6-band EQ in loop: frequencies for solo boosting?

[Draelyc]

Running a clean boost in the loop of my Dr. Z as a volume (not gain) boost for solos doesn't work quite as well with the attenuator I'm now running between the amp & speaker. So I replaced it with my MXR 6-band eq... But it's kinda tough figuring which frequencies to boost without a full band playing in the background, lol.

Anybody have experience just boosting certain frequencies to cut through, rather than boosting overall volume? Which frequencies are the most effective?

Thanx!
C

 

[Filter500]

try settings like this:

 

[Draelyc]

Awesome -- that's almost exactly what I ended up with! Good to know I'm on the right track.

Thanks, mang!

 

[petejt]

Try 700Hz for a solo boost.

 

[stratotone]

You want more mids.

Pete

 

[NITROHOLIC]

boost ALL OF THEM!!!!!!

 

[Motorpud]

You want more mids.

Pete

+1 Bump up the mids

 

[stephen sawall]

750 ~ 3000 range for me.

 

[Cirrus]

Maybe sounds crazy but try cutting the bass (maybe sub-300hz) and even cutting the treble a little (maybe 3k and up). Less bass means more headroom for the frequencies your boosting to be louder so the amp will be able to make you sound louder in a band mix. Loosing a little treble can smooth your lead tone a bit but that's a question of taste.

 

[Draelyc]

Great suggestions, everybody ~ thanks!