The Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer Guitar Effects Pedal delivers smooth, natural compression and enhanced sustain with precise control, making it a staple for rhythm and lead guitarists seeking balanced dynamics and clarity.

Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer Guitar Effects Pedal

The Boss CS-3 is a classic analog compression/sustainer pedal that evens out your dynamic range by reducing louder signals and boosting softer ones, delivering smooth sustain without added distortion. Trusted by players for decades, this compact pedal enhances your tone with clarity and precision.

Featuring intuitive controls — Level, Tone, Attack and Sustain — the CS-3 allows you to shape your compression response and tonal character. Quickly tighten up rhythm dynamics or extend lead notes for longer sustain while maintaining a natural, musical feel.

With a high-performance VCA circuit and low-noise design, this pedal delivers balanced compression suitable for clean, funk, country, blues, jazz and more. Its rugged build ensures reliability for both stage and studio use.

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Key Features

  • Classic compression and sustain with smooth, balanced dynamics
  • Level control for output volume matching and boost
  • Tone knob to shape brightness and high-frequency response
  • Attack control to set compression response speed
  • Sustain knob for compression amount and note length
  • Compact, pedalboard-friendly design
  • Buffered bypass for consistent signal integrity
  • Low-noise, high-performance VCA circuit
  • Durable BOSS construction built for stage and studio use

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Boss CS-3 pedal do?

It compresses loud signals and boosts quieter ones, providing smooth sustain and balanced dynamics without distortion.

Which controls does the CS-3 have?

It includes Level (output), Tone (brightness), Attack (compression speed) and Sustain (amount and length of sustain) knobs.

Is it suitable for all music styles?

Yes — its balanced compression works well for clean, funk, country, blues, jazz, and more.

Can this pedal be used in both live and studio settings?

Absolutely — its rugged build and low-noise performance make it ideal for both stage and studio use.

SKU CS-3
Barcode # 761294012857
Brand Boss
Unit Of Measure ea

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