Detail 01
True bypass
The pedal is stated to leave guitar tone pristine when it is off.

Independent shopping perspective
A two-control guitar compressor for evening out dynamics, extending sustain, and tightening the sound.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
The pedal is stated to leave guitar tone pristine when it is off.
Detail 02
Compression and output level can be adjusted independently.
Detail 03
The enclosure is all metal.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It manages the input signal’s dynamic range, helping even out volume, add sustain, tighten the sound, and avoid clipping into other effects or an amplifier.
Yes. The 2014 Compressor 280 has true bypass.
It has independent Compression and Output controls.
It has a 9V DC power supply input.
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