What Compressor?

robinbowes

stickyfiddle said:

GavRichList said:

The Cali compact deluxe is glorious. That should be your purchase. 

This is almost certainly where I'm going to end up if I'm honest because the bass one is awesome. I wonder if I could actually try the bass one with the HPF turned all the way down as well. Must be worth a try!

The one thing that's making me think about Wampler is the tone controls. And just the fact that I love Wong... 

Having recommended a Unit67, I need to state that I have a Compact Deluxe for sale!

Dodge

robinbowes said:

Having recommended a Unit67, I need to state that I have a Compact Deluxe for sale!

Where?

Supportact

One of my favourites is the Barber Tone Press. Easy to get a good sound, includes a blend knob. Does the job with minimal faff. 

ChrisCox1994

ive used an sp comp for years and just got a cali 76 - its wonderful. 

I'd check out the new wampler ego 76 though as well

exocet

I built one of these years ago. 

https://buildyourownclone.com/collections/compression/products/5-knob-compressor

It’s a common design that many classic compressors including the Ego are based on. I have an Ego (original version) as well.

To my ears, the BYOC 5 knob compressor has more character going on, especially for clean funk lines. 

I don’t think you can get the BYOC kits in U.K anymore, which is a shame.

Dodge

For funk, you need a blend control.  In fact, all compressors should have a blend control IMHO - it brings back the transient which means you don't necessarily need to add treble with heavy compression.

smigeon

At the cheapy end of the spectrum, I like the Mooer yellow comp. It’s cheap but sounds really very very nice...

scovell001

Had the fat general, it’s nice, but beaten considerably by the strymon compadre - probably the most transparent compressor ever! With a separate Ross compressor thrown in for good measure!

Lestratcaster

I got the Xotic SP Compressor. It's quite good and doesn't cost loads. I'm sure there's better ones out there but it works for me and my single coil guitars.

Kurtis

Orange squeezer is the only compressor I've owned.

Not very versatile I suppose but sounds sweet. 

robinbowes

Dodge said:

robinbowes said:

Having recommended a Unit67, I need to state that I have a Compact Deluxe for sale!

Where?

In York. Not actually advertised. Yet.

stickyfiddle

robinbowes said:

stickyfiddle said:

GavRichList said:

The Cali compact deluxe is glorious. That should be your purchase. 

This is almost certainly where I'm going to end up if I'm honest because the bass one is awesome. I wonder if I could actually try the bass one with the HPF turned all the way down as well. Must be worth a try!

The one thing that's making me think about Wampler is the tone controls. And just the fact that I love Wong... 

Having recommended a Unit67, I need to state that I have a Compact Deluxe for sale!

@robinbowes feel free to PM me!

TimmyO

I do like the Fat General 

TimmyO

I had a Cali big box with transformer - ace but very effecty - sounds like you want ‘more’ rather than effecty 

Fazer

I've only just got the Hamstead Zenith but very impressed so far, and it also sounds like it's got some kind of EUNA thing going on with super bright highs.

EricTheWeary

https://youtu.be/R3z0dFoPwyc?si=f2NzI2DOh7l3eQXB

TPS just dropped another compressor video. 

stickyfiddle

EricTheWeary said:

https://youtu.be/R3z0dFoPwyc?si=f2NzI2DOh7l3eQXB

TPS just dropped another compressor video. 

Ha! Excellent timing  

No Wampler though  

Wazmeister

Supportact said:

One of my favourites is the Barber Tone Press. Easy to get a good sound, includes a blend knob. Does the job with minimal faff. 

Good call.

robinbowes

stickyfiddle said:

robinbowes said:

stickyfiddle said:

GavRichList said:

The Cali compact deluxe is glorious. That should be your purchase. 

This is almost certainly where I'm going to end up if I'm honest because the bass one is awesome. I wonder if I could actually try the bass one with the HPF turned all the way down as well. Must be worth a try!

The one thing that's making me think about Wampler is the tone controls. And just the fact that I love Wong... 

Having recommended a Unit67, I need to state that I have a Compact Deluxe for sale!

@robinbowes feel free to PM me!

I have indeed PMd you.

StuartMac290

Pete Cornish OC-1

Thorpy Fat General

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