The ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor is a ThorpyFX compressor pedal, currently around $314.75. Close alternatives include the HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro and the Empress Compressor Mk II. It pairs well with the 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead and the Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp.
ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor
ThorpyFX · pedal
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.
What stands out
“The ThorpyFX Fat General MKII delivers warm optical compression at ThorpyFX boutique quality for country, clean, and studio players who want one of the finest boutique compressors with parallel blend from a respected UK manufacturer”
— from the community notes
“Its standout strength is warm optical compression with parallel blend and MKII improvements in aircraft aluminum at ThorpyFX UK quality”
— from the community notes
“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 militar…”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Warm optical compression with parallel blend and MKII improvements in military-grade aircraft aluminum at ThorpyFX UK boutique quality”
— from the reviews
“Limitations: ThorpyFX premium boutique pricing”
— from the reviews
- optical compression
- compressor
- warm
- parallel
- boutique
- parallel compression
- studio
- optical
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor
1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead
Marshall
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Where this leans warm, 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead answers back bright
Comes later in the signal chain
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Vox
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Run Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Laney Richter leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Mesa Boogie Subway D-350 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
PRS DG's bright balances out the warm tone
Vox MV50 Brian May
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Vox MV50 Brian May after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Fuchs ODH
Fuchs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Where this leans warm, Fuchs ODH answers back bright
Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo
Soldano
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo's bright balances out the warm tone
Pedals that stack with the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Catalinbread Galileo's bright balances out the warm tone
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
EarthQuaker Devices Chelsea leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Comes later in the signal chain
Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978
Chase Bliss Audio
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Chase Bliss Automatone CXM 1978's pristine 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)
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay
Boss
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay after ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor in the signal chain, where it won't crowd ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ
Alchemy Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition
California Wub
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ Galaxy Man Edition after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Free The Tone ARC-53M Audio Routing Controller
Free The Tone
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Free The Tone ARC-53M Audio Routing Controller answers back bright
Friedman Gold-72 Wah
Friedman
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Friedman Gold-72 Wah belongs in front of ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor, since a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Cheaper alternatives
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Providence VLC-1 Velvet Comp
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Foxgear Squeeze Optical Compressor
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HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro
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61% similarityShared character: compressor, warm, studio
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Empress
55% similarityShared character: compressor, studio
DryBell Module 4
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53% similarityShared character: compressor, studio
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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 Empress Compressor Mk II, the DryBell Module 4. Budget picks: J. Rockett IQ Compressor, Friedman Sir-Compre, Providence VLC-1 Velvet Comp.
What pairs well with the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead, Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp, Laney Richter — Where this leans warm, 1976 Marshall 1959 Super Lead answers back bright.
How much does the ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor cost?+
Around $314.75 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).