Keeley Compressor Plus Germanium 25th Anniversary Edition Pedal

25th Anniversary Germanium Evolution of an Industry Standard

The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to offer the Keeley Compressor Plus Germanium 25th Anniversary Edition. Celebrating a quarter-century of tone innovation, Keeley Electronics has upgraded the world’s most popular guitar compressor with a premium Germanium transistor output stage. This specialized Germanium circuit introduces rich transient harmonic content, incredible touch sensitivity, and a smooth, organic feel under the fingers without sacrificing the pristine clarity of the original standard Compressor Plus.

Housed in a rugged brushed silver enclosure, this limited-edition unit incorporates super-silent relay-based switching, flexible 9-18V DC operation for expanded dynamic headroom, and intuitive controls designed specifically for electric guitars. From transparent studio leveling and sustaining solos to punchy country pickin', the Germanium edition delivers unmatched playing feel.

Tone Profile & Operational Versatility

Tone Profile: Warm, Organic, Dynamic, Transparent, Touch-Sensitive.

Best For: Studio Session Work, Worship, Country, Blues, Classic Rock, Funk.

Sanctuary Expert Note

"The original Compressor Plus set the bar for board-friendly compression, but the Germanium edition adds a subtle tube-like tactile response. It feels softer on the attack, sustains infinitely, and sweetens your overall amp tone without altering your core voice."

Technical Specifications Matrix

• Model Part Number: KCompGE
• Transistor Architecture: Premium Hand-Selected Germanium Transistor Core
• Controls: Level, Blend, Comp/Sustain, Tone, Recovery Speed Switch (Single Coil / Humbucker)
• Switching: Super-Silent Soft-Touch Relay True-Bypass / Buffered Operation
• Operating Voltage: 9-18V DC Center-Negative (Higher headroom at 18V)
• Current Draw: 25mA nominal (50mA max during relay switching)
• Impedance: ~333KΩ Input / ~1KΩ Output
• Finish & Enclosure: Heavy-Duty Brushed Silver Enclosure
• Country of Origin: Designed and Hand-Built in the USA