Members Chrisjd Posted January 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Here's a question for all of you who are doing this... what style music do you play?it seems that most of you play heavy stuff, but could someone who plays rootsy stuff benefit also? I would think so. I think the reasons for me liking it are that it really clears the gain up and fills the tone out. Not sure how much your tone needs this considering you probably don't use much gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 I'm a firm believer in the HUGE advantages of having an EQ in the effects loop!I have an EQ in my rack system normally set flat... but I can always make adjustments from gig to gig if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members facedance Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Here's a question for all of you who are doing this... what style music do you play?it seems that most of you play heavy stuff, but could someone who plays rootsy stuff benefit also? I would imagine so. Putting a GE-7 in front of my decidedly non high gain peavey classic 30 still gives low to mid-gain tones a much more "3D" feel... I have a hard time explaining it. But in my experience a decent EQ pedal is as close to a "magic pedal" as you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Herald of Light Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 I would imagine so. Putting a GE-7 in front of my decidedly non high gain peavey classic 30 still gives low to mid-gain tones a much more "3D" feel... I have a hard time explaining it. But in my experience a decent EQ pedal is as close to a "magic pedal" as you can get. If you like it in the front, that's quite a bit different. You're EQing the guitar, not the amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Cry harder. Oh come on dude...I was just joking. But seriously....with so much eq in the loop use, are amp makers making them wrong? And I really was kidding....gimme a break! I even used a damn smilie, that might be a huge clue, since by your return comment you know my style isn't to really use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted January 23, 2008 Members Share Posted January 23, 2008 Not this again Do you mean " we must use EQ's in the loop to make our amps sound good" thing again?Or do you mean I was just joking about myself thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa4x12er2 Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 Oh come on dude...I was just joking.But seriously....with so much eq in the loop use, are amp makers making them wrong? I think the point is to have absolute control. For instance, I love my Dual Rec but I only have 4 controls for EQ. Bass, Mid, treble, presence. With a high band EQ you can take that sound you love and tweak it even more. Doesn't mean I don't like the sound of my amp or that I think it sucks without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members petejt Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 I use a 5-band parametric EQ instead . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dolf Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 what if you are not having teh effecks loops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 I switch the EQ off on my pre amp.My EQ is in my fingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metalmonkey Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 I've recently purchased a VHT ultralead without the graphic EQ if i put an eq in the effects loop will this give me the same result as the one with the EQ? i presume i'd have to get a decent one... any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oops-A-Paisley Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 BBE 462 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 I think the point is to have absolute control. For instance, I love my Dual Rec but I only have 4 controls for EQ. Bass, Mid, treble, presence. With a high band EQ you can take that sound you love and tweak it even more. Doesn't mean I don't like the sound of my amp or that I think it sucks without it. That's exactly whaty I mean about "making it wrong". Would seem players want more control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dustin// Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 I use a 5-band parametric EQ instead . how much better is this then something like the ge-7 or fish 'n chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weathered Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 BBE 462 Die, tone, DIE!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 We talking series loops or parallel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BadHorsie Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 I switch the EQ off on my pre amp. My EQ is in my fingers This is basically the same thing Luke Skywalker did when he switched off his targeting computer just prior to blowing up the Death Star. It's all about feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 This is basically the same thing Luke Skywalker did when he switched off his targeting computer just prior to blowing up the Death Star. It's all about feel.Or that time he started to fall in love with his sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knucklefux Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 I've recently purchased a VHT ultralead without the graphic EQif i put an eq in the effects loop will this give me the same result as the one with the EQ?i presume i'd have to get a decent one... any suggestions? it would be similar...it really depends on the circuit used for the EQ, as not all EQ's are created equal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BadHorsie Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 it would be similar...it really depends on the circuit used for the EQ, as not all EQ's are created equal.We're trying to morph this into a Star Wars thread. C'mon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 17 Tubes Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 This is basically the same thing Luke Skywalker did when he switched off his targeting computer just prior to blowing up the Death Star. It's all about feel. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FastRedPonyCar Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 Or that time he started to fall in love with his sister. Cue the fail jingle from the price is right...Bum bum ba dum! WAAAaaaahhhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Herald of Light Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 how much better is this then something like the ge-7 or fish 'n chips? It's not, unless you have some specific application that calls for it. With guitar, that's generally not going to be the case. Same deal as the 30 bazillion band graphic EQs. There is very little potential for them to accomplish anything more with something as limited in frequency range as guitar, and the application being a guitar rig itself. If you will notice, there don't appear to be any parametric EQs marketed as guitar products made today. The logic behind that is pretty clear. There are many things that aren't terribly useful to begin with that there is more point in selling to the average guitar player before parametric EQs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 Cue the fail jingle from the price is right... Bum bum ba dum! WAAAaaaahhhhhhhh It's the same lame analogy!He stopped thinking and started going by feeling!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DIAMOND Posted January 24, 2008 Members Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hi,I read that the MXR-108 had 18V DC and the Boss products has 9V dc. Whats the difference?. MXR-KFK ten band in the house tomorrow D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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