Amps that pair well with the BBE OptiComp

Marshall Super Bass

Run the OptiComp ahead of the Super Bass's pedal-friendly front end and pick dynamics even out without dulling the natural pickup tone.

Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head

Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head is voiced for Marshall-style amps — BBE OptiComp gives it exactly that

PRS HX 50 Head

The OptiComp's optical, dynamic compression evens the signal before the HX 50's own driven, tube-forward voicing.

Laney Richter

Ahead of the Richter, the OptiComp's optical compression keeps the attack even before that stage-monitoring EQ ever colors it.

Laney Cub 8 Valve

The OptiComp's simple, optical squash evens out the attack before it ever reaches the Cub 8's own bright, valve breakup.

Hiwatt DR504 Combo 1x12

BBE OptiComp is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Hiwatt DR504 Combo 1x12 gives it exactly that

Suhr SL68 MkII 100-Watt

Run the OptiComp ahead of the SL68 so its transparent compression evens out pick dynamics before the amp's clean headroom takes over.

3rd Power Phantom Dragon 45

Run the OptiComp before the Phantom Dragon 45 for dynamic, optical compression before the amp's own expressive, stage-ready preamp reacts.

Orange OR30 Head

BBE OptiComp's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Orange OR30 Head delivers it

Marshall 1987X MK II Reissue 2-Channel 50-Watt

BBE OptiComp's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying

Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Amplifier Head

What BBE OptiComp brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around

Marshall Studio Classic SC20H Limited Purple

What BBE OptiComp brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around

Blackstar Artisan 30H Head

BBE OptiComp is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Blackstar Artisan 30H Head gives it exactly that

Hiwatt Leeds AC60

Into Hiwatt Leeds AC60, BBE OptiComp is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps

Marshall DSL100H

BBE OptiComp leans toward dynamic, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Friedman Plex Head with 4x12 Cabinet

BBE OptiComp's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Friedman Plex Head with 4x12 Cabinet delivers it

Blackstar HT5-210

Blackstar HT5-210 leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform BBE OptiComp wants

Marshall 1987X Plexy 50W Head

What BBE OptiComp brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around

Hiwatt Leeds GO40

Into Hiwatt Leeds GO40, BBE OptiComp is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps

Hiwatt Hi-5

BBE OptiComp is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Hiwatt Hi-5 gives it exactly that

Fargen Micro Plex Full Stack

Fargen Micro Plex Full Stack leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform BBE OptiComp wants

Laney Klipp

Into Laney Klipp, BBE OptiComp is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps

Marshall JCM800 2203ZW

What BBE OptiComp brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around

Suhr SL67 MKII

BBE OptiComp's own voicing points at Marshall-style amps, and Suhr SL67 MKII delivers it