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Up for sale is an Effectrode PC-2A tube compressor pedal in excellent condition! Purchased last year and used sparingly. This is based on the LA-2A and is used by the likes of Adrian Legg, David Gilmour, and Paul Stacey of Oasis. Below are the details:All Tube: 100% analogue, all tube signal path operating at amp plate voltages.LIMIT/COMPRESS Switch: Select between two entirely different compression curves. “COMPRESS” mode is a light, subtle compression that enhances tone and evens out string dynamics. “LIMIT” mode is heavier for a punchier, “squished”, great for country guitar and peak limiting.Internal “ATTACK” and “KNEE” controls: Sculpt the PC-2A’s compression characteristic to perfectly suit passive and active bass, NS Stick, 12-string and acoustic guitars. Additional information on how to adjust the “KNEE” and “ATTACK” trimpots can be found here.A-Weighted Side-Chain: A-weighted pre-emphasis in the side-chain mimics the response of the human ear to high sound pressure sound levels. This minimises “pumping” or “sucking” when using heavy compression.Photo-optical gain control: The gain attenuator circuitry utilises a resistive photocell possessing a smooth release characteristic and very low distortion—much lower than VCA and FET designs.Works as a boost pedal: Set the “GAIN” knob fully clockwise and the “PEAK REDUCTION” knob fully anticlockwise for 15dBu if gain boost. This is enough to push a Fender “Tweed” or “Blackface” amp into breakup and overdrive.True Bypass Switching: With Effectrode’s unique “anti-pop” footswitching circuitry utilising a sealed, gold-contact relay.“Dakaware” Knobs: Authentic Bakelite Dakaware Chicago 1510 knobs custom manufactured for in the U.S.A.Fitted with a vintage pencil tube: Each PC-2A compressor is fitted with a hand-selected NOS Sylvania 6111 pencil tube.Includes 12VDC 1.5A Wall-Wart: High quality low-noise switched mode power supply operating from 100-240VAC mains input.Asking $320 here on Reverb plus shipping.