Description
The Half Day Compressor is a premium Ross-style compressor designed to deliver smooth, balanced sound for today’s musicians. Expertly hand-built in Syracuse, NY by experienced players, it offers precise control and reliable performance, whether you’re playing guitar, bass, synth, or baritone.
Main Features
- Ross-style compressor with smooth signal levelling
- Instrument-specific toggle switch for Guitar or Bass settings
- Tone control for personalised sound shaping
- Boost function to attain powerful compressed solos
- Hand-built in Syracuse, NY by working musicians
- Powered by standard 9V negative centre adapter
- Lifetime warranty
This compressor expertly balances your playing by reducing volume spikes and boosting softer notes for a polished, even tone. It is especially effective for fingerpicking and string-to-string articulation.
The pedal features a versatile toggle switch that changes input capacitance, optimising tone for different instruments:
- Guitar mode: Rolls off lower frequencies to help your compressed tone cut through the band mix clearly.
- Bass mode: Passes more low frequencies for richer sound, perfect for bass guitars, synths, baritone guitars, and drop-tuned instruments.
Additional controls include a tone knob to tailor the sound to your preferred style, plus a built-in boost function to achieve that classic “squashed” compressor effect with added volume for standout solos.
Powered by a standard 9-volt negative centre power supply, the Half Day Compressor combines modern functionality with durable, hand-crafted quality. It is backed by a lifetime warranty for lasting confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What instruments is the Half Day Compressor suitable for?
The Half Day Compressor is designed for guitars, bass guitars, baritone guitars, and synths. The toggle switch lets you optimise the settings for guitar or bass tones.
➤ How does the toggle switch affect the sound?
The toggle switch changes the input capacitance. In ‘Guitar’ mode, lower frequencies are rolled off to help your compressed sound cut through a band mix. In ‘Bass’ mode, more low frequencies are preserved for a fuller bass or synth tone.
➤ What power supply does the Half Day Compressor use?
It runs on a standard 9-volt negative centre power supply, commonly available with most pedalboards.
➤ Does it offer any tone shaping controls?
Yes, the Half Day Compressor includes a tone control knob to tailor your compressed sound according to your musical style.
➤ Is there a boost function?
There is a built-in boost feature that allows you to push the compressed signal harder, ideal for achieving a “squashed” sound with extra volume for solos.
Delivery
This product is on order with our suppliers
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: £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).
Warranty Information
Summer School Electronics Warranty Information: 1 Year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time
3 years warranty for VIP members
