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Compressor Pedals

An electric guitar compression pedal will give you incredible volume control. 
You set the threshold, and the compression pedal will increase the lows and minimize the highs to stay within your levels.

Compressor pedals commonly control volume, tone, attack, and sustain. 

You will find compression pedals from brands such as MXR, Maxon, Electro-HarmonixWamplerKeeley, and Xotic.

  • Wampler Pedal Mini Ego Compressor pedal Wampler Pedal Mini Ego Compressor pedal

    Wampler Pedal Mini Ego Compressor pedal

    The Wampler Pedal Mini Ego Compressor pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! Now widely regarded as the industry standard in guitar pedal compression, the Mini Ego Compressor brings a new level of of control to what is expected and needed by today's guitar...
    $149.99
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  • Keeley Electronics Compressor Plus pedal Keeley Electronics Compressor Plus pedal

    Keeley Electronics Compressor Plus pedal

    The Keeley Electronics Compressor Plus pedal.  FREE shipping in the USA! The Keeley Compressor is the most popular boutique compressor in the world.  With well over 50,000 compressors built in our shop we have an expert understanding of...
    $149.00
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  • Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor pedal

    Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor pedal

    The Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor pedal. FREE shipping in the USA! Guitar and bass Compressor/Sustainer pedal FOREST GREEN COMPRESSOR (FGC) is designed to meet the highest standards of guitar and bass compression. There is extremely low...
    $195.00
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  • Xotic Effects SP Compressor Xotic Effects SP Compressor

    Xotic Effects SP Compressor

    The Xotic Effects SP Compressor. FREE shipping in the USA!The new Xotic SP Compressor offers the same OTA (operational transconductance amplifier) technology used in what many guitar players consider the best compressor ever, the Ross Compressor. Our new...
    $147.00
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What does a compressor pedal do?

Compression pedals give you volume control. A compression pedal turns down the volume of your guitar when the signal becomes louder than the set max level. It will turn up the volume of your guitar when the signal drops below your set level.

Where should I place my compressor pedal?

Compression is a volume control pedal that typically goes at the beginning of your chain with your filters, delays, and pitch shifters. Gain based pedals (overdrive/distortion) go next.

Can you use a compressor pedal with distortion?

Yes, you can use a compressor pedal with distortion! If you put your compressor before the distortion you will notice a bigger difference in your tone.

What should I look for in a compression pedal?

It all depends upon the player. Some players prefer simplicity while some players prefer more control over the compressor parameters. If you are unsure what you need in a compressor we would love to help you find the right one!