Pre-Owned Boss CS-3 Compressor Pedal (inc. Box)

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Looking to smooth out your playing dynamics, add endless sustain, and bring studio-style control to your live rig—without paying full tilt for a brand-new pedalboard addition? Say hello to this well-kept pre-owned Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, complete with original box and a whole lot of tone-shaping mojo still in the tank.

The CS-3 is a staple for guitarists and bassists alike, offering smooth compression that tightens up clean passages, fattens leads, and sustains notes like a pro. Whether you’re taming picking attack or making your clean tones pop in the mix, the CS-3 gives you the kind of control that can transform a good tone into a great one

This pre-loved unit has been gently gigged, well cared for, and tested in-house at Musicmaker to ensure it’s working like a charm. The original box is included—ideal for collectors or for those who just like to keep things tidy.

This CS-3 is ready to find a new board and get back to work—whether you’re chasing tight Nashville twang, silky Gilmour-style sustain, or just want your cleans to snap and sparkle with studio polish.

Features

• Classic compression and sustain control in a compact stompbox

• Four-knob layout for precise tweaking: Level, Tone, Attack, Sustain

• Smooth out dynamic spikes and enhance sustain without flattening your tone

• Tone control lets you dial in brightness or warmth, making it perfect for multiple genres

• Ideal for clean guitar styles, funk, pop, country, or lead-focused tones

• Also works well on bass, giving punch and control to dynamic playing

• Built to Boss’s bulletproof standards—this pedal is tough as nails

• Includes original box, perfect for resale value or presentation