DOD 280 Compressor Guitar Effects Pedal

The 280 is an optical compressor that can go from light sustain to utterly smashed with the turn of a knob. Unlike faster non-optical circuits the 280 retains your high frequencies until you get into the more extreme settings. The 280 is ideal for chicken-pickin’, added sustain for leads, or snappy-slappy funk rhythm. The 280 also has enough output to be used as a lead boost with added compressor sustain. And like all of the updated DOD pedal, it has a modern power jack, LED, light but strong aluminum chassis, and true bypass switching.

Features

• An updated reissue of the classic DOD compressor
• Comp knob dials in the amount of compression you want, from subtle to squash
• Level knob controls your overall volume
• True-bypass circuitry keeps your tone pure when the effect is off
• Pedalboard-friendly modern 9V DC power supply input
• Other enhancements include a crisp blue status LED and a lightweight aluminum chassis

Smooth and versatile electro-optical compression

At its core, the Compressor 280 features the same electro-optical circuit as the original version. This circuit has garnered a cult following at Sweetwater due to its natural sound and versatility. Set the compression knob low, and the pedal rewards you with a delicate touch, smoothing out the volume differences between your string. And if you really crank the compression, it’ll squash your tone into oblivion, offering near-infinite sustain.

The re-return of the workhorse

The Compressor 280 is an old-school pedal first introduced in the late ’70s. It gained popularity with working guitar players for its excellent sound, life-proof durability, and affordable price tag. In 2014, years after it had been discontinued, DigiTech rereleased the DOD Compressor 280. The 2014 reissue featured the exact same circuit as the original. It also introduced player-friendly features such as an On/Off LED, a modern 9-volt DC power jack, true-bypass switching, and a lightweight aluminum chassis. Now, the 2014 version re-returns to pedalboards in the year 2023 and beyond.

Specifications:

Input: 1 x ¼” instrument
Output: 1 x ¼”
Chassis Material: All Metal
Power Supply: 9V Alkaline Dry Battery PS0913DC power supply

Dimensions
- Height: 2.25” (5.71 cm)
- Width: 2.63” (6.68 cm)
- Length: 4.68” (11.88 cm)
- Weight: 0.62 lbs. (0.281 kg.)