The MXR CSP202 Custom Comp is an MXR compressor pedal, currently around $145.44. Close alternatives include the Keeley Bassist and the Whirlwind Rochester Red Box. It pairs well with the Orange Rockerverb MKIII 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head and the EVH 410.

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp

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The MXR Custom Comp CSP202 is a compact compressor pedal built around the coveted CA3080 'metal can' chip from the vintage Dyna Comp era, delivering smooth, musical compression with added sustain and punch. Voiced for transparency and snap, it is favored by country, funk, and clean players wanting classic MXR squash with refined, low-noise performance.

What stands out

  • “The MXR Custom Comp CSP202 is a compact compressor pedal built around the coveted CA3080 'metal can' chip from the vintage Dyna Comp era, delivering smooth, musical compression with added sustain and punch”

    — from the listing

  • “A smooth, punchy compression with classic MXR snap and added sustain, the vintage-spec CA3080 chip giving it a musical, slightly colored character that flatters country and funk picking”

    — from the reviews

  • “low-noise performance”

    — from the listing

  • “Its strengths are the musical squash, the added sustain, and simplicity; the caveats are a two-knob simplicity with , invisible compression may find colore…”

    — from the community notes

  • “Players value the CSP202 for its smooth, punchy, vintage-flavored compression that adds sustain and snap , a refined take on the classic Dyna Comp”

    — from the community notes

  • compression
  • musical
  • smooth
  • country
  • funk
  • low noise
  • punchy
  • compressor
$145.44View on Reverb

Price updated Oct 22, 2026

Genres the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp is commonly used in

  • Country
  • Metal
  • Funk
  • Country Pop
    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 CSP202 Custom Comp

Orange Rockerverb MKIII 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head

Orange

21% match
$2749via Reverb

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

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

Comes later in the signal chain

EVH 410

Evh

20% match
$469.99via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes later in the signal chain

3rd Power Phantom Dragon 45

3rd Power

18% match
$2799via Reverb

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp's compressed voice suits 3rd Power Phantom Dragon 45's own dynamic character

Comes later in the signal chain

Marshall YJM100 Head

Marshall

17% match
$2867via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes later in the signal chain

Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head

Dumble

15% match

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp's compressed character and Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head's dynamic voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other

Comes later in the signal chain

Bogner Ecstasy 101B

Bogner

14% match

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)

What MXR CSP202 Custom Comp brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around

Comes later in the signal chain

Marshall Studio Classic SC20C 20W 1x10 Combo

Marshall

14% match
$1399.09via Reverb

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes later in the signal chain

Fender Bassman Combo Amp

amplifier

14% match

Fender Bassman Combo Amp leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes later in the signal chain

See all 10 amps that pair with the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp →

Pedals that stack with the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp

EarthQuaker Devices Westwood Translucent Drive Manipulator

EarthQuaker Devices

23% match
$179via Reverb

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

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

Comes later in the signal chain

Dophix Medici

Dophix

22% match

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

Free The Tone Crunchy Chime OD Natural Booster

Free The Tone

22% match
$200via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

Spaceman Charon GE/SI Hybrid

Spaceman

21% match
$199via Reverb

fills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

EarthQuaker Devices Special Cranker

EarthQuaker Devices

19% match
$99via Reverb

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes later in the signal chain

Revv G3 (Purple Channel Distortion)

Revv

18% match
$229via Reverb

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

MXR Distortion+

MXR

10% match
$155via Reverb

MXR Distortion+'s own gritty character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

Beetronics Swarm

Beetronics

10% match
$249via Reverb

What Beetronics Swarm brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around

Comes later in the signal chain

See all 10 pedals that pair with the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp →

Cheaper alternatives

Keeley Compressor Mini

Keeley

66% similarity
$127.05via Reverb

Shared character: low noise floor, compressor, compression

MXR M102 Dyna Comp

MXR

63% similarity
$74.99via Reverb

Shared character: compressor, compression, simple

Maestro Arcas Comp

Maestro

62% similarity
$59via Reverb

Shared character: low noise floor, compressor, compression

SahBro? Audio Ross Kempressor

Sahbro Audio

60% similarity
$97.77via Reverb

Shared character: compressor, compression, smooth

MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe

MXR

54% similarity
$74via Reverb

Shared character: compressor, punchy, simple

TC Electronic Forcefield Compressor Effetto Compressore A

TC Electronic

49% similarity
$33.53via Reverb

Shared character: compressor, compression, simple

Boutique & premium upgrades

Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor

Mad Professor

53% similarity
$202.53via Reverb

Shared character: compressor, punchy, compression

Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor

Origin Effects

47% similarity
$419via Reverb

Shared character: compressor, punchy, compression

Wren and Cuff Gold Comp

Wren And Cuff

92% similarity
$244.99via Reverb

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Keeley Bassist

Keeley

65% similarity

Shared character: low noise floor, compressor, punch

Whirlwind Rochester Red Box

Whirlwind

62% similarity

Shared character: compressor, punch, punchy

Keeley Compressor Good Ol'Edition

Keeley

55% similarity

Shared character: low noise floor, compressor, compression

Wampler Ego Compressor

pedal

54% similarity

Shared character: compressor, punch, punchy

Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression

Jackson Audio

53% similarity

Shared character: compressor, compression, simple

Maxon CP-9Pro+

Maxon

53% similarity

Shared character: low noise floor, compressor, punchy

See all alternatives to the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp?+

The closest matches in character are the Keeley Bassist, the Whirlwind Rochester Red Box, the Keeley Compressor Good Ol'Edition. Budget picks: Keeley Compressor Mini, MXR M102 Dyna Comp, Maestro Arcas Comp. Boutique upgrades: Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor, Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor, Wren and Cuff Gold Comp.

What pairs well with the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Rockerverb MKIII 100-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head, EVH 410, 3rd Power Phantom Dragon 45 — Both lean toward dynamic and compressed respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing.

How much does the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp cost?+

Around $145.44 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).

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