--- product_id: 48049522 title: "BOSS CS-3 Compressor/Sustain Pedal" brand: "boss" price: "C$15607" currency: NIO in_stock: true category: "Boss" url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/48049522-boss-cs-3-compressor-sustain-pedal store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # ultra low-noise circuitry 9V power with AAA battery backup 4 adjustable controls for tonal precision BOSS CS-3 Compressor/Sustain Pedal **Brand:** boss **Price:** C$15607 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Elevate your sound game — make every note sing with the BOSS CS-3! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BOSS CS-3 Compressor/Sustain Pedal by boss - **How much does it cost?** C$15607 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/48049522-boss-cs-3-compressor-sustain-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 - • **Seamless Dynamic Range:** Compresses loud signals and boosts soft ones for a perfectly balanced, professional-grade output. - • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Compact size and standard 1/4-inch jack make it the perfect addition to any pedalboard setup. - • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Low-noise design ensures your tone stays pure without unwanted hiss or hum. - • **Precision Tone Sculpting:** Level, Tone, Attack & Sustain controls let you craft your signature sound with surgical accuracy. - • **Built to Last, Built for Gigs:** Rugged metal/plastic body and BOSS’s legendary 5-year warranty keep you stage-ready and worry-free. ## Overview The BOSS CS-3 Compressor/Sustain Pedal is a compact, durable analog effects pedal designed to smooth out your guitar’s dynamic range with onboard Level, Tone, Attack, and Sustain controls. Its low-noise circuitry delivers clean compression, enhancing sustain and tonal clarity, while the rugged build and 5-year warranty ensure reliability for professional and gigging musicians alike. ## Description The CS-3 Compression Sustainer pedal compresses louder signals while boosting lower signals, providing smooth sustain without degrading the original sound quality. This is the perfect pedal for guitarists and bassists who want to sound their best. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002CZV7I | | Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. | | Best Sellers Rank | 2,009 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 2 in Guitar Compression Effects 5 in Guitar Multi Effectors | | Country of origin | Taiwan | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,361) | | Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | CS-3 | | Label | Roland | | Manufacturer | Roland | | Product Dimensions | 10.16 x 7.62 x 15.24 cm; 422 g | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BOSS - **Colour:** Blue - **Item weight:** 422 Grams - **Product dimensions:** 15.2L x 9.5W x 6.9H centimetres - **Style:** CS-3 ## Images ![BOSS CS-3 Compressor/Sustain Pedal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jNp42grbL.jpg) ![BOSS CS-3 Compressor/Sustain Pedal - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hazAozThL.jpg) ![BOSS CS-3 Compressor/Sustain Pedal - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QSOEZDfWL.jpg) ![BOSS CS-3 Compressor/Sustain Pedal - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GJBjF+e0L.jpg) ![BOSS CS-3 Compressor/Sustain Pedal - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wQxcKy3vL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern Name, Style Name** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How well would this pedal work when used with a Rickenbacker 360 12 to get a Byrd’s jangly sound?** A: This is a compressor and sustainer; it's not a guitar modeller.; all it does is to help sustain the note you are playing. So you want to be a rock 'n' roll star, then listen now to what I say.... Just get your R-360-12 electric guitar and take some time and learn how to play, then in a week or two when your hair's grown right and your pants are tight, you'll get Roger's jangly tone and a falsetto voice. I love my CS-3, but it won't give you The Byrd's jangly tone. You really need to get the sound in your head translated through your fingers into the guitar. **Q: What would be a typical setup for a solo electro acoustic guitar player (strumming and light fingerpicking)?** A: as Per the pic would be a good start,all straight up,but then use your ears to make Adjustments **Q: Im a newbee please explain what minimally do i need to use this pedal. all i have so far is a lp copy and a marshall amp.** A: You can use a compressor in a number of different ways… to balance the signal coming into your amp, to provide thickness or boost to a solo or to clip a signal so that the sound sits better in a recording mic or band setting. You really need to try and use your ears to see what works for you **Q: The 100 watt amp has that got a built in speaker ;) never heard of a compressor pedal with integrated power amp .** A: Not 100% sure about this question. I bought this sustain pedal to use with my Laney studio amp. The pedal has no integrated 'power amp'; it's a conventional foot pedal. You can use it between the guitar and the amp...or in the fx loop of the amp. I do the second; thereby reducing any noise from the pedal. Does this help? ## 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) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ni/products/48049522-boss-cs-3-compressor-sustain-pedal](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/48049522-boss-cs-3-compressor-sustain-pedal) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-08-20*