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MXR Custom Comp CSP202

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Legendary MXR internal circuitry delivers increased dynamic range, amazing transparency, and an ultra-quiet operation.

The MXR Custom Comp effect pedal is built from the finest components available and designed with a blend of modern and classic ...

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Synyster Gates

SYNYSTER GATES Gator Grip 2.0mm picks Crybaby DCR-2SR Rack Wah MXR Carbon Copy Delay CAE Boost MXR Custom Comp
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Jim Root

On Jim Root's pedal board, Jim points out his use of the Custom Comp, simply for the compression on the clean channel.
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Misha Mansoor

pedals that have made it onto the album
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Matt Pike

Matt uses an MXR Custom Compressor for his Pedal Board.
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Zacky Vengeance

The A7X guitarist also uses an MXR Custom Comp pedal, spotted in this Premier Guitar video at (17:10).
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Fredrik Åkesson

Up close and personal with the pedalboards of the stars
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Dylan Carlson

Carlson used this effect pedal during his solo set at the First Unitarian Side Chapel in Philadelphia (2016-05-13).
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Rob Caggiano

using it for lead sound
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Circa Waves

In this picture he is seen using the Mxr custom comp
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Audley Freed

According to this pedalboard photo, posted by [Mojo Hand Fx](https://www.facebook.com/MojoHandFx?fref=photo), Audley uses an MXR Custom Comp pedal.
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JinJoo Lee

This item can be seen at the bottom of the photo.
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Mary Spender

Visible in this Instagram post by Spender.
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Tim Smith

"I have a Ratt pedal and an MXR Custom Comp pedal [CSP202]; Boss Reverb [RV-5] and Tremolo pedals [TR-2]; and I use a Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler for a few things just so I don't have 15 other pedals on the board. But the Strymon TimeLine, oh my God. Oh man, it's just unbelievable. It can do so many things. " - excerpt from Ultimate Guitar interview.
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Bert Lams

Bert uses an MXR Custom Comp, according to [Dunlop's website](http://www.jimdunlop.com/artist/bert-lams).
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Mikey Demus

An MXR Custom Comp from the personal collection of Mikey Demus of Skindred.
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Iñaki Colombo

Photo taken by Iñaki himself setting his pedalboard before show, appeared on Instagram Stories.
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James Hersey

After speaking to James my self he said one of his pedals is a "MXR Custom Comp" (Video is irelevant)
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Description

Legendary MXR internal circuitry delivers increased dynamic range, amazing transparency, and an ultra-quiet operation.

The MXR Custom Comp effect pedal is built from the finest components available and designed with a blend of modern and classic compressor technology. At the heart of the compressor pedal resides the legendary and rare CA3080 "metal can" IC that delivers increased dynamic range, greater transparency, and quieter operation. In addition, the MXR Custom Shop design team included RF suppression components into the compressor pedal for interference-free operation, and an internal attack control that allows fine-tuning of the speed of the note's initial attack. Combined with a TPDT (Triple Pole Double Throw) switch for true bypass and heavy-duty pots, the MXR Custom Comp CSP202 compressor pedal will provide years of high performance live and in the studio.

The MXR compressor pedal can be powered by one 9V battery (sold separately).

Specifications

Bypass footswitch with LED
Output knob
Sensitivity knob
CA3080 "metal can" IC
Internal attack control

4 MXR Custom Comp CSP202 Reviews

charles_douglas_willis

145

It's a compressor

It's supposed to have higher quality components for a quieter operation, but I don't have a standard Dyna Comp to compare it too. Quite a bit of flexibility with the controls and the trim pots inside. It can be pretty subtle. I sometimes use it as a clean boost in front of my overdrive, but it can get hissy with the level cranked. That may be an issue with my unclean power supply and 100 year old wiring in my house though.

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music__maze

157

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Provides warm and percussive sound, what is really good for clean stuff,especially funk.

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h_pr

250

More tweakable classic Dyna Comp

Everything that the manufacturer's description says is true. It's of the few Dyna Comp variants that still uses the now discontinued CA3080 chip, and components have been optimised so that it has a lower noise floor than on the standard model. The result is indeed the same classic warm Dyna Comp sound and quieter operation. Don't buy if you want a compressor that doesn't colour your sound, but that applies to every Dyna/Ross-inspired compressor. The two internal trim pots are a welcome addition to further tailor the sound. Excellent product.

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3 months ago
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elgringoloco

276

From pumped up cleans to smashing riffs

If you want to get a strong and warm sound, use this comp. Only used in live situations. This is a key to big riffs, powerful rythms and warm cleans. The sound just get bigger, and warms it up, even if it stays natural. Precise knobs. I've sold it just because I prefer the render of my guitars natural sounds (just a matter of taste)

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