Hello.
I'm also in the market for a compressor pedal at the mo and like you I've been searching far and wide for the holy grail. In theory at least, I think I've found it. I'm getting me one of them Maxon CP-9PRO+ pedals. They retail for about £160, but there's one on ebay at the mo for under £100.
Here's the link: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=160258569554&Category=22669"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...;Category=22669[/url]
For rave reviews go here: [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Effects/product/Maxon/CP-9+Pro%2B/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...P-9+Pro%2B/10/1[/url]
If you'd like to read up a little more about compressors, go here: [url="http://www.ovnilab.com/index.shtml"]http://www.ovnilab.com/index.shtml[/url] (I think I found this link on this forum)
The Maxon is also featured under the impressive list of goodies.
Now, young Eskimo bassist, may I sell you some ice so that I too can afford my compressor?
Happy Squeezing!