used off of Ebay with the Monte Allums Opto Plus mod. Transparent and very quiet. Can hold it's own against any boutique pedal. I just got one too. I've never had a compressor before, but it seems to be doing what I wanted it to do (especially helpful with taping dynamics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rileykill Posted May 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 18, 2008 I just got one too. I've never had a compressor before, but it seems to be doing what I wanted it to do (especially helpful with taping dynamics) Do you mean taping dynamics like recording or tapping dynamics like EVH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ming Chow Posted May 18, 2008 Members Share Posted May 18, 2008 I have a EHX White Finger and a MXR SuperComp. For chicken' pickin', I use the Supercomp. Everything else is slightly touched with the White Finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rileykill Posted May 19, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 Scored a Dyna Comp for $39 shipped ... we'll see. I figure I can get my money back if it doesn't do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members recovery Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 Riley, I've had a cs-2 for like 2 years now, and still {censored}ing love it. If you can find one, go for it. If you don't like it, you can at least get what you paid out of it, because they're definitely not going down in value I also have a CS-2. Every now and then I take it off my board thinking I don't need it. Then I put it back on just to see if it makes a difference and end up thinking "Geez this sounds so much better, why did I ever take it off". I think the CS-3 w/mod would be similar. I honestly don't know much about compressors, but what I have learned is that my tone just sounds better when I'm using it. I play an AC30CC with a Jazzmaster, usually with lots of effects. The CS-2 just seems to "open up" or "widen" the sound. That's the only way to describe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B. Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 Using a Soul Preacher set at medium attack, slight sustain, unity gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dap99 Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 I just finished my BYOC 5-knob comp. It was a bear of an adventure - I had to order a second PCB b/c I had awful luck w/ the first, but I took my time and got it wired up and it's pretty awesome. I have it wired up outside of the enclosure for now (wanted to make sure it was working first), but I can't wait to get it in that box and put it on my board. I didn't realize what a cool tool a comp could be. I had a DOD comp that was decent for sustain, but that thing was a go-cart compared to this Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rileykill Posted May 19, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 I figured since I've never really tried a comp in a rig (although I do sometimes apply compression to tracks when recording) it would be alright to start with a simple 2 knob pedal hence the Dyna Comp. Edit: but if I had the skilllllz I'd build a nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terminus Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 I would buy a T-rex Comp-Nova because it's Danish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fantastico Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 Everyone say's Keely is the best but I havent played one yet.the ross is good but noeisy.Maybe it was just old (battery?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wolfboy1 Posted May 19, 2008 Members Share Posted May 19, 2008 For a real nice, simple compressor the Guyatone ST-2 can't be beat. About $70.00, small footprint and such an enhancement to my tone. I didn't think I would notice it much and a compressor was about the last type of pedal I bought but it is one of 2 that are now always on (MXR EQ as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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