The Carl Martin Comp/Limiter is a Carl Martin compressor pedal, currently around $170.70. Close alternatives include the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp and the Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression. It pairs well with the Laney LX20R and the Laney LX65R.
Carl Martin Comp/Limiter
Carl Martin · pedal
The Carl Martin Comp/Limiter is a combined compression and limiting pedal providing dynamic control for guitar and bass players. Offers dual-function operation covering soft optical-style compression for sustain enhancement and hard limiting for peak control. Controls include Threshold, Compression, Attack, and Level for precise dynamic shaping. Carl Martin Danish boutique construction ensures reliable signal processing quality. Suited for players who need both compression and hard limiting in a single pedal for studio recording and live performance.
- compression
- dynamic
- compressor
- attack
- reliable
- boutique
- peak
- sustain
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Carl Martin Comp/Limiter is commonly used in
- Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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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 Carl Martin Comp/Limiter
Laney LX20R
Laney
34% matchThe Comp/Limiter's reliable, attack-focused compression evens dynamics before the LX20R's own bedroom-practice drive.
Laney LX65R
Laney
31% matchCarl Martin Comp/Limiter leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Laney LX65R wants
Park P50 Classic
Park
31% matchInto Carl Martin Comp/Limiter, Park P50 Classic is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
Marshall Jmp Super Lead 50w
Marshall
28% matchCarl Martin Comp/Limiter leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Mojotone British 18-Watt Style 1x12 Combo Cabinet
Mojotone
27% matchMojotone British 18-Watt Style 1x12 Combo Cabinet leans into Marshall-style amps, precisely the platform Carl Martin Comp/Limiter wants
Friedman JEL-Junior (Jake E. Lee Signature) 20W Head
Friedman
26% matchCarl Martin Comp/Limiter is voiced for Marshall-style amps — Friedman JEL-Junior (Jake E. Lee Signature) 20W Head gives it exactly that
Laney Lionheart Tom Quayle Loudpedal
Laney
25% matchInto Laney Lionheart Tom Quayle Loudpedal, Carl Martin Comp/Limiter is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
Friedman Runt 20
Friedman
24% matchInto Friedman Runt 20, Carl Martin Comp/Limiter is right at home: it's built around Marshall-style amps
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Pedals that stack with the Carl Martin Comp/Limiter
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
9% matchWhat Tech 21 SansAmp brings here leans toward analog warmth — that's worth building a pairing around
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
9% matchWhat Univox Super-Fuzz brings here leans toward octave — that's worth building a pairing around
Keeley Halo
Keeley
6% matchKeeley Halo's ambient voice goes after Carl Martin Comp/Limiter in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Carl Martin Comp/Limiter's own compressed character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
6% matchRun Walrus Audio Fable after Carl Martin Comp/Limiter in the signal chain, clear of Carl Martin Comp/Limiter's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Mojo Gear
72% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
DigiTech XMS Main Squeeze Compressor Sustainer
Digitech
70% similarityShared character: sustain, dynamic_control, live_performances
Carl Martin Classic Opto-Compressor
Carl Martin
70% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, overdrive_pedals, compressor
DOD 280 Compressor
Dod
70% similarityShared character: peak, overdrive_pedals, compressor
Artec Turbo Compressor
Artec
69% similarityShared character: peak, overdrive_pedals, compressor
Aphex Punch Factory Compressor
Aphex
69% similarityShared character: live_performances, peak, compressor
Boutique & premium upgrades
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Origin Effects
72% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Carl Martin Andy Timmons Signature
Carl Martin
69% similarityShared character: overdrive_pedals, compressor, signal_chain
Pigtronix Philosopher King
Pigtronix
63% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression
Empress Effects Compressor MKII (Blue Sparkle)
Empress
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
73% similarityShared character: peak, overdrive_pedals, compressor
Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression
Jackson Audio
71% similarityShared character: pedal, overdrive_pedals, compressor
HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro
Homebrew
67% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression
Line 6 Constrictor
Line 6
65% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, compression
W-LM Compression Fracture
W-LM
64% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, pedal
Suhr Koji Comp
Suhr
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Carl Martin Comp/Limiter?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp, the Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression, the HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro. Budget picks: Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone), DigiTech XMS Main Squeeze Compressor Sustainer, Carl Martin Classic Opto-Compressor. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor, Carl Martin Andy Timmons Signature, Pigtronix Philosopher King.
What pairs well with the Carl Martin Comp/Limiter?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney LX20R, Laney LX65R, Park P50 Classic — The Comp/Limiter's reliable, attack-focused compression evens dynamics before the LX20R's own bedroom-practice drive..
How much does the Carl Martin Comp/Limiter cost?+
Around $170.70 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).