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Posted by: JensN May 3 2008, 09:36 AM

Is there a big difference between guitar and bass compressors? And if so, what differs?

The reason I ask is that I have a Ibanez BP10 stomper that I don't use much at the moment, and I've been thinking about adding a compressor to my pedalboard (for guitar). The BP10 has three knobs, for Attack, Sustain and Level. Could I use that one with good result or should I look for something made specifically for guitars? I use my pedal baord mainly for gigs and rehersals.

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea May 3 2008, 10:05 AM

yes its different by frequencies

Posted by: JensN May 3 2008, 05:28 PM

Thank you for the quick answer.
I was afraid that would be the case...

Anyway, any recommendations for a good compressor?

Posted by: RandomVictim May 3 2008, 05:57 PM

keeley or boss seem to be popular brands for compressors....look into them

Posted by: Trond Vold May 3 2008, 06:01 PM

A cheap and (what i think) was a good one was the DOD Milkbox. I liked it better than the BOSS compressors

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic May 3 2008, 06:16 PM

Boss Compression SUstainer is a good way to go imo.

Posted by: USAMAN May 3 2008, 06:22 PM

BlackFinger by electro harmonics

Posted by: PanicProne May 3 2008, 08:45 PM

The boss is allright. But as far as I've heard the Keeley should be absolutely superb!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 3 2008, 08:47 PM

I like this one. http://www.visualsound.net/v2comp66.htm

Posted by: JVM May 3 2008, 08:47 PM

Expensive but good.

Would a bass compressor be noticeable used with a guitar? A lot of bass effects are cool used with guitars. Would it say, tighten up your bottom end? Or do nothing noticeable?

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea May 3 2008, 08:57 PM

Boss compressor is very good but be sure there is a limiter compressor
and only compresso you need the second one cause the limiter is different effect

Posted by: JensN May 4 2008, 10:16 AM

Thank you all. lots of options here.
I'll be looking in too these and see which one I like best.