The Outlaw Effects Wrangler is an Outlaw Effects compressor pedal, currently around $54.99. Close alternatives include the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp and the Maestro Arcas Comp. It pairs well with the Blackstar St. James 100 and the Friedman Dirty Shirley.
Outlaw Effects Wrangler
Outlaw Effects · pedal
The Outlaw Effects Wrangler is a 2-mode compressor pedal, not a wah, that smooths out dynamics while keeping the guitar's original tonal character intact. It ranges from subtle, transparent compression to a more pronounced squeeze with extended sustain, and a Tone control adds coloration to the compressed signal while a Normal/Hi Cut toggle tames unwanted brightness. It suits players wanting an affordable, straightforward compressor for evening out picking dynamics or adding sustain, built to be durable and reliable on a budget pedalboard.
- wah
- compression
- dynamic
- transparent
- subtle
- sustain
- compressed
- compressor
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Outlaw Effects Wrangler is commonly used in
- Rock
- Funk
- 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. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Outlaw Effects Wrangler
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
26% matchBlackstar St. James 100's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
25% matchRun Friedman Dirty Shirley into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Coreblade into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchMesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the Outlaw Effects Wrangler
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
24% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Greer Black Mountain gives it fuzzy to fill it with
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
24% matchInto a transparent tone, EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter brings the fuzzy it's missing
Xotic Bass BB Preamp V1.5
Xotic
15% matchBoth lean toward dynamic and compressed respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing
EarthQuaker Devices Zeqd
EarthQuaker Devices
13% matchOutlaw Effects Wrangler's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Cusack Music Screamer V2
Cusack Music
13% matchWhat Outlaw Effects Wrangler brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
King Tone Guitar Mini Fuzz V2
King Tone
13% matchOutlaw Effects Wrangler's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
DigiTech DOD Overdrive Preamp 250
Digitech
12% matchOutlaw Effects Wrangler's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
12% matchRun Mr. Black Bloodmoon after Outlaw Effects Wrangler in the signal chain, clear of Outlaw Effects Wrangler's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
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Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
SahBro? Audio Ross Kempressor
Sahbro Audio
72% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, subtle
Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Boss
71% similarityShared character: tone_control, compressor, compression
Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor
Mad Professor
71% similarityShared character: tone_control, compressor, compression
Origin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe
Origin Effects
70% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, subtle
Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Mojo Gear
70% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, subtle
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Origin Effects
69% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, transparent
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MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
69% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, transparent
Maestro Arcas Comp
Maestro
69% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, subtle
Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression
Jackson Audio
92% similaritysimilar tone character
CNZ Audio SCP-20
Cnz Audio
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI V2
Jackson Audio
92% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices The Warden
EarthQuaker Devices
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Outlaw Effects Wrangler?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp, the Maestro Arcas Comp, the Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression. Budget picks: Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script. Boutique upgrades: SahBro? Audio Ross Kempressor, Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor.
What pairs well with the Outlaw Effects Wrangler?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar St. James 100, Friedman Dirty Shirley, Synergy SL2 Module — Blackstar St. James 100's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Outlaw Effects Wrangler cost?+
Around $54.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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