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Get smooth sustain, a more balanced string response, and more clarity and punch at any volume. The Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer Pedal is a must for recording. Ideal alone for a clean sound or in front of a distortion or chorus.
I've had this pedal for about a month now, and it has expanded my capability 10 fold. I play through an all tube amp and it sounds amazing. From that perfect Stevie Ray Vaughan blues tone to a nasty overdrive/sustain, i get everything i want with the turn of a dial. I can hold bends forever, and from now on wouldn't be caught dead without it on my pedal board.
Reviewed by srvfan3 on 6/12/2007 who plays Blues, Rock.
I play a lot of lead work in a metal band, and I tended to get washy sound. The sound tended to be a mush. I just got this pedal today, (haven't finished adjusting it)and already noticed a change in the sound. Even with all the distortion/overdrive (boss metal zone) I use, the the low tuned chords articulate very well. A little messing with it and you can get a great pro quality sound.
Reviewed by John on 1/9/2007 who plays rock/Metal.
I own the CS-2 (two of them, actually), the predecessor of the CS-3, but have tried the CS-3 to compare. The CS-3 does a great job sustaining your chords and really brings out some color to your playing. I place it right after my phaser and right before my distortion pedals to get the job done right and once you try it out, you won't want to turn it off!
Reviewed by LesDudis on 9/21/2006 who plays Alternative/rock.
This is a great compression pedal. The CS-3 gives you that great fuzzy punch that appears in so many classic sounds. Very noisy as with all BOSS pedals. Don't forget your noise reduction pedal! The features are outstanding as is also the norm with BOSS products. You could probably drop one of these off a building and do no damage to it. BOSS pedals are an investment that will last you a lifetime.
Reviewed by DaYooper on 11/1/2006 who plays Blues, Pink Floyd, Folk.
This pedal is great, it just takes time to appreciate it. Upon first using it I could hear changes in my sound, but I wasn't sure whether it was worth the $90. After having it for several weeks I realized how much I truly liked the CS-3. I use it almost always now with a delay to give me the powerful attack and smooth sustain to rip out impressive-sounding, full-bodied blues leads. However, this pedal is not meant to be used with distortion/overdrive pedals (because the soundwaves are already somewhat compressed from the distortion unit anywho). Overall, I give it two thumbs up, I don't think I would ever play without it! Kevin Audio Engineer/Musician
Reviewed by Gplayer234 on 1/5/2007 who plays Blues/Rock.
