Description
The Custard Factory is a premium, studio-quality bass compressor pedal designed for players seeking precise control and superior tone. Handcrafted with care in our UK workshop, this pedal offers three distinct compression modes to perfectly suit your sound. Engineered for transparency and simplicity, it preserves your instrument’s natural tonal character while delivering consistent, musical compression.
Ideal for all bassists, the Custard Factory ensures effortless tonal enhancement without compromise, making it the perfect tool to achieve your desired compression and dynamic control.
Main Features
- Three compression modes: Fast, Medium and Slow
- Transparent, fully buffered circuitry for consistent tone
- Silent switching mechanism for noise-free operation
- Reliable load handling for passive volume pedals
- Durable, solid metal chassis for road-ready protection
- Controls include Compression, Volume, Wet-Dry Mix and Presence
- Tri-colour LEDs provide clear visual mode indication on any stage lighting
The tri-colour LEDs, though more costly than standard single-colour indicators, deliver quick and easy mode recognition—important when performing under low lighting. The silent switching design ensures your signal remains clean and noiseless, letting your sound speak for itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What are the benefits of having multiple compression modes?
Different compression speeds (Fast, Medium and Slow) give you control over how the pedal reacts to your playing dynamics, allowing you to tailor the compression effect to suit any style or tone.
➤ How does the Custard Factory maintain my bass tone?
The pedal features fully buffered transparent operation designed to preserve the fundamental tonal quality of your instrument, avoiding any unwanted colouration or signal loss.
➤ Is the pedal suitable for passive volume pedals?
Yes, the Custard Factory provides an excellent, consistent load, ensuring compatibility with passive volume pedals without compromising signal integrity.
➤ Why are tri-colour LEDs important?
Tri-colour LEDs indicate which compression mode is active clearly and quickly—especially useful on dark stages—removing any guesswork during live performances.
➤ Will I hear any noise when switching the pedal on or off?
No, the Custard Factory uses a specially designed silent switching system, so activating the pedal produces no unwanted clicks or noise.
Delivery
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This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message. **
Mainland UK: ** from £4.99 within mainland UK ( Orders over £199 are delivered FREE )
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Laney Warranty Information: 2 Year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
