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Topic: Keeley Compressor - mini review
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Greg Cutshaw
Member From: Corry, PA, USA
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posted 30 July 2006 09:31 PM
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I just got a 4 knob Keeley compressor off of ebay click here for just a few bucks more than the cost of their 2 knob model. In fact the ebay seller is the Keeley company. This thing is AWESOME and sounds so good it's hard to put the guitar down. The 4 knobs are Sustain, Level, Attack and Trim. So far I've been running the Trim full on, the level at 9 o'clock, the sustain at full on and the attack at 10:30 o'clock. This thing is studio quality with no noise and offers everything from smooth subtle compression to a good quack if you so desire. The tone of my guitar is hardly changed with the compressor inline whether the compressor is on or off. I can't compare this to anything other analog compressor so this is not a statement that Keeley is better or worse than brand X. Only that it does exactly as advertised by the company and as stated in the extensive reviews I've read. It has super sticky feet on the bottom that prevent it from moving around, even on a wood floor and a bright blue LED that tells you when it is engaged. This one has a port for an AC adapter but reported battery life is many months for normal everyday use so I hear this is not a battery sucking beast. Hands down the best stomp box I've ever bought.Greg |
Gary Peaslee
Member From: Richardson, TX USA
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posted 31 July 2006 10:14 AM
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Greg - are you using this with steel or a 6-string electric guitar? |
Greg Cutshaw
Member From: Corry, PA, USA
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posted 31 July 2006 12:14 PM
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Sorry about the confusion. So far only on 6 string guitar! It can be adjusted to be almost transparent, a setting which would be great for evening out the extreme peaks of the steel without destroying the character of the sound. This would be useful for recording but of no use when playing live. I have noticed that most modern recordings are overcompressed and sound flat. Having NO compression in recording though brings its own set of woes. I intend to try it out on steel soon. Guess this is old news to many, but I am shocked at the addiction this thing causes to playing. Almost like going from a transistor to a tube amp. Greg |
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