The Return of an All-time Compressor Classic Designed and constructed by JHS, the legendary Ross Compressor is back in all of its vintage-accurate glory From raw squish to elegant Trey Anastasio-style infinite sustain, this pedal is a spot-on sonic re-creation of the original, with a few modern enhancements thrown in for good measure First up, the Ross Compressor now boasts a side-mounted switch that gives you access to both the originals unmistakable tone (Vintage mode), in addition to a clearer, more articulate variation of that same tone (Bright mode) Moreover, a soft-touch bypass, LED indicator, and drastically reduced noise floor take the Ross Compressors rustic 1970s roots straight into the world of 21st-century pedal building Its all topped off with a faithful replica of Ross iconic slanted top and recessed knob enclosure, resulting in a world-class compressor pedal that grants you the best of Ross vintage-style sound and JHS' meticulous pedal-building expertise Swap between Vintage and Bright modes The original Ross Compressor was a straightforward pedal, steeped in the 2-knob compressor tradition This modern iteration captures the colorful and squishy OTA compressor vibe of the original but adds another voice to the mix via a side-mounted push-button switch Vintage
mode: From slammed country chicken pickin to elegant Trey Anastasio-style infinite sustain (especially when paired with a screaming tube-style overdrive), this setting offers the exact sound that made the original Ross Compressor such a legendary pedal Its by no means a transparent compressor sound subtlety is not the name of the game here, and we wouldnt have it any other way Bright
mode: This mode is in line with Vintage mode, only with a significantly enhanced clarity and treble response When testing the Ross Compressor out at Sweetwater, we found Bright mode to be perfect for livening up a dark-sounding amp or adding some sparkle to an overly warm pickup tone Myriad modern enhancements From their iconic slanted enclosures to their recessed control knobs, JHS line of Ross pedals spares no expense when it comes to vintage authenticity Of course, this comes as no surprise, considering Josh Scotts status as one of the worlds foremost guitar pedal historians That being said, the original Ross designs have pushed well into retirement age at this point, so JHS saw fit to make a few modern functionality upgrades to pair with the lines thoroughly vintage-accurate tone Each pedal now sports a soft-touch bypass and a drastically lowered noise floor for a much cleaner operation overall Additionally, each and every pedal in the Ross lineup comes equipped with an alternate JHS-style voice, accessed by the click of their side-mounted switches Ross Compressor Pedal
Features: A vintage-accurate re-creation of the original Ross Compressor, designed and built by JHS in Kansas City, Mo Perfectly captures the colorful and squishy OTA sound of the original Ross Compressor, t