The Boss CP-1X Compressor is a Boss compressor pedal, currently around $158.50. Close alternatives include the Boss BC-1X and the Ashdown Velvet Compressor. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Boss CP-1X Compressor
Boss · pedal
The Boss CP-1X is a multi-band compressor pedal for electric guitar using advanced multi-band processing to compress bass, mid, and treble frequencies independently, avoiding the squashing or thinning artifacts common in broadband guitar compressors. Features four controls: Comp, Attack, Level, and Tone. A four-LED gain reduction meter shows compression activity. Shares the multi-band architecture of the bass-specific BC-1X, adapted to guitar frequency response. Used in studio and live settings where natural, transparent compression is preferred.
- compression
- transparent
- natural
- dynamic
- musical
- transient
- bass
- sensitivity
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Boss CP-1X Compressor is commonly used in
- Funk
- Jazz
- Country
- Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Boss CP-1X Compressor
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
18% matchInto a transparent tone, Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp brings the mid-forward it's missing
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun Ceriatone 2202H into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose LTD's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Egnater Tweaker 88 Head brings the low gain it's missing
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchRun Bad Cat Lynx 50 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the Boss CP-1X Compressor
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
24% matchRun JHS Smiley into that transparent platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
23% matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal
pedal
10% matchKeep Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal after Boss CP-1X Compressor in the signal chain, clear of Boss CP-1X Compressor's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Meris Polymoon
Meris
10% matchKeep Meris Polymoon after Boss CP-1X Compressor in the signal chain, clear of Boss CP-1X Compressor's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchFender Hammertone Overdrive's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Boss CP-1X Compressor delivers it
J. Rockett Blue Note Select
J Rockett
tonal matchInto Boss CP-1X Compressor, J. Rockett Blue Note Select is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchBoss CP-1X Compressor leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature wants
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, attack
Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer
Boss
69% similarityShared character: signal_chain, attack, compression
Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor
Ampeg
69% similarityShared character: bass, peak, compressor
Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Blaxx
68% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, attack
Laney Black Country Customs Custard Factory Compressor
Laney
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer BLE400
Behringer
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Boss BC-1X
Boss
78% similarity“Shares the multi-band architecture of the bass-specific BC-1X, adapted to guitar frequency response”
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
71% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, attack
Caline Blue CP 45 Caline
Caline
69% similarityShared character: compressor, signal_chain, attack
Demon FX Optocoupler Bass Compressor Just
Demon Fx
68% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition
MXR
68% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Empress Bass Compressor Blue
Empress
68% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, studio
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Boss CP-1X Compressor?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss BC-1X, the Ashdown Velvet Compressor, the Caline Blue CP 45 Caline. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher, Boss LMB-3 Bass Limiter/Enhancer, Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor.
What pairs well with the Boss CP-1X Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Into a transparent tone, Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp brings the mid-forward it's missing.
How much does the Boss CP-1X Compressor cost?+
Around $158.50 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).