Compressor question revisited

JerryPro · January 6th, 2005, 01:01 PM

I have a Route 66 mainly for the compressor. The OD side I don't really use because even turned all the way down it desn't get mellow enough. I hardly ever use compressor either for that matter.

I do have the occassional need for comp but don't like this great big box on my board for occassional use only.

I would like to replace the Route 66 with my Tubescreamer and some sort of compressor. What is a good, inexpensive, comp?

Ruled out: Boss, Digitech

I have an old pink Fender compressor that's been put away for a long time. Hmmm?

CountryShawn · January 6th, 2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryPro

Ruled out: Boss, Digitech

Wonder why you ruled out the Boss compressor. I think the CS-3 is a pretty decent compressor. It's got a permanent spot in my pedal board.

What particular sound are you looking for?

Cheers,

Shawn

nasonm · January 6th, 2005, 01:51 PM

I think if you're looking for an inexpensive comp, you should check out the Boss offerings.

I have a Boss CS-2 that has treated me well.

lenny · January 6th, 2005, 02:07 PM

mxr dyna comp is a good basic one that i like. i use it with lots of gain and light compression, and i like how it sounds.

Kelsey · January 6th, 2005, 04:30 PM

The HBE Comp Retro is supposed to be very nice at a price between the Rt. 66 and a Keeley, but there are lots of choices out there now, including models based on the Orange Squeezer as well as the Dynacomp/Ross family.

Kelsey · January 6th, 2005, 04:33 PM

The HBE Comp Retro is supposed to be very nice at a price between the Rt. 66 and a Keeley, but there are lots of choices out there now, including models based on the Orange Squeezer as well as the Dynacomp/Ross family.

moonshiner · January 6th, 2005, 05:29 PM

Rocktron Big Crush... less than 50 bucks.. Nice comp IMO

jonny_frethead · January 6th, 2005, 05:56 PM

I am pretty cheap but I forked out the cash for a Keeley comp and I couldn't be happier. I use it almost all the time with a variety to guitars and pedals for all sort of clean and distorted sounds. There are so many good settings in it from a clean boost to full on country squash...I have yet to find a bad sound out of it.

JerryPro · January 6th, 2005, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CountryShawn

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Originally Posted by JerryPro

Ruled out: Boss, Digitech

Wonder why you ruled out the Boss compressor. I think the CS-3 is a pretty decent compressor. It's got a permanent spot in my pedal board.

What particular sound are you looking for?

Cheers,

Shawn

Shawn,

Yeah, but you make any pedal sound good. No, I like the R66 comp. The difference in it and the Boss, I thought the Boss colored it a bit for my liking. I my try it out again....................................

That Keeley pedal sounds real good I know but no more than I use one it's alot of cash.

I have been a little curious about the Dyna Comp?

JohnK24 · January 6th, 2005, 09:56 PM

The Route 66 compressor is based on the MXR Dyna Comp circuit. But, the two Dyna Comps I had sounded much better than the RT. 66 comp. which I found thin and sterile sounding.

Another idea is the Marshall ED 1 compressor (find them on ebay, around $40) or the Guyatone ST2 (again in the $40 to 50 range). You'll have to bid against me though, I'm on the search for one of those pedals.

JK

armybass · January 6th, 2005, 10:49 PM

Jerry, i was a Dyna Comp freak for a long time and would not even consider a boss comp pedal. But I have found the boss to be a lot less noisy IMHO and with Shawn's settings.... I have been really happy with my little CS3.

Just my .02

Scott

January 6th, 2005, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
JerryPro Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arkansas(Razorbacks) Age: 46 Posts: 556	Compressor question revisited I have a Route 66 mainly for the compressor. The OD side I don't really use because even turned all the way down it desn't get mellow enough. I hardly ever use compressor either for that matter. I do have the occassional need for comp but don't like this great big box on my board for occassional use only. I would like to replace the Route 66 with my Tubescreamer and some sort of compressor. What is a good, inexpensive, comp? Ruled out: Boss, Digitech I have an old pink Fender compressor that's been put away for a long time. Hmmm? __________________ ...it's not the load that breaks you down it's the way in which you carry it.

January 6th, 2005, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
nasonm Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bangor, Maine Age: 31 Posts: 1,690 16 Photos	just my $.02 I think if you're looking for an inexpensive comp, you should check out the Boss offerings. I have a Boss CS-2 that has treated me well. __________________ "i have learned to just grit my teeth, change the subject, consider their deep total ignorance, fondle the thumb picks in my pocket and go on my way" - bender-freak It's been lonely in the saddle since my horse died

January 6th, 2005, 05:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
moonshiner Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Milyucky, Whiskonsin Posts: 2,169	Rocktron Big Crush... less than 50 bucks.. Nice comp IMO __________________ "Everyone's got to be something... Me? I'm stupid... It's all I ever wanted to be... Shock me again!"

January 6th, 2005, 09:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
JohnK24 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saxonburg,PA Posts: 1,399	FYI... The Route 66 compressor is based on the MXR Dyna Comp circuit. But, the two Dyna Comps I had sounded much better than the RT. 66 comp. which I found thin and sterile sounding. Another idea is the Marshall ED 1 compressor (find them on ebay, around $40) or the Guyatone ST2 (again in the $40 to 50 range). You'll have to bid against me though, I'm on the search for one of those pedals. JK __________________ Got Twang ?!

January 6th, 2005, 10:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
armybass Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 102	Jerry, i was a Dyna Comp freak for a long time and would not even consider a boss comp pedal. But I have found the boss to be a lot less noisy IMHO and with Shawn's settings.... I have been really happy with my little CS3. Just my .02 Scott __________________ Climb to Glory!

January 6th, 2005, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
lenny Banned Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Haven, CT. USA Posts: 3,219	mxr dyna comp is a good basic one that i like. i use it with lots of gain and light compression, and i like how it sounds.

January 6th, 2005, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kelsey Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 715	The HBE Comp Retro is supposed to be very nice at a price between the Rt. 66 and a Keeley, but there are lots of choices out there now, including models based on the Orange Squeezer as well as the Dynacomp/Ross family.

January 6th, 2005, 04:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kelsey Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 715	The HBE Comp Retro is supposed to be very nice at a price between the Rt. 66 and a Keeley, but there are lots of choices out there now, including models based on the Orange Squeezer as well as the Dynacomp/Ross family.

January 6th, 2005, 05:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
jonny_frethead Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 251	I am pretty cheap but I forked out the cash for a Keeley comp and I couldn't be happier. I use it almost all the time with a variety to guitars and pedals for all sort of clean and distorted sounds. There are so many good settings in it from a clean boost to full on country squash...I have yet to find a bad sound out of it.