The ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor is a ThorpyFX compressor pedal, currently around $295. Close alternatives include the HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro and the Walrus Audio Deep Six V3. It pairs well with the PRS HX 50 Head and the Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo.

ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor

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The ThorpyFX Fat General MKII is a premium boutique optical compressor from ThorpyFX (UK), refining the acclaimed Fat General with MKII improvements including enhanced parallel compression blend and improved component selection in a military-grade aircraft aluminum enclosure. The Fat General MKII is one of the most sought-after boutique compressors.

  • boutique
  • compressor
  • warm
  • parallel
  • fat
  • optical
  • country
  • optical compression
$295View on Reverb

Price updated Aug 28, 2026

Genres the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor is commonly used in

  • Country
  • Country Pop
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor

PRS HX 50 Head

PRS

24% match
$3199via Reverb

PRS HX 50 Head's bright balances out the warm tone

Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo

Peavey

22% match
$399.99via Reverb

Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo's bright balances out the warm tone

Boss Waza-Air

Boss

tonal match
$314.10via Reverb

Boss Waza-Air leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Egnater VN-412A

Egnater

tonal match
$844.67via Reverb

Egnater VN-412A's bright balances out the warm tone

Laney Richter

Laney

tonal match

Laney Richter leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)

Soldano

tonal match
$2397.70via Reverb

Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple) leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Winfield Typhoon Combo

Winfield

tonal match

Winfield Typhoon Combo leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

PRS DG

PRS

tonal match

PRS DG's bright balances out the warm tone

Pedals that stack with the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor

EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea

EarthQuaker Devices

22% match
$169via Reverb

EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra 10 Red

Catalinbread

20% match
$145via Reverb

Catalinbread Sabbra Cadabra 10 Red leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Catalinbread Csidman Ghost

Catalinbread

9% match
$169.99via Reverb

Keep Catalinbread Csidman Ghost after ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor in the signal chain, clear of ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2

Alexander Pedals

9% match
$107via Reverb

Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2's analog warmth voice goes after ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor's own warm character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer

Boss

tonal match
$241.10via Reverb

Where this leans warm, Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer answers back bright

CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition

California Wub

tonal match

Run CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright

Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive

Friedman

tonal match

Where this leans warm, Friedman Plexi-Drive Mini Overdrive answers back bright

Fuzzrocious Baxtabber

Fuzzrocious

tonal match
$253.09via Reverb

Where this leans warm, Fuzzrocious Baxtabber answers back bright

Cheaper alternatives

ThorpyFX The fat general

ThorpyFX

70% similarity
$194.81via Reverb

Shared character: fat, compressor, warm

Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor

Wampler

65% similarity
$185.71via Reverb

Shared character: compressor

Friedman Sir-Compre

Friedman

65% similarity
$149via Reverb

Shared character: players, compressor

MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe

MXR

64% similarity
$74via Reverb

Shared character: compressor

Carl Martin Classic Opto-Compressor

Carl Martin

64% similarity
$99via Reverb

Shared character: fat, compressor, warm

J. Rockett IQ Compressor

J Rockett

94% similarity
$229via Reverb

similar tone character

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HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro

Homebrew

69% similarity

Shared character: compressor, warm, boutique_stuff

Walrus Audio Deep Six V3

Walrus Audio

65% similarity

Shared character: compressor

Suhr Koji Comp

Suhr

65% similarity

Shared character: players, compressor

DryBell Module 4

Drybell

92% similarity
$315via Reverb

similar tone character

Keeley Classic Keeley Compressor

Keeley

91% similarity

similar tone character

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Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor?+

The closest matches in character are the HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro, the Walrus Audio Deep Six V3, the Suhr Koji Comp. Budget picks: ThorpyFX The fat general, Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor, Friedman Sir-Compre.

What pairs well with the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 50 Head, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo, Boss Waza-Air — PRS HX 50 Head's bright balances out the warm tone.

How much does the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor cost?+

Around $295 (live listing price, updated Aug 28, 2026).

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