Videos (3)

View Allarrow icon
Mary Cries | Analog Compressor Pedal | PRS Guitarsplay button

Mary Cries | Analog Compressor Pedal | PRS Guitars

PRS Guitars Mary Cries Pedal Demoplay button

PRS Guitars Mary Cries Pedal Demo

New Product Premiere | PRS Guitarsplay button

New Product Premiere | PRS Guitars

PRS

collapse expand iconDescription

The PRS Mary Cries Optical Compressor Effects Pedal is based on one of the most iconic compressors of all time. With intuitive controls and a rugged build, the Mary Cries is designed to inspire by putting studio-grade compression and sustain at your feet.

Smooth, Musical Compression

The Mary Cries provides the smooth, musical compression that only optical technology can offer. Thicken up your tone, reign in peaks and boost sustain without losing clarity. The Mary Cries does it all while retaining your core tone.

Intuitive Controls and Studio-Quality Sound

With just Output Gain and Compression knobs, the Mary Cries is easy to dial in, even mid-song. Push your sound into overdrive or subtly shape your dynamics—the musical compression of the Mary Cries inspires you to play. Like all PRS gear, the Mary Cries is built from premium components in Maryland, USA.

Road-Ready and Built to Last

The Mary Cries is ready for the road, built into a rugged enclosure with high-quality jacks and switches. It runs on a standard 9V power supply for noise-free operation anywhere. With legendary tone and go-anywhere toughness, the Mary Cries is the modern optical compressor you've been waiting for.

Inspiring Tone for Every Player

Whether you play country, rock or jazz, the Mary Cries has the versatile compression to inspire any guitarist. Thicken up warm clean tones, reign in crunchy overdrives, or boost singing lead lines. The Mary Cries does it all while keeping your core tone fully intact. Experience the inspiring compression of the PRS Mary Cries optical compressor pedal.

PRS Mary Cries Optical Compressor Effects Pedal
PRS Mary Cries Optical Compressor Effects Pedal
PRS Mary Cries Optical Compressor Effects Pedal

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Based on the LA-2A
  • Thicken your tone and control signal peaks
  • Lengthen sustain
  • Can be used as a boost
  • Made in the U.S.

collapse expand iconWarranty

2 year warranty on parts, hardware, cases, and electronics. Limited lifetime warranty on all other products.

Featured Articles

collapse expand iconReviews

4.5

6 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio4
  2. Performances4
  3. Professional Recording3
  4. Amateur Recording2
Cons
  1. Limited Selection Of Effects2
  2. Wish it was standard pedal size?1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice2
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound Quality4
  2. Responsive3
  3. Versatile2
  4. Compact1
  5. Good Selection Of Effects1
  • A very lovely compressor pedal.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDave

    fromCleveland, Ohio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Beautiful sound quality that does not get in the way of your playing or tone. Excellent build quality and graphics. Set the gain in the middle to upper register and have the pedal act as a signal boost/overdrive. I really like this pedal.

  • Would not buy again.

    2

    submitted2 years ago

    byBill

    fromSeattle, Wa

    I received this as a gift from my son. Frankly, it's not much better, if even better at all than my Dynacomp and no match for a Janglebox. It just doesn't have that jangly bite that I get from those other compressors.

  • Always on tone shaper

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byScott

    fromBoston

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This compressor/leveler is really great. I have several other compressors including the Cali76 and this one is so easy to use. Even at top compression setting, it doesn't squash the tone or signal. Just keeps those loud transients from hitting the amp. Perfect for my needs. I now use the Cali for more drastic compression/sustain.

  • Great compressor, very impressed and happy

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    bySean

    fromUSA

    I like compressors on guitar, but most compressor pedals are too noisy or they go from no compression to too much too fast. This pedal is the quietest compressor I've used and the range is awesome, open and musical and you can dial it in easily. It really just works how you would want it. Highly recommended. Only negative, it's wider than a standard pedal, and I feel like it could have been standard size.

  • Love anything PRS

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byDavid

    fromSalt Lake City, Utah

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The sound enhancement. My amps do not have to work as hard. Elimates a lot of feed back from the gain on the amp.

  • Very Nice

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byChris

    fromSouthern NH

    It takes a little experimenting to find the sweet spots with the simple controls but with a little patience you will be well rewarded. The output gain is bold and you could use this as a boost pedal alone and be very happy. The compression is subtle but quite dynamic without crushing your tone. If you can find one, get it!

  • Previous
  • 1
  • Next

collapse expand iconQ&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

No results but…

You can be the first to ask a new question.

It may be Answered within 48 hours.