Parametric Eq Pedal?

[veji]

can anybody recommend a good parametric EQ pedal for boosting/shaping/fattening?

 

[EXPcustom]

I heard the Majik Rocket Fuel pedal is based off of the Furman PQ3...

 

[boof]

I have heard good things about the empress but haven't used it myself the delay they make is really cool...
http://www.empresseffects.com/?page=paraeq

 

[John Busbee]

I don't think you really want it in the front, you only change the guitar/front chain. Put the parametric in the loop to tweak the amp. If you have an fx unit, most have a para/tone shaping capabilities.

 

[Shask]

Boss PQ-4 if you like Boss pedals...

 

[moltenmetalburn]

Empress para EQ, hands down the best pedal EQ and it has a boost function.

 

[CaseyCor]

I don't think you really want it in the front, you only change the guitar/front chain. Put the parametric in the loop to tweak the amp. If you have an fx unit, most have a para/tone shaping capabilities.

I agree with this. Although I use a graphic in the loop as opposed to a parametric, after putting it in the loop I won't play an amp without it.

 

[AngryGoldfish]

The Home Brew Detox is a nice little unit. I don't own it but I've certainly experienced it a few times with a friends Bugera 6262 (and it actually made it sound pretty damn good)

It's not very versatile, and doesn't offer much in the way of severe tonal sculpting, but it supplies all the necessary twists and turns that you might need to boost or cut the basic frequencies that most musicians only hear and use.

It's a tad overpriced, though. A used 10-band MXR EQ might be more ideal.

 

[Gainfreak]

I don't think you really want it in the front, you only change the guitar/front chain. Put the parametric in the loop to tweak the amp. If you have an fx unit, most have a para/tone shaping capabilities.

If you are going to use a parameteric like this to boost the signal you are better off using it before the amp. If it's going to be used to cut then Id say the loop is the way to go. Either way there is no right or wrong way to use it but as a person who has used parametric EQ's to get my tone, they can do wonders in front of your amp!

all the best

~R~

 

[CaseyCor]

Could someone enlighten me on the tonal differences between using a graphic EQ v. a parametric in the loop of an amp?

 

[Sixtonoize]

In front of an amp, it changes the feel...more like changing the pickups in your guitar, but with WAY more flexibility.
In the loop, it's like changing the settings of the tone stack...but again, with WAY more flexibility.

 

[Strat+Marshall]

Could someone enlighten me on the tonal differences between using a graphic EQ v. a parametric in the loop of an amp?

Graphic has set frequencies that you can boost or cut and parametric allows you to dial in a specific frequency and boost or cut it.

 

[CaseyCor]

Could someone enlighten me on the tonal differences between using a graphic EQ v. a parametric in the loop of an amp?

Graphic has set frequencies that you can boost or cut and parametric allows you to dial in a specific frequency and boost or cut it.

I know the difference concerning how they work. I was looking for a description of the possible tone(s) that can be achieved w/ a parametric vs. a graphic.

Would it be overkill to use both in the loop of an amp?

 

[AngryGoldfish]

Could someone enlighten me on the tonal differences between using a graphic EQ v. a parametric in the loop of an amp?

Graphic has set frequencies that you can boost or cut and parametric allows you to dial in a specific frequency and boost or cut it.

I know the difference concerning how they work. I was looking for a description of the possible tone(s) that can be achieved w/ a parametric vs. a graphic.

Would it be overkill to use both in the loop of an amp?

Yes.

Seriously, though, why would you want two unless your core tone was lacking? Sort out that first before you start adding pedals. That's the way I've always done it, at least. Each to his own, sure, but I don't see a need for an EQ unless you either hate your original tone (not something I recommend), or you've found a certain, specific method to slightly improving a particular frequency that your band lacks. In which case, a single EQ pedal should do fine.

A nice compressor or OD pedal works wonders, too. Something like the Diamond Compressor, which has a built in EQ, can add boundless warmth and subtle improvements to an already spiffing tone.

Just my 2c

 

[moltenmetalburn]

Pre distortion EQ is crucial to voicing the distortion of an amp. Amazingly useful.

 

[Jack Napalm]

Would it be overkill to use both in the loop of an amp?

I use a Boss EQ20 in my loop. Not a parametric and a graphic together but the idea is the same. With the EQ20 I can easily switch between two EQ settings. I have one that is scooped for a few songs and then the other is little mid/volume boost that I use for solos.

Works great that way.