Boss cs-3

fathom66 · #1 05-03-2011, 10:19 PM

Im looking to buy a compressor pedal but I dont want to shell out $200 for the Markbass Compressore. I was looking into the Boss cs-3 since I heard it does well with bass....is this true? Ill probably be running it through my Fender Rumble 350...Any suggestions?

bongomania · #2 05-03-2011, 10:21 PM

Better choices: DOD Milkbox, Boss LMB-3, BBE OptoStomp. The CS-3 cuts the low end. It can be modded for better low end though, if you are decent at soldering.

fathom66 · #3 05-03-2011, 10:55 PM

Ok...is the boss LMB-3 that great...does it do the same thing? What would be ideal settings for that....Im new to the compressor lingo.

bongomania · #4 05-03-2011, 11:34 PM

Please check the FAQ linked in my sig.

fathom66 · #5 05-04-2011, 03:52 AM

Ok Mr Bongo...Since the milkbox is no longer in production...which of the last two would you recommend. Ive read some of your past posts and you seem pretty high on the LMB-3. Im just trying to tear away from my GT-6B and just use the pedals Ill actually need, hence the research for compressors. What I plan to use eventually is this

AMP- Fender Rumble 350
*Sansamp bass driver DI
Compressor (depends on which)
Wah- Morley Mark Tremonti power wah boost (on occasion)
Dist- EH bass big muff Pi (on occasion)

Anything else I should have in here that I lack or dont need? I read your take on the GT-6b and I agree...I think I have too much in it to actually use.

bongomania · #6 05-04-2011, 07:52 AM

The Milkbox can be found on the used market for cheap, every day of the year. Between the 3 I mentioned, it's up to personal taste only.

fathom66 · #7 05-04-2011, 08:13 AM

LOL...its hard to tell unless I get all three of them you know. These days I dont have that kind of money unless I spend a ba-jillion on gas. What is YOUR preference? Either way...you gave me some ideas...thanks.

psongjh · #8 05-05-2011, 03:53 PM

I have the Humphrey modded CS-3. It's OK but I just bought a VFE White Horse (on its way) to try out because I was looking for something that does occasional OD without having a dedicated pedal for it.

I'm no expert in compressors like Bongo is, but the impression I get from the CS-3 is that it's pretty transparent and does a decent job evening the levels out. But it feels a little too subtle to my ears.

rob_thebassman · #9 05-05-2011, 04:46 PM

im thinkin about gettin a CS-3 and use the mod on bongos site

rob_thebassman · #10 05-05-2011, 04:49 PM

the LMB-3 seems to do a smiley face in the frequencies (mid scoop)

bongomania · #11 05-05-2011, 11:21 PM

It does, only IF you use the "enhance" knob.

audiomitch · #12 05-06-2011, 09:45 AM

I have a CS-3 with the Monte Allums Opto Plus mod. I wasn't crazy about what it did with bass alone. I felt it still cut the lows and is pretty heavy handed with squashing the signal. I have to admit I didn't spend a lot of time trying to dial it in, my BBE Opto Stomp pretty much does what I want with two knobs.

I like this mod for guitars and other signals, just wasn't that impressed with bass alone. I plan on experimenting in the future, so my opinion may change. So many toys, so little time...