The MXR Custom Comp is an MXR delay pedal, currently around $147.67. Close alternatives include the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay and the MXR Analog Delay. It pairs well with the Synergy SL2 Module and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.

MXR Custom Comp

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The MXR Custom Comp is a transparent, studio-grade compressor built around the rare CA3080 metal-can integrated circuit, prized for wide, deep dynamic range and low coloration. True bypass keeps the tone intact when off, and the controls deliver everything from gentle leveling to a clean, massive squash at higher settings without the noise or tone loss of older designs. It evens out picking dynamics and adds sustain while keeping the guitar's natural character, making it a favorite for clean funk, country picking, and always-on dynamic control. Quieter and more transparent than a vintage block-logo Dyna Comp, it suits players who want professional, uncolored compression that lets them play soft or hard while keeping levels consistent and controlled.

  • compression
  • transparent
  • clean
  • low noise
  • bypass
  • funk
  • dynamic
  • quiet

Good for

  • Live
  • Studio
$147.67View on Reverb

Price updated Aug 27, 2026

Genres the MXR Custom Comp is commonly used in

  • Funk
  • Metal
  • Country
  • Country Pop
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Alternative
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Blues
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the MXR Custom Comp

Synergy SL2 Module

Synergy

tonal match

Synergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own

Friedman BE-Mini Head

Friedman

tonal match
$203.48via Reverb

Friedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own

Ceriatone 2202H

Ceriatone

tonal match

Ceriatone 2202H's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own

Hughes & Kettner Warp 7

Hughes & Kettner

tonal match
$937.50via Reverb

Hughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own

Friedman Jose LTD

Friedman

tonal match

Run Friedman Jose LTD into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain

Egnater Tweaker 88 Head

Egnater

tonal match

The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Egnater Tweaker 88 Head gives it low gain to fill it with

Bad Cat Lynx 50

Bad Cat

tonal match

Bad Cat Lynx 50's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own

Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head

Hiwatt

tonal match
$1460.11via Reverb

Run Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain

Pedals that stack with the MXR Custom Comp

Fjord Fuzz Berserk

Fjord Fuzz

21% match

Into a transparent tone, Fjord Fuzz Berserk brings the fuzzy it's missing

JHS Smiley

JHS Pedals

21% match

JHS Smiley's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own

Electro-Harmonix Bad

Electro-Harmonix

17% match
$58.84via Reverb

Keep MXR Custom Comp's compressed voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Bad goes after MXR Custom Comp in the signal chain so its low gain voice doesn't muddy it

Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe

pedal

16% match

Run Dunlop JD-4S Rotovibe after MXR Custom Comp in the signal chain, clear of MXR Custom Comp's own gain stage

Tone City Dry Martini

Tone City

tonal match
$52.86via Reverb

MXR Custom Comp leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Tone City Dry Martini wants

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2

Dr Scientist

tonal match
$206.45via Reverb

Run Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some fuzzy

Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz

Black Arts Toneworks

tonal match
$105via Reverb

MXR Custom Comp leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz wants

Fender Hammertone Overdrive

Fender

tonal match
$59.99via Reverb

Into MXR Custom Comp, Fender Hammertone Overdrive is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end

Boutique & premium upgrades

Eventide Rose Modulated Digital Delay

Eventide

65% similarity
$349via Reverb

Shared character: controls, subtle, transparent

Boss RE-202 Space Echo

Boss

64% similarity
$247.37via Reverb

Shared character: guitar

JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition

JHS Pedals

64% similarity
$292.02via Reverb

Shared character: transparent, natural

Similar character

MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay

MXR

68% similarity
$140via Reverb

Shared character: controls, true_bypass, subtle

MXR Analog Delay

MXR

67% similarity

Shared character: true_bypass, metal, natural

Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay

pedal

66% similarity

Shared character: subtle, clean

Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay

Mad Professor

64% similarity
$181.50via Reverb

Shared character: subtle, transparent, natural

Boss DD-8 Digital Delay

Boss

63% similarity
$178.55via Reverb

Shared character: subtle, clean

See all alternatives to the MXR Custom Comp (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the MXR Custom Comp?+

The closest matches in character are the MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay, the MXR Analog Delay, the Strymon Brigadier dBucket Delay. Boutique upgrades: Eventide Rose Modulated Digital Delay, Boss RE-202 Space Echo, JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition.

What pairs well with the MXR Custom Comp?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Ceriatone 2202H — Synergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.

How much does the MXR Custom Comp cost?+

Around $147.67 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).

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