GUITAR BOARD

John C wrote in message
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Hi John

If you have it plugged in Guitar --- PW-2 ---ED1 Compressor--- AMP

then the compressor may be amplifying the noise floor of the PW2 the
whole time. Maybe try

Guitar --- ED1 Compressor ---PW-2--- AMP.
Also try new batteries everywhere if you havent already. Try
spraying a little switch cleaner ( Servisol super 10 or an equivalent ) on
all jack plugs and sockets to clean away any corrosion or traces of dirt.
If either pedal has been used a lot the amplification stages might be
showing signs of wear and tear - maybe ics or transistors need replacing.
Lastly, you are using two pedals that add a lot of gain, so any noise
present will naturally be louder, so you might have to get a noise gate and
plug it in the chain just before the amp.
good luck Alex