PRS Mary Cries Optical Compressor Pedal

Retailing in the region of £199.99

The PRS PRS Guitars always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New PRS Guitars options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering. Designed from the ground up by PRS Guitars in Stevensville, MD, the Mary Cries Optical Compressor is inspired by the famous hand-wired, tube based LA-2A compressor. Designed to thicken your tone, add lengthy sustain and tame signal peaks, the Mary Cries pushes your tone to the limit without losing definition or clarity.With only two…

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The PRS PRS Guitars always come out on top. This is New is in stock and ready to post out to you, with fast, reliable delivery straight to your door. For more New PRS Guitars options, read on for full specifications, demos, and secure online ordering.

Designed from the ground up by PRS Guitars in Stevensville, MD, the Mary Cries Optical Compressor is inspired by the famous hand-wired, tube based LA-2A compressor. Designed to thicken your tone, add lengthy sustain and tame signal peaks, the Mary Cries pushes your tone to the limit without losing definition or clarity.

With only two controls for Compression and Output Gain on hand, the Mary Cries makes compression incredibly simple. It’s natural sound and response will have you forgetting that it’s even turned on, but you will definitely notice when the pedal is bypassed! It may even become your new “always-on” pedal! The Mary Cries also features a handy LED that indicates how hard the compressor is working as you’re playing!

Accolades

“I can be snobby when it comes to compressor pedals. Compressor pedals with only a few controls scare me as they can often squeeze too much too quickly. Mary Cries doesn’t do that and reacts to my playing in a musical way. I actually liked using it as a clean boost with a touch of compression!”Corey Congilio 

“A good compression pedal is one of the most crucial components to my pedal board but often overlooked because it’s not nearly as sexy as a crazy delay or wild octave shifter. The new PRS Mary Cries does a phenomenal job of keeping all the notes and tones from all over my fretboard tight and balanced. For anyone who utilizes compression for fingerpicking or all-over the-neck-two-hand-tapping, this thing is my new favourite. I really appreciate the blue compression light coming on to show me when and how hard it’s working. That feedback is fantastic for knowing when the pedal is digging in. Entirely lovely and a wonderful new addition to my board.”David Knudson

Specifications

  • Pedal Type: Optical Compressor
  • Analogue/Digital: Analogue
  • Inputs: (1) ¼” instrument
  • Outputs: (1) ¼” instrument
  • Bypass Switching: True Bypass
  • Amperage: 8mA
  • Power Sources: 9V DC Power Supply, regulated and/or isolated (not included)
  • Batteries: (1) 9V DC (not included)
  • Length: 4.7”
  • Width: 3.7”
  • Height: 4.5”
  • Weight: 1.1 lbs

Additional information

Weight 2 kg

About the manufacturer

PRS

PRS, or Paul Reed Smith Guitars, is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, stunning aesthetics, and perfectly balanced tone. Founded in 1985 in Maryland, USA, by luthier Paul Reed Smith, the brand quickly earned a reputation for blending the best elements of vintage and modern guitar design. PRS instruments are known for their flawless finishes, bird inlays, and meticulous attention to detail, offering both beauty and performance. Played by artists like Carlos Santana and Mark Tremonti, PRS guitars deliver rich sustain, clarity, and versatility across genres. Each instrument reflects a dedication to innovation and artistry that has made PRS one of the most respected names in the guitar world.

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