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Post by guitarboy02451 on Jul 22, 2005 11:23:04 GMT -7
Wondering what would be a good comp pedal for a Maz Sr.
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Post by johnnyl on Jul 23, 2005 0:39:47 GMT -7
Yo Guitboy, I picked up a Keeley Comp a few weeks ago and it goes extremely well w/ my SRZ-65. Check out the reviews on harmony central- I'm pretty sure it's the best one on the market. For that matter, any of his pedals or mods are great. I've also got his bd-2 and a ts9 mod which in my opinon make a great clean boost and lead pedal (much more balls than a Fulldrive2).
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Jul 24, 2005 14:33:35 GMT -7
Hey Thanks... I actually just picked up a Boss CE-3. I already have on in the chain going to the marshall, but wanted to compress the Maz when needed. Boy what a sweet contry twang you can get out of the maz when she's heavily comped.
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Post by JoeYello on Jul 26, 2005 8:34:43 GMT -7
I have a Barber Tone Press and I can't seem to get a good sound out of it. I think I am compressor illiterate. It seems to rob my tone instead of enhancing it. any tips for settings?
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Post by Bill on Jul 26, 2005 8:47:01 GMT -7
Yes it can depending on how you set it. I've had a love/hate relationship with many comps over the years. Finally have come to the conclusion I'll use one occassionally for in the house if playing country licks at low volume. Heavy comp and delay are an essential part of the "country" sound.
With a full band I enjoy the touch sensitivity and full dynamic response Dr Z amps are noted for, and end up leaving the compressors home.
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Post by JoeYello on Jul 26, 2005 10:27:28 GMT -7
I have talked with many guitarists who use comps for solo boosts. I don't get it?
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Post by Bill on Jul 26, 2005 11:16:39 GMT -7
I have talked with many guitarists who use comps for solo boosts. I don't get it? A compressor can make a fine boost...just set the level accordingly and adjust the "squash" factor down. But then isn't that what you're buying a compressor for, to squish a little bit? And when you do that, you're limiting the amps dynamic range. I know a few guitarists using a comp for boost too, mostly out of convenience. If your goal is to boost the volume and/or gain and nothing more, a straight up boost pedal is the best way IMO. ;D
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Post by guitarboy02451 on Jul 26, 2005 11:29:20 GMT -7
It is great for country licks, great for that shimmery clean comp / chorus / delay sound (which is why I got it) and if set just right, low "squish level" and boost the level, you'll have a solo bump...
But, solo bumping is not what compression was inteded for... Comp is designed to keep everything compressed within a limited band width.
I personally wanted to have the ability to have a nice squished, shimmery clean comp/chorus/delay tone and a country lick tone and tame the Z at lower volumes.
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Post by countryshawn on Aug 1, 2005 15:56:21 GMT -7
I always use my Boss CS-3 second in the lineup (Tuner is 1st). Of course, I also play exclusively country, so coupled with a single slap analog sounding delay, it's got the sound that "I" was looking for. It needs to be said that compressors are a great tool to get certain sounds with certain setups. Different compressors have different sounds - however for my stuff, the Boss CS-3 is almost ideal. Almost. Cheers, Shawn
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Post by taswegian on Aug 2, 2005 15:56:33 GMT -7
Interesting thread as I just found my old Boss CS-2 in my parents shed that I boxed away in 1986. We had to clean out their shed and I totally forgot I had one. I remember using it for all those smacked ultra clean 80's sounds ala "The Fixx" "Police, Zenyetta Mondatta era" etc. Notice Gilmore has one in his pedal board. Might have to ebay it.
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Post by Roel on Aug 3, 2005 8:11:52 GMT -7
I use either a T rex Compnova (non squishy studio quality compressor) or a Janglebox (it can do some megasquish, sustain and even trebleboost) with my Z28. For Country and Janglepop (Byrds, Beatles etc) the Janglebox is the way to go i.m.h.o.
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Post by bolanrox on Aug 11, 2005 16:06:39 GMT -7
I am looking at getting the Keeley comp, that figuring I have a great country rig going already, I may as well get the last peice. Granted I play a Britpop / Glam Rock / New Wave mix, but good tone is good tone!
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Post by terryg on Aug 11, 2005 20:09:22 GMT -7
Nobody has mentioned the Analogman stuff. I'll do it. I've got a "Bi-Comprosser" and real I'm glad I do. I find there are absolutely appropriate places to use it. I'm real happy with the quality of the work, as this pedal has lasted me for a long time. The bicomp, for those unfamiliar, is a Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer mated to a Ross compressor. It's essentially two pedals in one, independently operable (the Squeezer feeds into the Ross). As a bonus the Ross side has an adjustable attack. These are clones of the classics, of course, but I don't think anyone would argue Analogman's abilities.
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Post by bluzsteel on Aug 12, 2005 6:49:04 GMT -7
Im not nuts about comps myself but I know the times Ive sat in with Lee Roy Parnell , or Bonnie Raitt I saw they were using MXR Dyna Comp , mostly for slide
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Post by johnnyl on Aug 12, 2005 7:54:46 GMT -7
bolanrox, I guarantee that you won't be disappointed with the Keeley Comp. I play mostly blues/rock and a little glam & 80's thrown in and it goes extremely well with clean tones or tube screamer type rhythms. Hell, I rarely turn it off. Just read the Harmony Central reviews... I love Keeley and Analogman stuff both so I'm not just on a Keeley kick. As a matter of fact, I use it in front of my Aman Sunface and it really fattens it up. Goes extremely well with a Keely modded Screamer too.
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Post by joekondziella on Aug 12, 2005 14:21:07 GMT -7
Keeley comp is an great pedal for slide and country. Very clean and I use it to bump up my Keeley modded DS-1 & Tube sceamer for jus' a little extra if the band starts getting excited during the solo section and gets too loud
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Post by garyh on Aug 12, 2005 21:08:20 GMT -7
I have an old TC Electronics compressor (sustain parametric equalizer) which I've had and loved forever but now it seems noisy through my Maz so I've ordered a Homebrew Electronics compressor retro. I hope that works better. I also ordered their germania treble booster since I loved the MP3 sample on their site and it was pretty inexpensive. Can't wait.
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Post by jzguitar on Aug 14, 2005 12:07:57 GMT -7
I'm using an AnalogMan CompRossor and I love it. It's before my overdrives and I'll kick it on for some fills and solos as well as for clean tones. I always use it for slide stuff, too. I'd like to try his BiComp someday. I've heard good things about the Menatone JAC, too. Never tried one, though.
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Post by rcrecelius on Aug 17, 2005 6:25:18 GMT -7
I use a CS2 pretty much all the time but I keep the "squash" knob turned down low. It helps keep the low end tight at higher volumes for country pickin.
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Post by billyguitar on Aug 19, 2005 15:22:43 GMT -7
I use the little Guyatone green compressor. I set the compression very low and then the volume at a hair over unity. It's a great sounding compressor and it's small so it takes up less room in the bag or back of the amp. I replaced the little knobs that came on it with some big knurled knobs from Radio Shack. Now I can adjust levels on the fly. It works great as a clean volume boost also. There are lots of good compressors. I recommend plugging them into a very clean amp that won't distort and listen for the pedal to distort. I think the old Boss did and I know for sure that the Marshall, Edward The Compressor, did. You don't want that or any loss in treble.
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Post by hdahs143 on Aug 19, 2005 19:06:50 GMT -7
I've used both a Boss CS-3, and a Keeley. The Boss has the Nashville/Brent Mason sound nailed. By that, I mean it definitely colors the sound and is by no means transparent. But it sounds great at what it does. I use the Keeley now, and it is my favorite. It sounds different than the Boss, but it is very transparent, and very quiet. Used after the O/D as Keeley suggests, is my preference, and makes controlled feedback a snap! I hope this helps.
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Post by halsey on Sept 8, 2005 10:39:17 GMT -7
I use a Way Huge Saffron Squeeze, and I have never turned it off since I purchased it. It cleans up all the boomy lows and evens it out amazingly, and without it, my mini Z just seems a bit out of control down low. It's very warm and dynamic, and if I turn the volume on it up past 12 o'clock, it works like an excitable clean boost. Love love love.
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Post by pjacques on Sept 28, 2005 11:35:24 GMT -7
I use the Analogman Bi-Compressor as well and really love it for Chickin' Pickin'. Don't really use the Orange Squeezer side unless I need a boost. The two on at the same time get a little noisy. The Prescription ES has some serious "sag" which actually adds a decent amount of compression to the signal even uncompressed. I also use a Guyatone Tube Echo when I need delay. It has an adjustable tape simulation feature which can really dial in a nice "low-fi" delay that's very musical.
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Post by imyurhuckleberry on Sept 28, 2005 17:08:47 GMT -7
I have tried them all, and you just can't beat the Keeley for the price. Amazing comp pedal.
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Post by johnnyl on Sept 29, 2005 8:45:01 GMT -7
I'd have to agree teleberry - I rarely turn mine off - my SRZ-65 really comes alive when it's on.
johnny
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Post by echoecho on Oct 1, 2005 10:38:36 GMT -7
I'm a big fan of the Keely Comp. It's simple and doesn't add a lot of noise.
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Post by imyurhuckleberry on Oct 17, 2005 8:59:56 GMT -7
I second that Johnny
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Post by James on Oct 22, 2005 18:55:26 GMT -7
I am reading mostly rave reviews about the Keely Comp pedal.........and some reviews on the T rex compnova....... Is either one better in anyones opinion? They sound the same to me online, but, the keely one has got the Guitar Player award..and more writups. Anyway, I am looking to add one to my Pedal Board ............
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Post by billyguitar on Oct 22, 2005 19:34:32 GMT -7
It seems the consensus is no consensus. So don't stroke over it too much. Just buy a good one and you'll be happy.
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Post by James on Oct 26, 2005 17:47:38 GMT -7
well...thats great advice..........thanks !
I just got the keeley and plugged her in.........You guys above were right.........great pedal.
end of story!
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