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Fender Compugilist Compressor/Distortion Pedal

Compressor/Distortion Pedal with Bass Boost and Gain Reduction LED
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Combines Heightened Sustain and Satisfying Grind

The Fender Compugilist compressor/distortion pedal injects your playing with heightened sustain and satisfying grind in a way that’s sure to inspire. These two discrete, all-analog effects are independently switchable, so you can use them either by themselves or stacked. You also get a Bass Boost switch, which is a great way to fatten up thin-sounding single-coil pickups. Despite all this functionality, the Compugilist is a breeze to use, thanks to a straightforward control set. If you want the flexibility of having high-quality compression and distortion in one pedalboard-friendly chassis, plug into the Compugilist — it’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

User-requested features you’ll appreciate at every gig

Beyond its wide-ranging compression and distortion, every aspect of the Fender Compugilist compressor/distortion pedal is tailored for live performers. LED-backlit knobs show you your settings at a glance, even on a dark stage. Battery changes are fast and easy thanks to the innovative battery compartment design. And with all this packed into a rugged anodized aluminum enclosure, Sweetwater can confirm that this pedal will stand up to regular use and abuse.

Fender Compugilist Compressor/Distortion Pedal Features:

  • Dual compressor/distortion pedal for electric guitar
  • All-original circuit designed by Fender
  • Discrete, all-analog effects are independently switchable
  • Bass Boost switch fattens up thin-sounding pickups
  • Gain Reduction LED helps you manage your compression level
  • Straightforward controls make dialing in your sound easy
  • Ultra-rugged construction with anodized aluminum case
  • Innovative battery compartment makes it fast and easy to change batteries
  • LED-backlit knobs show you your settings at a glance, even on dark stages

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Compressor/Distortion
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Batteries: 1 x 9V
  • Power Usage: 75mA
  • Height: 2.5"
  • Width: 3.75"
  • Depth: 4.9"
  • Weight: 1.2 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0234551000

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Rated 5/5

Massively Underrated Box

I've had this thing for about two years. It's a staple on my board and is rock solid. The bass boost switch is magic and sounds great cleaned up and gained up. The compressor does what it needs to do. Don't sleep on this one.
Music background: 17 years of gigging
Rated 5/5

Absolutely Amazing

I have no idea why Fender made this pedal because it is literally perfect for my needs and no one elses. And given the fact that there are about 2 reviews for this thing it seems like Fender had a wiretap in my house. Rest assured, This pedal is fantastic and if you have oddly specific needs this pedal is for you. They essentially crammed two of their other pedals, The Bends and The Pugilist to make this monstrosity. I was considering buying both pedals but I was having a hard time justifying purchasing both of them. Then I noticed that this pedal exists and decided to try it out.

The compressor half is extremely subtle. You can make the compression work harder if you want to but I am not a big fan of in-your-face compressors. It just so slightly reduces the high-end and brings the low-end up to create a sound that lasts for days and feels like butter under your fingers.

The Distortion half is excellent as a clean-boost. I don't really like the sound of the distortion. This isn't to say the Distortion is bad. Its just not a sound that I'm particularly after but it's nice to have the sonic capability available should I run across a song where it would become necessary. Once the gain is rolled off the Distortion barely colors the tone at all and adds the Oomph necessary for clean leads.

The only thing I don't like about the pedal is I miss the Amp-Jewel that is on most of the other pedals that Fender makes. I wish it were just arbitrarily added for the aesthetic. Beyond that its durable and exceptionally pretty. If you really wanted both The Pugilist and The Bends effect pedals but didn't care for the extra functionality of having both pedals individually, and also wanted both of those effects in a smaller form factor that doesn't crowd your pedal board, and also want to save a tiny bit of money, then this pedal is for you.
Music background: Recording Musician

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