Keeley Bassist Compressor

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Keeley Bassist Compressor

Keeley

Bassist Compressor

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 361147
Brand: Keeley
Model: Bassist Compressor
Category: Bass Pedals
Price: $262.90

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The Keeley Bassist Compressor is a fantastic, transparent tool for bassists who want to even out their dynamics without sacrificing their fundamental tone. It's especially great for session players, upright bass players needing subtle control, and anyone wanting a clean, professional sound. The build is solid, and the controls are intuitive for quick adjustments on the fly.

Product Description

  • Keeley Bassist Compressor
  • Bass Effect Pedal
  • High fidelity compression and bass limiting
  • Simultaneously musical and very transparent
  • Low noise
  • Also suitable for active preamplifiers and Line-Level input signals
  • Controls: Compression
  • Threshold
  • Gain
  • Threshold indicator LED
  • Power consumption: 15 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V power supply (not included
  • suitable power supply e.g. article nr #409939#)
PROS
  • • Exceptional transparency; preserves bass tone with subtle compression.
  • • Versatile gain control handles both subtle leveling and aggressive limiting.
  • • Robust build quality; feels solid and durable for gigging.
  • • Low noise floor; cleans up even with high gain settings.
CONS
  • • Limited control set compared to more complex compressors.
  • • Power supply not included; adds to the overall investment.
  • • May be overkill for players seeking extreme compression effects.

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Key Features

Effect Type Bass Compressor/Limiter
Controls Compression, Threshold, Gain
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Power Supply (center negative)
Connections Input, Output, DC 9V
Dimensions 4.75 in x 2.75 in x 2.25 in

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s more focused on transparent compression than the Workhorse, offering a more refined and subtle effect, while the Workhorse is a more aggressive, character-driven pedal.
Yes, it works well with passive basses, but you might need to adjust the gain to compensate for the lower output signal.
It can be a little tricky initially, but the LED indicator helps immensely. Start with the compression knob low and gradually increase the threshold until you hear the effect kicking in.

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