The Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor is a Greer compressor pedal. Close alternatives include the Electro-Harmonix White Finger and the Keeley GC-2. It pairs well with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head and the Mesa Boogie Mark I.
Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor
Greer · pedal
The Greer Amps Lamplighter is an optical compressor pedal from US boutique manufacturer Greer Amps (Athens, Georgia), delivering smooth, transparent optical compression with Level, Compress (sensitivity), and a Voicing switch for different compression characters. The Lamplighter uses an optical LDR compression circuit for natural, musical compression suited for clean playing, single-note passages, and dynamic control. Greer Amps handmade US boutique construction.
What stands out
“The Greer Amps Lamplighter delivers optical compressor character with Level, Compress, and Voicing controls for natural, transparent dynamic compression at Athens, Georgia boutique quality, suited for players who want smooth, musical optica…”
— from the community notes
“Use-case wise it suits players who want optical compression with voicing selection at Greer Amps quality”
— from the community notes
“The Greer Amps Lamplighter is an optical compressor pedal from US boutique manufacturer Greer Amps (Athens, Georgia), delivering smooth, transparent optical compression with Level, Compress (sensitivity), and a Voicing switch for different …”
— from the listing
“Its standout strength is the optical LDR compression with Voicing switch and Greer Amps boutique quality”
— from the community notes
“The Lamplighter uses an optical LDR compression circuit for natural, musical compression suited for clean playing, single-note passages, and dynamic control”
— from the listing
- optical
- optical compression
- compressor
- smooth
- musical
- transparent
- natural
- clean
Genres the Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Country
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
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)
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
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 leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor in the chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R goes after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
16% matchWhat Wren and Cuff Box of War OG brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
16% matchWhat EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
6% 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 Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor's smooth voice out front: JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay goes after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb
Walrus Audio
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor — 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
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Warm Audio Jet Phaser after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Donner Big Mouth Distortion after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just after Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Electro-Harmonix White Finger
Electro-Harmonix
61% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, natural
Keeley GC-2
Keeley
60% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, transparent
Orange King Komp Compressor
Orange
58% similarityShared character: compressor, natural, transparent
Rocktron Big Crush Compressor
Rocktron
58% similarityShared character: sensitivity, compressor, smooth
MXR Super Comp M132
Dunlop
58% similarityShared character: sensitivity, compressor, transparent
Fishman AFX AcoustiComp Mini
Fishman
58% similarityShared character: sensitivity, compressor, natural
Vox Valvenergy Smooth Impact
Vox
57% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, natural
Keeley Classic Keeley Compressor
Keeley
57% similarityShared character: compressor, natural, alternative
SolidGoldFX Compression Machine
Solidgoldfx
57% similarityShared character: compressor, natural, transparent
Foxgear Squeeze
Foxgear
57% similarityShared character: sensitivity, compressor, transparent
One Control Lemon Yellow Compressor
One Control
57% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent, clean
Donner Lax Comp
Donner
57% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent, smooth
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor?+
The closest matches in character are the Electro-Harmonix White Finger, the Keeley GC-2, the Orange King Komp Compressor.
What pairs well with the Greer Lamplighter Optical Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Mesa Boogie Mark I, Synergy SL2 Module — Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying.