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product_id: 1158631
title: "Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal"
brand: "boss"
price: "¥35332"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Boss"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1158631-boss-cs-3-compressor-sustainer-pedal
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region: Japan
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# Low-noise design for ultra-clean sound 9V power with AAA battery backup 4 onboard controls for tonal precision Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal

**Brand:** boss
**Price:** ¥35332
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Sustain your edge with the Boss CS-3 — where clarity meets power.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal by boss
- **How much does it cost?** ¥35332 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1158631-boss-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

- • **Enduring Power:** Runs on 9V with AAA battery option for reliable gig-ready performance.
- • **Boss Reliability:** Trusted by pros worldwide—don’t settle for knock-offs that compromise your sound.
- • **Pro-Approved Sustain:** Delivers smooth, rich sustain that elevates your bass or guitar presence instantly.
- • **Studio-Grade Silence:** Low-noise circuitry ensures your tone stays pure and undistorted, even at high sustain.
- • **Precision Tone Sculpting:** Level, Tone, Attack & Sustain controls put you in full command of your sound.

## Overview

The Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal is a professional-grade analog effects pedal designed for guitar and bass players seeking precise tonal control and clean, distortion-free sustain. Featuring onboard Level, Tone, Attack, and Sustain controls, it offers versatile sound shaping with a low-noise design for studio-quality clarity. Powered by 9V with AAA battery support, the CS-3 is a durable, reliable choice favored by musicians worldwide.

## Description

Buy Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer Pedal: Compression - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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

## 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 |
| Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Battery type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,116 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 in Electric Guitar Compression Effects #1,038 in Guitar & Bass Accessories |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Color Name | Blue |
| Color Screen | No |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,338) |
| Date First Available | February 17, 2007 |
| Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 14.9 ounces |
| Item model number | CS-3 |
| Musical Style | world-music |
| Product Dimensions | 4 x 3 x 6 inches |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Size | (CS-3) |
| String Material | Boss CS-3 Compression&Sustainer |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BOSS
- **Color:** Blue
- **Item Weight:** 422 Grams
- **Product Dimensions:** 6"L x 3.75"W x 2.7"H
- **Style:** Guitar

## Images

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

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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 🎯🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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: 2026-03-07*