The ThorpyFX The fat general is a ThorpyFX compressor pedal, currently around $194.81. Close alternatives include the Demeter Compulator and the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp. It pairs well with the Marshall Super Bass and the Traynor SB110.
ThorpyFX The fat general
ThorpyFX · pedal
The ThorpyFX Fat General is a premium boutique optical compressor from ThorpyFX (UK), delivering warm, musical optical-style compression with Attack, Release, and Ratio controls in a military-grade aircraft aluminum enclosure. The original Fat General established ThorpyFX as a premier compressor builder and is among the most acclaimed boutique compressors available.
- compressor
- boutique
- warm
- fat
- attack
- release
- compression
- clean
Price updated Aug 28, 2026
Genres the ThorpyFX The fat general is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the ThorpyFX The fat general
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
24% matchWhere this leans warm, Marshall Super Bass answers back bright
Traynor SB110
Traynor
24% matchTraynor SB110's bright balances out the warm tone
Blackstar Marco Mendoza
Blackstar
19% matchThorpyFX The fat general leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Cornford Hellcat
amplifier
15% matchThorpyFX The fat general leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Ampeg SVT-3PRO Bass Amplifier Head
Ampeg
14% matchRun the Fat General's warm, fat compression ahead of the SVT-3PRO for even attack before the amp's own thick tube drive reacts.
Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchMarshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Peavey MAX 100
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey MAX 100's bright balances out the warm tone
Pedals that stack with the ThorpyFX The fat general
Subdecay Variac
Subdecay
26% matchThorpyFX The fat general's own warm character is the real reason this is worth trying
K Pedals Variac Overdrive
K Pedals
25% matchThorpyFX The fat general leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Catalinbread Fuzzrite GE
Catalinbread
23% matchThorpyFX The fat general leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive
Ashdown
23% matchThorpyFX The fat general leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Browne Amplification Carbon
Browne Amplification
22% matchBrowne Amplification Carbon leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
22% matchOrigin Effects DCX Boost's bright balances out the warm tone
Dallas Tuxedo 1959
Dallas
22% matchThorpyFX The fat general's warm voice suits Dallas Tuxedo 1959's own bright character
Subdecay Blackstar Distortion
Subdecay
20% matchThorpyFX The fat general leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
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Cheaper alternatives
SahBro? Audio Ross Kempressor
Sahbro Audio
71% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, warm
MXR M102 Dyna Comp
MXR
70% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Carl Martin Classic Opto-Compressor
Carl Martin
69% similarityShared character: fat, compressor, attack
Olinthus Pillbug Compressor
Olinthus
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Friedman Sir-Compre
Friedman
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Marshall ED 1
Marshall
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Demeter Compulator
Demeter
71% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
70% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
70% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Walrus Audio Deep Six V3
Walrus Audio
69% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
T-Rex Comp-Nova
T Rex
96% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices The Warden
EarthQuaker Devices
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the ThorpyFX The fat general?+
The closest matches in character are the Demeter Compulator, the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp, the Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor. Budget picks: SahBro? Audio Ross Kempressor, MXR M102 Dyna Comp, Carl Martin Classic Opto-Compressor. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor, ThorpyFX Fat General V2 Parallel Compressor.
What pairs well with the ThorpyFX The fat general?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Super Bass, Traynor SB110, Blackstar Marco Mendoza — Where this leans warm, Marshall Super Bass answers back bright.
How much does the ThorpyFX The fat general cost?+
Around $194.81 (live listing price, updated Aug 28, 2026).