The Most Popular Compressor Pedals Used by Bassists

Based on data from 660 artists on Equipboard
Updated August 2021

A compressor pedal is incredibly useful for bassists, regardless of the genre played. Here are the three most popular compressor pedals for bassists on Equipboard.

Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer

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Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
The Boss CS-3 offers subtle to exaggerated compression with plenty of tone-sculpting capabilities making it one of the most versatile compressors on the market.
Notable Artists
Noel Gallagher
Thomas DeLonge
Jack White
Frequently Used For
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MXR M102 Dyna Comp

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MXR M102 Dyna Comp
One of the most popular compressors of all time, the MXR Dyna Comp evens out your volume while adding sustain with a simple two-knob control.
Notable Artists
John Frusciante
Kevin Parker
Billie Joe Armstrong
Frequently Used For
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alternative rock icon ALTERNATIVE ROCK
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EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal

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EBS MultiComp True Dual Band Compressor Pedal
This multiband compressor from EBS delivers studio-quality compression in an easy to dial in format.
Notable Artists
Gustavo Cerati
Tim Commerford
Davie504
Frequently Used For
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metal icon METAL
hard rock icon HARD ROCK
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