Boss CS-1...

[awfulguitarnois]

I've tried two compressors over the years, Wampler EC and Analogman OS, and while I liked both of them, I didn't feel the need to use them. But there are times when I'd love some serious squish, just for effect. Is the Boss CS-1 about the squishiest there is out there? Just wondering. Like I said, I don't think I'm a leave-it-on-all-the-time type of guy, but sometimes I want that effect.

Thanks!

 

[Saucer4]

I don't know if the CS-1 is the squishiest, but it is an optical compressor and pretty brutal at what it does. People either love or hate 'em. I've got a couple of them, don't mind them, use them occasionally.

the squishiest compressor I have is the Guyatone ST-2. It is suprisingly good for the money and has a blend switch where you can blend in your dry signal, like a Barber Tone Press.

CS-3s are pretty squishy, but add in a bit of grainy gain at higher levels, like the DOD Milkbox and the MXR super comp - for a Chuck Berry type sound - nothing wrong with that, either.

My favourite compressors are the Boss CS-2 and the old DOD 280s/FX80s. The DODs are not 'sustainers' just compressors and are pretty effective.

These cheapies cover most of the ground for me. Of the 'boutiques', I think the T-Rex Nova is the only one that adds something that you can't get from the cheapies, that is, transparency. You can raffle the rest of the boutiques I reckon - the Guyatone (the cheapest of the lot) beats them all!

 

[winny pooh]

The cs-1 was too squishy for me

 

[awfulguitarnois]

Thanks for the info guys!

 

[NWinther]

And you need to change one resistor to make it play loud enough as well....
I can get you a picture of it if you want??

 

[awfulguitarnois]

And you need to change one resistor to make it play loud enough as well....
I can get you a picture of it if you want??

Shoot, I was on vacation and missed your response... assuming it's the CS-1, a picture would be great!

Also, I see people mention 'silver screw' in reference to the CS-1, are there different versions?

 

[Paul in Colorado]

If you're handy with a soldering iron, the Craig Anderton Comp from the book "Electronic Projects for Musicians" has the most squash of any comp I've ever used. I think you can still get the circuitboard and parts as a kit from PAIA.

 

[awfulguitarnois]

Thanks, Paul! I'll check that out, as well. How's Colorado these days? Lived there for 6 years in the 90's... still miss it.

 

[winny pooh]

Shoot, I was on vacation and missed your response... assuming it's the CS-1, a picture would be great!

Also, I see people mention 'silver screw' in reference to the CS-1, are there different versions?

IIRC the silver screw (to access the battery) models are older (if that means anything)

 

[artdecade]

Vince Gill uses a CS-3.. That's my reference point for squish.