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Ibanez CP10 Compressor Sustainer - $55 (fremont / union city / newark)
Tamayo St. near Paseo Padre Boulevard
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Fully functional Ibanez CP10 Compressor Sustainer is a highly regarded vintage effects pedal manufactured in Japan between 1986 and 1992 by Maxon as part of the famed 10 (or "Power") Series. Known for its peach-pink enclosure, it features a VCA circuit that provides studio-quality, low-noise compression while preserving the natural warmth and integrity of your original tone.Core Features & Controls. The CP10 features a simple, intuitive 3-knob layout designed to control dynamic range and sustain:
- Attack: Controls the speed at which the compressor reacts to your pick strike. Dialing it back yields a faster attack, while turning it up provides a slower attack that lets initial transients punch through before the compression kicks in.
- Sustain: Adjusts the threshold level and the amount of compression. Turning it up squashes the peaks of your signal and boosts quieter notes, resulting in a smooth, rich, and prolonged sustain.
- Level: Acts as a master volume. Use this to match the compressed signal's volume with your bypassed signal to prevent jumps or drops. Specs & Tech Input Impedance: 500k ohms Output Noise: -107dBv (extremely quiet compared to many competitors) Circuitry: VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier) circuit
- Power: Runs on a standard 9V battery or a 9V DC power supply.
Why players love it: The CP10 is favored for its warm, classic compression that functions similarly to vintage Ross or Armstrong Orange Squeezer pedals, but with much less unwanted hiss. Because it is gentle yet effective, players often use it to thicken up clean tones, balance out funk rhythms, or even push vocals and slide guitar.
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