The Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) is a Mojo Gear compressor pedal, currently around $96.12. Close alternatives include the Empress Compressor Mk II and the Suhr Koji Comp. It pairs well with the Synergy SL2 Module and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Mojo Gear · pedal
This is a clone of Dan Armstrong's Orange Squeezer, one of the earliest and most influential FET-based compressor circuits in guitar effects history, originally released in the 1970s in a distinctive orange, in-line plug-style enclosure without conventional pedal controls. The original Orange Squeezer became a favorite of studio session players for its smooth, musical compression and subtle harmonic sweetening rather than an obvious, audibly squashed effect, and it has since become one of the most cloned vintage compressor circuits among boutique builders. Mojo Gear's version reproduces that circuit for players seeking the original's transparent, studio-quality squeeze in a more modern, pedalboard-friendly format.
- compressor
- modern
- dynamic
- boutique
- session
- transparent
- compression
- studio
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) 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. - Alternative
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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. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Amps that pair well with the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Friedman BE-Mini Head brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 gives it high gain to fill it with
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Ceriatone 2202H gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Friedman Jose LTD brings the high gain it's missing
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Tweaker 88 Head's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
25% matchInto a transparent tone, Suhr Rufus Reloaded brings the fuzzy it's missing
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
25% matchFjord Fuzz Berserk's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Catalinbread Karma Suture
Catalinbread
13% matchMojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) leans toward dynamic, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
10% matchMr. Black Bloodmoon's dark voice goes after Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)'s own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fuzzrocious Tyrannochorus
Fuzzrocious
10% matchMojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) leans toward dynamic, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Meris Polymoon
Meris
9% matchMeris Polymoon's modulated voice goes after Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)'s own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchInto Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone), Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchElectro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Origin Effects
77% similarityShared character: players, compressor, compression
Orange Kongpressor
Orange
76% similarityShared character: circuit, players, compressor
Empress Effects Compressor MKII (Blue Sparkle)
Empress
75% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
Friedman Sir-Compre
Friedman
73% similarityShared character: players, compressor, compression
Free The Tone Silky Comp SC-1-CS
Free The Tone
73% similarityShared character: players, compressor, compression
Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ
Jackson Audio
72% similarityShared character: studio, compressor, compression
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Empress Compressor Mk II
Empress
77% similarityShared character: recording, players, compressor
Suhr Koji Comp
Suhr
75% similarityShared character: players, compressor, compression
W-LM Compression Fracture
W-LM
75% similarityShared character: original_circuit, original, compressor
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI V2
Jackson Audio
75% similarityShared character: studio, compressor, compression
Olinthus Pillbug Compressor
Olinthus
74% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
FTelettronica Mars Compressor
Ftelettronica
74% similarityShared character: recording, compressor, compression
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)?+
The closest matches in character are the Empress Compressor Mk II, the Suhr Koji Comp, the W-LM Compression Fracture. Budget picks: Maestro Arcas Comp, CNZ Audio SCP-20, Marshall ED 1. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor, Orange Kongpressor, Empress Effects Compressor MKII (Blue Sparkle).
What pairs well with the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with.
How much does the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) cost?+
Around $96.12 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).