The Greer Black Tiger is a Greer compressor pedal, currently around $199. Close alternatives include the Keeley Classic Keeley Compressor and the Mooer Dyna Compressor. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark I and the Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube.
Greer Black Tiger
Greer · pedal
The Greer Amps Black Tiger is a compressor and sustainer pedal from US boutique manufacturer Greer Amps (Athens, Georgia), delivering optical compression with musical sustain and transparent dynamic control. Greer Amps is known for high-quality, handmade boutique effects with a reputation for tonal transparency and quality component selection. The Black Tiger provides natural, musical compression at Greer boutique quality.
What stands out
“The Greer Amps Black Tiger is a compressor and sustainer pedal from US boutique manufacturer Greer Amps (Athens, Georgia), delivering optical compression with musical sustain and transparent dynamic control”
— from the listing
“The Greer Amps Black Tiger delivers optical compression at Athens, Georgia boutique quality for players who want natural, transparent compressor character from a respected US boutique manufacturer”
— from the community notes
“its standout weakness is the greer boutique pricing above budget compressor alternatives”
— from the community notes
“Limitations: Greer Amps boutique pricing above comparable compressor alternatives”
— from the reviews
“Use-case wise it suits players who want optical compression at Greer Amps boutique quality”
— from the community notes
- optical compression
- compressor
- transparent
- musical
- sustain
- sustainer
- transparent dynamic control
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Greer Black Tiger is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Country
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Greer Black Tiger
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
16% 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)
Mesa Boogie Mark I's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube
Engl
16% 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)
Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Greer Black Tiger in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Greer Black Tiger
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tweaker 88 Head after Greer Black Tiger
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after Greer Black Tiger in the chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Carol-Ann OD-2R after Greer Black Tiger
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after Greer Black Tiger
Pedals that stack with the Greer Black Tiger
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
16% matchWren and Cuff Box of War OG's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
15% matchEarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
5% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay after Greer Black Tiger in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Greer Black Tiger — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
5% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Mr. Black Bloodmoon after Greer Black Tiger in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Greer Black Tiger — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes after Greer Black Tiger in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes after Greer Black Tiger — modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion goes after Greer Black Tiger in the chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just goes after Greer Black Tiger in the chain
Cheaper alternatives
One Control Lemon Yellow Compressor
One Control
60% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent
Red Witch Seven Sisters Grace Compressor
Red Witch
60% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent
Electro-Harmonix White Finger
Electro-Harmonix
58% similarityShared character: sustain, compressor, transparent
CNZ Audio SCP-20
Cnz Audio
56% similarityShared character: sustain, compressor, transparent
Orange King Komp Compressor
Orange
54% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent
TC Electronic forcefield
TC Electronic
53% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Keeley Classic Keeley Compressor
Keeley
63% similarityShared character: sustain, compressor, alternative
Mooer Dyna Compressor
Mooer
61% similarityShared character: sustain, compressor
J. Rockett IQ Compressor
J Rockett
57% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent
Keeley Aria V2 Compressor
Keeley
56% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent
Walrus Audio Mira
Walrus Audio
51% similarityShared character: sustain, compressor
Fairfield Circuitry Accountant
Fairfield Circuitry
51% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Greer Black Tiger?+
The closest matches in character are the Keeley Classic Keeley Compressor, the Mooer Dyna Compressor, the J. Rockett IQ Compressor. Budget picks: One Control Lemon Yellow Compressor, Red Witch Seven Sisters Grace Compressor, Electro-Harmonix White Finger. Boutique upgrades: Pigtronix Philosopher King, ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor, DryBell Module 4.
What pairs well with the Greer Black Tiger?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark I, Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube, Synergy SL2 Module — Mesa Boogie Mark I's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the Greer Black Tiger cost?+
Around $199 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).