The Maxon Compressor CP101 is a Maxon compressor pedal, currently around $169.95. Close alternatives include the HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro and the Movall Audio Pandora Comp. It pairs well with the Fender Twin Reverb Head and the Hiwatt Custom DR20H.

Maxon Compressor CP101

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The Maxon CP101 Compressor is an entry-level compressor from Japanese manufacturer Maxon, delivering basic compression with Sustain and Level controls at accessible Maxon pricing. The CP101 provides standard guitar compression for sustain and dynamic control from the respected Maxon Japanese manufacturer.

  • compression
  • sustain
  • compressor
  • release
  • simple
  • accessible japanese maxon pricing
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$169.95View on Reverb

Price updated Aug 27, 2026

Genres the Maxon Compressor CP101 is commonly used in

  • Country Pop
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Country
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Amps that pair well with the Maxon Compressor CP101

Fender Twin Reverb Head

amplifier

9% match
$657.05via Reverb

Both lean toward compressed and dynamic respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing

Hiwatt Custom DR20H

Hiwatt

9% match

Hiwatt Custom DR20H's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying

Pedals that stack with the Maxon Compressor CP101

Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

Boss

7% match
$99.99via Reverb

Both lean toward compressed and dynamic respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing

Catalinbread Giygas

Catalinbread

7% match
$129.99via Reverb

Catalinbread Giygas's own octave character is the real reason this is worth trying

Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay

Maxon

5% match
$349via Reverb

Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay's analog warmth voice goes after Maxon Compressor CP101 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Maxon Compressor CP101's own compressed character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Meris LVX Delay

Meris

5% match

Keep Meris LVX Delay after Maxon Compressor CP101 in the signal chain, clear of Maxon Compressor CP101's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Cheaper alternatives

Mooer SCS1 Spark Compressor

Mooer

71% similarity
$61.67via Reverb

Shared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression

Donner Sustain

Donner

70% similarity
$24.99via Reverb

Shared character: compressor, compression, simple

Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo

Dunlop

69% similarity
$149.99via Reverb

Shared character: compressor, compression

Mosky Audio Roller

Mosky Audio

67% similarity
$48.74via Reverb

Shared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression

Maestro Arcas

Maestro

66% similarity
$59via Reverb

Shared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression

NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor

Nux

63% similarity
$117.41via Reverb

Shared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression

Boutique & premium upgrades

Pigtronix Philosopher King

Pigtronix

62% similarity
$324.99via Reverb

Shared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression

Carl Martin Andy Timmons Signature

Carl Martin

95% similarity
$376.72via Reverb

similar tone character

Maxon RTC600 Compressor

Maxon

94% similarity
$359via Reverb

similar tone character

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HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro

Homebrew

80% similarity

Shared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression

Movall Audio Pandora Comp

Movall Audio

79% similarity

Shared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression

Rowin LEF-333 Comp

Rowin

72% similarity

Shared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression

NuX Sculpture

Nux

70% similarity

Shared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression

Hot Box Pedals CP-81

Hot Box Pedals

67% similarity

Shared character: compressor, compression, sustain

W-LM Compression Fracture

W-LM

98% similarity

similar tone character

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the Maxon Compressor CP101?+

The closest matches in character are the HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro, the Movall Audio Pandora Comp, the Rowin LEF-333 Comp. Budget picks: Mooer SCS1 Spark Compressor, Donner Sustain, Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo. Boutique upgrades: Pigtronix Philosopher King, Carl Martin Andy Timmons Signature, Maxon RTC600 Compressor.

What pairs well with the Maxon Compressor CP101?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Twin Reverb Head, Hiwatt Custom DR20H, Boss BD-2 Blues Driver — Both lean toward compressed and dynamic respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing.

How much does the Maxon Compressor CP101 cost?+

Around $169.95 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).

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