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product_id: 1158631
title: "CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal"
brand: "boss"
price: "HK$1499"
currency: HKD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Boss"
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1158631-cs-3-compressor-sustainer-pedal
store_origin: HK
region: Hong Kong
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# analog compression for rich sustain ultra low-noise design 4 precision knobs for tonal control CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal

**Brand:** boss
**Price:** HK$1499
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Sustain your sound, silence the noise, own the stage.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal by boss
- **How much does it cost?** HK$1499 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/1158631-cs-3-compressor-sustainer-pedal)

## Best For

- boss enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted boss brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Analog Compression:** Experience smooth, natural compression that enhances your guitar or bass dynamics effortlessly.
- • **Built to Last, Ready to Perform:** Rugged Boss build quality means this pedal stays reliable gig after gig.
- • **Tailor Your Tone with Precision:** Onboard Level, Tone, Attack, and Sustain controls let you sculpt your sound exactly how you want it.
- • **Join the Elite Players’ Choice:** Trusted by thousands of pros and ranked #2 in Electric Guitar Compression Effects—don’t get left behind.
- • **Crystal-Clear Sustain Without the Noise:** Low-noise circuitry ensures your notes stay pure and distortion-free, even at high gain.

## Overview

The Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal delivers professional-grade analog compression with ultra low-noise design and four intuitive control knobs (Level, Tone, Attack, Sustain) for precise tonal shaping. Perfect for guitarists and bassists seeking clean, rich sustain without distortion, this pedal is a top-ranked, reliable choice favored by pros worldwide.

## Description

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Review: Works Excellent On My 5-String Bass - I'm a bass player with a 5-string bass. I was looking for more sustain, not the compression so much. First I bought the Behringer CS400 Compressor/Sustainer pedal to try to save some money. It cost about $21. After a few days of playing through the pedal, I noticed high levels of audible distortion. It was as if this thing was a distortion pedal. I thought it was a dying battery so I tried a new one, then an external power supply, but it was no use. The distortion was so loud that I simply could not use the pedal at all if I wanted a clean sound. I don't recall distortion being there when I first started using this pedal, but it was there now, loud and clear. The pedal had become completely useless to me. I then reluctantly forked over a Benjamin Franklin for this Boss CS-3 pedal. As soon as I plucked the first note, there was sweet sustain with no audible distortion to my ears. I've been playing through it for several days now and it is still as clean as it was on day 1. Now I have a true compressor/sustain pedal. I should have just bought this in the first place instead of wasting $21 on a cheaper knock-off. The moral of the story: Buy the Boss pedal first, don't waste your money on cheaper models.
Review: Awesome pedal - Great pedal! Running it through my bass rig. The great quality I've come to expect from Boss pedals 🎯🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

## Features

- Compression/Sustainer Pedal f Guitar
- Guitar Pedal
- Low-noise design for super-quiet operation
- Onboard Level, Tone, Attack and Sustain controls for precise tonal shaping

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002CZV7I |
| Amperage | 10 Milliamps |
| Audio Output Effects | Compression |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,112 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Electric Guitar Compression Effects #1,049 in Guitar & Bass Accessories |
| Brand Name | BOSS |
| Color | Blue |
| Controls Type | Knob |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,360) |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04957054012854 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
| Included Components | With Case or Bag |
| Item Dimensions | 4 x 3 x 6 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6"L x 3.75"W x 2.7"H |
| Item Part Number | CS-3 |
| Item Type Name | Electric Guitar Electronics |
| Item Weight | 422 Grams |
| Manufacturer | BOSS AUDIO |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CS-3 |
| Model Name | CS-3 |
| Model Number | CS-3 |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Style | Boom microphone stand with a telescoping boom arm |
| UPC | 700315930329 714573526613 333335584823 761294012857 |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 90 days. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BOSS
- **Color:** Blue
- **Item Weight:** 422 Grams
- **Product Dimensions:** 6"L x 3.75"W x 2.7"H
- **Style:** Boom microphone stand with a telescoping boom arm

## Images

![CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jNp42grbL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this sound plesant on an acoustic guitar?**
A: Not designed or used with acoustic instruments. Certainly not pleasant. Its a rock sound like Carlos Santana sustained notes in his solos.

**Q: does this have true by pass?**
A: NO currently-made Boss pedal has true bypass; all have buffered bypass.

**Q: DO these newer CS-3 pedals have through hole components or are they surface mount technology?**
A: Surface mount

**Q: Will this sustain pinch harmonics so I can do a dive bomb?**
A: It should - it definitely extends the sustain and harmonics on my guitars, using it through a Fender Twin Reverb or an old Peavy with a Marshall head. However, that is not really my style of playing (the dive bombs), so I can't give you a definitive answer. It will also depend on your amp setup and the guitar. What I can say is that this box does thin the sound a little, making it more sterile.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Excellent On My 5-String Bass
*by D***E on November 2, 2022*

I'm a bass player with a 5-string bass. I was looking for more sustain, not the compression so much. First I bought the Behringer CS400 Compressor/Sustainer pedal to try to save some money. It cost about $21. After a few days of playing through the pedal, I noticed high levels of audible distortion. It was as if this thing was a distortion pedal. I thought it was a dying battery so I tried a new one, then an external power supply, but it was no use. The distortion was so loud that I simply could not use the pedal at all if I wanted a clean sound. I don't recall distortion being there when I first started using this pedal, but it was there now, loud and clear. The pedal had become completely useless to me. I then reluctantly forked over a Benjamin Franklin for this Boss CS-3 pedal. As soon as I plucked the first note, there was sweet sustain with no audible distortion to my ears. I've been playing through it for several days now and it is still as clean as it was on day 1. Now I have a true compressor/sustain pedal. I should have just bought this in the first place instead of wasting $21 on a cheaper knock-off. The moral of the story: Buy the Boss pedal first, don't waste your money on cheaper models.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome pedal
*by B***E on August 7, 2025*

Great pedal! Running it through my bass rig. The great quality I've come to expect from Boss pedals 🎯🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Boss CS3
*by V***Y on October 20, 2025*

Boss CS3 is a secret weapon, subtle change in tone

## Frequently Bought Together

- Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal
- Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner Pedal with Bypass
- MXR Patch Cable 6 in|15 cm - 3 Pack (3PDCP06)

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*Last updated: 2026-05-25*