Orange Squeezer clones

Big Lug · June 24th, 2008, 05:19 PM

Has anyone had any experience with a clone of the Orange Squeezer?

I like the sound of compression in country-style guitar but just can't seem to make the Ross-clones work for me. I thought an Orange Squeezer knock-off might get me at least in the compression direction and with its supposedly added gain, well, that would suit me quite nicely.

guit30 · June 24th, 2008, 05:45 PM

I highly reccommend The Hartman compressor, made by Theo Hartman, a direct copy from an original Dan Armstrong Mod

Check it out here:, I have one and love it, best sounding clone and I have used 3 all together

http://www.hartmanelectronicstore.co...2&productId=21

www.myspace.com/hartmanelectronics

Jim

Spidercaster · June 24th, 2008, 05:55 PM

I have an Analogman Bi-Comp that I like alot.

http://www.analogman.com/rossmod.htm

Guitar_Ninja · June 24th, 2008, 07:31 PM

I'm actually building one right now. Unfortunately not all the parts I ordered arrived so now I'm waiting around to fire it up. It's a VERY basic circuit so I honestly can't see anyone screwing it up. Considering how basic it is I also find it hard to justify paying $160+ for one of the boutique versions.

aberrant · June 24th, 2008, 07:39 PM

I really like the Frantone Compressors...The sandwich gives you the ability to control the limit and the compression...and the Sputnik is awesome simplicity IMO.

Ray G · June 24th, 2008, 09:46 PM

I have an AnalogMan Juicer - a high quality clone of the Armstrong Orange Squezer. This is the compressor for me. Perfect amount of squash, sustain, and adds a little girth to the notes. I'd highly recommend it.

mojoming · June 25th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Lug

Has anyone had any experience with a clone of the Orange Squeezer?

I like the sound of compression in country-style guitar but just can't seem to make the Ross-clones work for me. I thought an Orange Squeezer knock-off might get me at least in the compression direction and with its supposedly added gain, well, that would suit me quite nicely.

I own an original Ross and although it's great for what it does it's no Orange Squeezer. The fast attack and better the release of the Orange Squeezer is what I love most. There are a bunch of knock-off clones that are better than the original. My favorite is one made by Baja Tech Custom. Analogman makes one and there's even some do it yourself ones if you know electronics and have the time.

Telegazer · June 25th, 2008, 09:43 PM

Love the Pedalworx McSqueeze in so many regards, and does a nice clean boost when the switch goes down, too...OS comp-types are indeed so sweet for bossting things and warming up the mids.

http://www.musicgearsource.com/mcsqueeze.html

June 24th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Big Lug Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lower Mainland, the Great White North Posts: 617	Orange Squeezer clones Has anyone had any experience with a clone of the Orange Squeezer? I like the sound of compression in country-style guitar but just can't seem to make the Ross-clones work for me. I thought an Orange Squeezer knock-off might get me at least in the compression direction and with its supposedly added gain, well, that would suit me quite nicely. __________________ "Set my compass North I've got winter in my blood." Robbie Robertson

June 24th, 2008, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
guit30 Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Abington Age: 55 Posts: 387	I highly reccommend The Hartman compressor, made by Theo Hartman, a direct copy from an original Dan Armstrong Mod Check it out here:, I have one and love it, best sounding clone and I have used 3 all together http://www.hartmanelectronicstore.co...2&productId=21 www.myspace.com/hartmanelectronics Jim __________________ DOD FX80B Compressor Hartman Compressor Jim's Country Reviews www.geocities.com/guit30

June 24th, 2008, 05:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spidercaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,070 5 Photos	I have an Analogman Bi-Comp that I like alot. http://www.analogman.com/rossmod.htm __________________ "Just keep one thing in mind............I may remember it all differently tomorrow." - Neil Young http://www.youtube.com/user/Richeray

June 24th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Guitar_Ninja Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 1,492 6 Photos	I'm actually building one right now. Unfortunately not all the parts I ordered arrived so now I'm waiting around to fire it up. It's a VERY basic circuit so I honestly can't see anyone screwing it up. Considering how basic it is I also find it hard to justify paying $160+ for one of the boutique versions. __________________

June 24th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ray G Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 617	I have an AnalogMan Juicer - a high quality clone of the Armstrong Orange Squezer. This is the compressor for me. Perfect amount of squash, sustain, and adds a little girth to the notes. I'd highly recommend it. __________________ Regards, Ray

June 24th, 2008, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
aberrant TDPRI Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 72	I really like the Frantone Compressors...The sandwich gives you the ability to control the limit and the compression...and the Sputnik is awesome simplicity IMO.

June 25th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Telegazer Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2008 Location: Republic of Korea Posts: 106 9 Photos	Love the Pedalworx McSqueeze in so many regards, and does a nice clean boost when the switch goes down, too...OS comp-types are indeed so sweet for bossting things and warming up the mids. http://www.musicgearsource.com/mcsqueeze.html