Amps that pair well with the Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor
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All 3 ranked by how well they pair, from rig co-occurrence and tone-complementarity evidence
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Into the RB3's mid-forward rehearsal voice, the Opto Comp's smooth compression keeps dynamics even before the amp's own EQ reacts.
Comes later in the signal chain
Traynor SB110
Traynor
17% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Traynor SB110's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Ampeg RB-112 Rocket Bass 100-Watt Combo Bass
Ampeg
11% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain