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The Velvet Vice - Optical Compressor - Smooth like velvet.  This is not a spanky funk machine; instead it's the kind of compressor you can leave on all the time and is not in your face, but sorely missed when turned off.  When activated, the Vice rounds out your tone by adding clarity to the bass frequencies and chime in the top end.  The pedal also accentuates your picking dynamics and can also be used to give your signal a subtle boost if necessary. Also, it's an amazingly quiet pedal even when the compression is set pretty strong. 

The traditional layout includes three knobs for: Compression, Release, Level.  The Vice is the ideal compressor for people who generally hate compressor pedals.  It controls and enhances your signal without strangling it.

Features:

  • High grade double sided PCB's with plated through holes. 
  • True Bypass (except the EQ which is selectable buffered or true bypass) 
  • Highest quality audio grade components 
  • Swtichcraft jacks 
  • Teflon insulated silver plated copper wiring 
  • Alpha pots

Each enclosure is hand etched and painted and no two will ever look the same. Knob and switch sets are determined at assembly depending on what I think looks best on that enclosure.
Absolutely the most natural sounding compressor I've tried. Great for just adding some extra oopmhh and roundness to single note phrases.

Great natural uncolored tone, build quality, & tweakability. The enclosure finish is unique & cool... stellar tone at a very attractive price

Not too much compression and completely manageable at any setting
SG with Humbuckers

 Pickup: Compression: Release: Level:
1. Middle
 5 5 6
2. Middle
 9 9 6

Tele with Single Coils

 Pickup: Compression: Release: Level:
1. Middle
55
6
2. Middle
9
9
6


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