Retrospec The Squeeze Box Compressor 1990's (Original Model)

This is a rare original Retrospec “The Sqeeze Box”. these are not available from the manufacture. Used by Tony Levin from Peter Gabriel, and King Crimson on bass, and Alex Lifeson from RUSH on guitar. Functions flawlessly.

Retrospec squeezebox

The Retrospec Squeeze Box is a studio-grade, all-tube electro-optical compressor pedal designed to provide transparent and musical compression. Here are its key features:

• High-Voltage, All-Tube, Transformerless Design: Unlike traditional compressors, the Squeeze Box uses a high-voltage, all-tube design without transformers, ensuring exceptional frequency and transient response.
• Classic, Studio-Quality Optical Compression: The pedal employs a classic optical compression circuit, similar to the legendary LA-2A, to deliver a warm and even compression characteristic.
• Hi-Impedance Input: The Squeeze Box features a high-impedance input, allowing it to accurately capture the tone and dynamics of your instrument.
• Tube-Buffered 1/4” Output: The pedal’s output is tube-buffered to maintain the signal’s integrity and provide a smooth, quiet transition to your amplifier or mixer.
• Mic-Level Balanced XLR Output: The Squeeze Box includes a balanced XLR output, allowing you to send the compressed signal directly to a mixer or recorder.
• Internal Linear Power Supply: The pedal features an internal linear power supply, ensuring stable and reliable operation.
• Gain, Threshold, and Ratio Control: The Squeeze Box offers independent controls for gain, threshold, and ratio, allowing you to tailor the compression to your specific needs.
• Passive EQ Circuit: The pedal includes a passive EQ circuit, which can be activated independently to fine-tune the tone and frequency response.
• Solid Aluminum Chassis Construction: The Squeeze Box features a rugged, solid aluminum chassis, ensuring durability and stability.

Reviews and Applications

The Retrospec Squeeze Box has received praise from musicians and engineers for its transparent and musical compression characteristics. It’s been used to:

• Smooth out lead lines and bring out the tails of guitar harmonics
• Tame playing discrepancies and smooth out bass guitar performances
• Enhance the tone and dynamics of instruments in a mix
• Serve as a DI box for bass and other instruments
• Work well with overdrives and fuzz pedals

Conclusion

The Retrospec Squeeze Box is a high-quality, studio-grade tube optical compressor pedal that offers exceptional tone and compression characteristics. Its versatility, rugged construction, and transparent operation make it an excellent choice for musicians and engineers seeking a professional-grade compression solution.