Compressors under $150 -- BYOC 5-Knob?

[Dawg76]

Not a pedal junkie as I only use OD and delay currently. Play mostly classic/southern rock; humbuckers. Looking for a good true-bypass compressor pedal under $150. No hiss wanted.

BYOC 5-knob
Barber Tone Press
BBE Orange Squash
?


Thanks -

 

[monkmiles]

Check out the few offered by CMATMODs. I have his Deluxe Compressor which is a Ross clone but with 4 knobs. Sometimes he lists his pedals on ebay at slightly lower prices too.

 

[bulbasaur_85]

used Keeley Comp perhaps? I've heard good things about the new script logo Dynacomp reissues too - a few dollars over your price range.

 

[BeauZooka]

The Barber Tone Press gets great reviews. Goes for $149.95 new.

 

[blackba]

Check out this site. Mainly with a bass interest, but good to know on guitar. http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/toppicks.shtml

I really like my tone press, but I do find it a bit noisy. I just got a Diamond Bass Comp and that pedal is really quiet compared to the Tone Press.

I think a BBE optostomp,might be your best bet.

 

[keto]

Marshall ED-1 is a very good low cost solution. Tweakable EQ, I have to run mine around 11 o'clock to get a balanced sound, can be set quite bright if desired. Quiet and quite transparent at low gain/compression settings. Should be able to find one well under $100.

 

[Kaji13]

I've heard that's one of the harder builds.

 

[A440]

whirlwind red box (dyna comp)

 

[clc12rock]

Maxon CP-101 is a great comp for around $140 new.

 

[flantrax]

The Barber Tone Press gets great reviews. Goes for $149.95 new.

+ 1 on the Barber Tone Press...awesome comp at any price...great as a clean boost as well...good luck

 

[Dawg76]

I've heard that's one of the harder builds.

I'd be getting a pre-built ($135). Have read some good things, but curious as to anyone experience w/ the BYOC.

 

[Hugo Da Rosa]

Might find a used Diamond Comp for under $150.

 

[phusana]

Check out the BYOC forum, you can sometimes find one there from a builder. I found my 5-knob BYOC compressor on ebay for $95 earlier this year. Great compressor, no hiss, very versatile with the wet/dry blend knob.

 

[zosozep7]

Check out the few offered by CMATMODs. I have his Deluxe Compressor which is a Ross clone but with 4 knobs. Sometimes he lists his pedals on ebay at slightly lower prices too.

+1 on that! Definetely a nice compressor. I see them used on evilbay for good prices.

 

[jdolll]

It's pretty difficult on the scale of byoc builds but semi decent soldering skills and a solid ability to follow directions and it's
doable. I love mine the addition of the blend knob makes it an almost always on pedal for me. Doesn't sound compressed bit adds sustain and note seperation. It can do as much as any Ross gray clone out there it's just got a bunch more features. Don't be afraid of the build. If you can solder your golden.