Bricksnbeatles
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For years the forum has had people begging for one of the many 1176 flavored Compressor pedals. But how about the other uber-classic studio compressor that’s a favorite of guitarists: the iconic LA-2A. The original is admittedly a tad bit complicated for trying to fit into a tiny box, but there are two modern takes that fit the bill and fit the box:
www.effectrode.com
www.uniontone.com
One uses a sub-mini tube, while the other likely swaps the tubes for FETs. Here’s the og schematic, for reference.
And, @Robert if you really wanna get fancy— *the* McGuinn 12 string sound is a pair of these in series. If you want a challenge, it would be rad if you were able to do a two-in-one (stacked boards? The one without tubes?) take on it that fit a 1590BB (or 125B
)
PC-2A Tube Compressor - Effectrode
Setting the standard in natural, musical, super low-noise compression—the PC-2A compressor will inspire you to play and create music.
www.effectrode.com
LAB — Union Tube & Transistor
The LAB is an optical compressor. It uses custom optocouplers to achieve up to 30dB of musical-sounding compression. We loved how in the recording studio even with tons of compression the old optical compressors such as the LA-2A, the LA-3, the LA-4 sounded smooth and natural. The essence of the L
www.uniontone.com
One uses a sub-mini tube, while the other likely swaps the tubes for FETs. Here’s the og schematic, for reference.
And, @Robert if you really wanna get fancy— *the* McGuinn 12 string sound is a pair of these in series. If you want a challenge, it would be rad if you were able to do a two-in-one (stacked boards? The one without tubes?) take on it that fit a 1590BB (or 125B
)
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