Electro-Harmonix Black Finger Tube Compressor Pedal

Elevate your tone with the Electro-Harmonix Black Finger, a professional-grade optical tube compressor pedal designed to bring legendary studio-rack warmth straight to your pedalboard. Powered by two premium 12AX7 vacuum tubes operating at full 300V plate voltage, the Black Finger delivers uncompromised headroom, musical sustain, and the harmonic richness that only genuine high-voltage tube circuitry can provide.

Unlike standard solid-state compressor pedals that can flatten your attack, the Black Finger uses true optical compression to transparently tame transients while preserving dynamic nuance. Whether you need subtle leveling for fingerpicked acoustic guitar, punchy snap for electric bass, or long, singing sustain for soaring lead solos, the Black Finger provides smooth, analog control that keeps your instrument front and center in any mix.

Key Features

• True Optical Compression: Offers natural, transparent attack and release characteristics, preserving the organic dynamic feel of your playing.

• Dual 12AX7 Vacuum Tubes: Real high-voltage circuitry running at 300 volts delivers authentic studio warmth, touch-sensitive breakup, and lush harmonic saturation.

• Dual Light Sources (LED vs. Lamp): Toggle between LED mode for fast, immediate peak limiting or Lamp mode for blooming, vintage opto-compression.

• Comprehensive Control Layout: Dial in the perfect response with dedicated controls for Input Gain, Compress amount, Level, and Post-Gain.

• True Bypass: Ensures pure signal integrity with zero tone loss when the pedal is disengaged.

• Built Road-Ready: Encased in EHX’s classic heavy-duty chassis with protective tube roll-bars for reliable stage and studio performance.

SPECS

• Model: BLACK FINGER
• Pedal Type: Compressor
• Super Warm, Sweet Musical Tone
  
• Controls: Input, compress, Level, Post-Gain, Mode Switch, Squash Switch
• True Bypass Using A Mechanical Relay
• Two Electro-Harmonix 12AX7 Vacuum Tubes Included
• 12AC-1000 Power Supply Included