The MXR CSP202 Custom Comp is an MXR compressor pedal, currently around $147.67. Close alternatives include the Keeley Bassist and the Wampler Ego Compressor. It pairs well with the Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head and the Fender Deluxe Reverb.
MXR CSP202 Custom Comp
MXR · pedal
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.
- compression
- sustain
- country
- funk
- low noise
- punchy
- musical
- smooth
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp
Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head
Dumble
14% matchMXR 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
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
14% matchFender Deluxe Reverb's own spring character is the real reason this is worth trying
Krank Krankenstein
Krank
12% matchMXR CSP202 Custom Comp's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
12% matchMXR CSP202 Custom Comp's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Pedals that stack with the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp
Joyo British metal
Joyo
17% matchMXR CSP202 Custom Comp leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
NuX Metal Core
Nux
14% matchWhat MXR CSP202 Custom Comp brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
MXR Distortion+
MXR
10% matchMXR Distortion+'s compressed voice suits MXR CSP202 Custom Comp's own compressed character
Beetronics Swarm
Beetronics
10% matchWhat Beetronics Swarm brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Roland SDE-3000D
Roland
6% matchKeep MXR CSP202 Custom Comp's compressed voice out front: Roland SDE-3000D goes after MXR CSP202 Custom Comp in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Keeley Halo
Keeley
6% matchKeeley Halo's ambient voice goes after MXR CSP202 Custom Comp in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR CSP202 Custom Comp's own compressed character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cheaper alternatives
Maestro Arcas Comp
Maestro
73% similarityShared character: low_noise_floor, compressor, compression
Keeley Compressor Mini
Keeley
73% similarityShared character: low_noise_floor, compressor, smooth
MXR M102 Dyna Comp
MXR
72% similarityShared character: compressor, smooth, compression
MXR Dyna Comp
MXR
70% similarity“The MXR Custom Comp CSP202 is a compact compressor pedal built around the coveted CA3080 'metal can' chip from the vintage Dyna Comp era”
SahBro? Audio Ross Kempressor
Sahbro Audio
95% similaritysimilar tone character
J. Rockett Jrad Squeegee Compressor
J Rockett
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Keeley Bassist
Keeley
74% similarityShared character: low_noise_floor, punch, compressor
Wampler Ego Compressor
pedal
72% similarityShared character: punch, compressor, punchy
Maxon CP-9Pro+
Maxon
72% similarityShared character: low_noise_floor, compressor, punchy
Keeley Compressor Good Ol'Edition
Keeley
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor
Mad Professor
94% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp?+
The closest matches in character are the Keeley Bassist, the Wampler Ego Compressor, the Maxon CP-9Pro+. Budget picks: Maestro Arcas Comp, Keeley Compressor Mini, MXR M102 Dyna Comp. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor, Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor, Warm Audio Pedal 76.
What pairs well with the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head, Fender Deluxe Reverb, Krank Krankenstein — 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.
How much does the MXR CSP202 Custom Comp cost?+
Around $147.67 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs Keeley Compressor Good Ol'Edition
- vs SahBro? Audio Ross Kempressor
- vs J. Rockett Jrad Squeegee Compressor