Keeley Compressors-Anyone use them?

[dylumph]

I've been checking them out after using one one night. It was the 4 knober and I was impressed with how it made my LP sound. The 2 knobers seem to be popular too. Is it worth the extra $ for the 4 knober?
I'm hoping someone has either and can give me some experenced input.

Thanks

Dylumph!

[767400]

I had the 4 knob version and thought it was great. If I'm not mistaken the two knob version is the same but the trip pots are on the inside of the pedal. I use to move all 4 knobs around allot so I think it is very practical to have them all on the outside. I ended up selling mine for a Pine Green Compressor and really miss the sustain the Keeley had, but also love the PGC.

[dylumph]

Thanks, I'm leaning toward the 4 knob. Does your 69 LP have P-90s? I have a R6 along with several HB lps and I can't imagine the tone I might get out of those P-90s with this compressor.

[lukeII]

I have the two knob version that I use with all types of electric (HB & P90 Les Paul, Strats & Teles) It works great. The 4 knob didn't exist when I bought mine. If it had I would have bought that just for the extra flexibility (plus the difference in cash isn't huge). If you are buying new or can find a used 4 knob (kind of rare) go with that. 767400 I would be curious to hear your comparison on the tone of the Keeley vs the PGC (thinking about getting one of those).

[767400]

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/sho...d.php?t=467395

4 knob for sale at a good price.

[767400]

Straight Apples to apples comparison. The Keeley had the best sustain I have ever heard. Beano like. I really loved that. But with that sustain comes a pronounced hiss. You don't notice it while playing, just when you stop. The Pine Green Compressor has a wonderful subtlety to its compression. It doesn't squash the notes, it just evens them out nicely. I also enjoy the BODY setting on the PGC. You can really shape the sound for a variety of playing. Booming bass to clear highs. In my humble opinion I think Bjorn is a effects genius.

[lukeII]

Thanks 767400 (Jeeze I feel like I am in the Thx1138 movie).

[Alter]

i have the 4 knob version and i always leave the two extra knobs on the fixed position (same as 2 knob). However, if you want to mess with the attack (a very specific type of compression), or use the compressor with active pickups or acoustics with built-in preamps, than the two extra knobs come in handy.

[Mikey2201]

Cmatmods- has a 4 knob compressor that is awesome, cheaper as high or metter quality and dead quiet