Keeley Compressor GC-2
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Keeley
Compressor GC-2
Product Info
Article Number:
355929
Brand:
Keeley
Model:
Compressor GC-2
Category:
Compressor Pedals
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The GC-2 is a fantastic, transparent compressor that’s easy to dial in and sounds amazing. It’s perfect for players who want subtle, consistent volume and a touch of warmth without sacrificing their natural dynamics – think session players, clean-tone enthusiasts, and anyone wanting to polish their sound without obvious compression artifacts.
Product Description
- Keeley Compressor GC-2
- Effects Pedal for Guitar
- Compressor
- Controls: Gain
- Threshold
- and Compression
- Input impedance: 1 Megaohm
- Output impedance: 100 Ohm
- Output voltage gain: +30 dB
- Bandwidth: > 20 kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.1%
- Noise: -95 dBV
- Voltage input: 9.6V
- Power consumption: 15 mA
- Powered via 9V battery or optional 9V DC power supply
- Corresponding power supply: Article Nr #409939# (not included
- must be ordered separately)
PROS
- • Excellent transparency, preserves natural dynamics remarkably well
- • Gain control adds subtle drive and warmth when needed
- • Keeley’s signature smooth compression avoids a squashed feel
- • Robust enclosure and high-quality components promise lasting reliability
CONS
- • Limited control set compared to more complex compressors
- • May require tweaking to avoid over-compression with high-gain amps
- • Relatively premium-priced compared to basic compressor options
- • Power consumption slightly higher than some competitors
Product Video
Key Features
Compressor Type
Optical
Controls
Gain, Threshold, Compression
Blend/Mix
Post
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC (optional)
Dimensions
4.75 in x 1.75 in x 3 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gain control on the GC-2 isn’t a distortion circuit; it subtly boosts the output signal, adding warmth and fullness while maintaining compression’s consistency.
The GC-2 is remarkably user-friendly; the limited controls make it less intimidating for beginners, while still providing plenty of sonic shaping.
The Flocker is a more aggressive, vintage-style compressor, whereas the GC-2 aims for transparency and subtle dynamics control – they serve different sonic purposes.
