Members RitalinCupcake Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 for sure and certain, the Barber Tone Press is just what you're looking for. Absolutely! I can't believe it took so long for this suggestion. The blend knob works wonders. Great build quality, quiet, can also be used as a boost. Great comp for just a little more money than most of the other suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alivegy Posted October 25, 2007 Members Share Posted October 25, 2007 I am very happy with the guyatone ST-2 compressor (the little green one not the sustainer) It has 2 knobs and a small footprint. It just brings my guitars to life. Unless you go past about 2 oclock on sustain it's just about silent.Read the reviews here:http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/product/Guyatone/ST-2/10/1and here:http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Guyatone-ST2-Compression-Sustainer-Pedal?sku=155034I never shut it off when I'm playing anymore. Coupled with a good overdrive there are miles of sustain. I'll second this. I love my sp2, it's by far the best nonoptical compressor that I've played. It goes from nothing at all to serious squish, and it can be as transparent as you want it to be. It also has the option to mix the wet and dry signals together so you don't loose all of your dynamics with the compression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guit30 Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 The Guyatone ST2 is very nice, The sounds I've heard of the Barber Tone Press are AMAZING. I'm a country guy so I'm getting Mark @ OL circuits to make me a Dan Armstrong orange squeezer clone Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElephantTalk Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 ehx white finger anyone? i only care about sound, not size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gorebuc Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 the DOD FX80B is pretty cool, if you're into used beat up pedals. the attack knob gives it some versatility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members byteblock Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 BOSS CS-3 modded using a Monte Allums mod kit. Damn fine compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The*Ataris Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 I can recommend the Maxon too... Sounded worlds better than the Boss and is so straightforward. I just leave it on all the time unless I'm going for something really quiet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeleMan1985 Posted October 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 Hey guys, thanks for all the info. I'm checking all the suggestions out. The Maxon looks really hawt and may be my first choice, but from the reviews I'm slightly concerned that it might actually be too subtle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mad Hatter Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 I like my black finger, cause it has tubes... and I like things with tubes, even if they suck. It runs full 300 volts on the tubes. It is a decent compressor, nothing really amazing about but it is actually a great boost pedal, and you can use it as a tube preamp for direct injection. It also works really well with bass, I actually prefer it with bass than guitar, and you can also use it a synth , I also used it with a drum machine, wasn't very punchy though but it does warm up samples. Only complaint I have is mine has broken in less than a year and is being sent back for repairs. It isn't entirely transparent but you won't notice unless you crank the gain up high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BATSBREW Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 the thing about the barber is..... it's really not that expensive, especially when compared to some of the other boutiques. let me put it to you this way... you could buy 2 cheap compressors, on the way to figuring out that the tone press did exactly what you needed. of course, it's subjective, this compression thing, and what works for one guy, may not for another, so you always have to try.. but i've had the keeley.... the original ross... the dynacomp..... all fell to the wayside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kubenzi Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 i use an older maxon and i think they are great.i have mine set for more of a plunky under the bridge type sound so i dont keep it on at all times,not to mention i think most of my dirtboxes have thier own compression that doesnt need tampering with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ronzo II Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 A slightly less complicated DIY option would be the Monte Allums mod for the CS-3, which seems to have had very positive reviews, and which will turn a POS pedal into a real gem.Well stated. The Monte Allums Opto Mod turned a doorstop into a working tool. If you still have the CS-3 lying around, you owe it to yourself to try that mod before looking elsewhere. The $23 cost of the mod will buy you a fine compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IRG Posted October 26, 2007 Members Share Posted October 26, 2007 Anyone use the MohoMod CS-3? I wonder if it is the same mod as the Monte Allums. Probably cheaper to buy a decent used CS-3 and get the MA mod kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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