The MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe is an MXR compressor pedal, currently around $74. Close alternatives include the Demon FX Super Symmetry Compressor and the Wampler Ego Compressor. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Blackstar HT Studio 20H.
MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe
MXR · pedal
The MXR Custom Comp Deluxe CSP204 is an expanded compressor pedal building on the classic MXR design with added controls including attack, EQ, and a mix knob for parallel compression. It delivers smooth, musical squash with far more tonal flexibility than a basic compressor, favored by players wanting refined, versatile compression for clean, country, and funk tones.
What stands out
“It delivers smooth, musical squash with far more tonal flexibility than a basic compressor, favored by players wanting refined, versatile compression for clean, country, and funk tones”
— from the listing
“The MXR Custom Comp Deluxe CSP204 is an expanded compressor pedal building on the classic MXR design with added controls including attack, EQ, and a mix knob for parallel compression”
— from the listing
“Its strengths are the flexibility, smooth squash, and parallel-blend capability; the caveats are a higher price and complexity than a basic two-knob compressor”
— from the community notes
“and dry-blend controls to the classic mxr compression”
— from the community notes
“allowing transparent parallel compression and precise tone shaping”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“It costs more and is more complex than a simple compressor, but the flexibility is worth it”
— from the reviews
- compressor
- parallel compression
- attack
- smooth
- country
- funk
- dry
- musical
Price updated Oct 22, 2026
Genres the MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe is commonly used in
- Country
- Funk
- Country Pop
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe
PRS MT100
PRS
19% matchWhat PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar HT Studio 20H
Blackstar
12% matchfills 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 CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe's own smooth character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe in the chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes after MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
ENGL Special Edition E670 goes after MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe in the chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head goes after MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe in the chain
Pedals that stack with the MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
21% matchWhat Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Nobels ODR-1 leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter V2
EarthQuaker Devices
20% matchfills 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 CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe leans toward smooth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Wren and Cuff J Mascis Garbage Face Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
19% matchfills 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 CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe brings here leans toward smooth — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
NuX Metal Core
Nux
16% matchfills 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 CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe's own smooth character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Beetronics Vezzpa
Beetronics
14% matchfills 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 CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe leans toward smooth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Arrows V2
EarthQuaker Devices
14% matchfills 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 CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe's own smooth character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Vertex Steel String Supreme SRV (Slight Return Edition)
Vertex
12% matchfills 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 CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe leans toward smooth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
Demon FX CK Compressor
Demon Fx
53% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, smooth
Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script
Caline
94% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Forcefield Compressor Effetto Compressore A
TC Electronic
94% similaritysimilar tone character
T-Rex Comp-Nova
T Rex
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Origin Effects
66% similarityShared character: compressor, punchy, attack
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
58% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, transparent
Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor
Mad Professor
57% similarityShared character: tone control, compressor, punchy
DryBell Module 4
Drybell
57% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, mix
Xotic SP Compressor
Xotic
56% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent, smooth
Wampler Mini Ego Compressor
Wampler
56% similarityShared character: tone control, compressor, attack
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Demon FX Super Symmetry Compressor
Demon Fx
67% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, simple
Wampler Ego Compressor
pedal
67% similarityShared character: compressor, punchy, attack
Empress Compressor Mk II
Empress
63% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, mix
Walrus Audio Deep Six V3
Walrus Audio
62% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, transparent
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact
Origin Effects
58% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, mix
Jackson Audio hour-glass
Jackson Audio
58% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, simple
See all alternatives to the MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe?+
The closest matches in character are the Demon FX Super Symmetry Compressor, the Wampler Ego Compressor, the Empress Compressor Mk II. Budget picks: Demon FX CK Compressor, Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script, TC Electronic Forcefield Compressor Effetto Compressore A. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor, Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor, Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor.
What pairs well with the MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Blackstar HT Studio 20H, Synergy SL2 Module — What PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe cost?+
Around $74 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).
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