EQ Pedal with 80hz?

[::::BASSIST::::]

Looking for suggestions for an EQ in pedal format that has a 80hz designation. Thanks.

[JanusZarate]

Interesting choice of frequency...

Any reason why a 40Hz or 50Hz slider couldn't do just as well, given that these frequencies are low enough that the difference is audibly negligible compared to a midrange frequency slider?

[improvpwnd]

IMO, 80hz vs 40hz or 50hz is audibly different... too bad all EQ knobs on all amps/pedals/processors were labeled with frequency, amplitude, and octave (frequency width). I mean, they could still write 'bass,' 'mid,' and 'treble' for the noobs, but some more info wouldn't hurt anyone! Sorry to rant without helping you.

[::::BASSIST::::]

Amps that I've played thru such as the Carvin BX1200 and Shuttle 6.0 have the bass eq set at 80hz. I like it. It punches nicely. The one thing I dont like about my LMII is that the low eq is set at 40hz which is too low for my taste. 30-40hz is more like sub-bass in my opinion. 80hz will punch you in the gut like Mike Tyson in his prime. Bam!

[JanusZarate]

Originally Posted by improvpwnd

IMO, 80hz vs 40hz or 50hz is audibly different... too bad all EQ knobs on all amps/pedals/processors were labeled with frequency, amplitude, and octave (frequency width). I mean, they could still write 'bass,' 'mid,' and 'treble' for the noobs, but some more info wouldn't hurt anyone! Sorry to rant without helping you.

True... I overlooked that.

80Hz would only be a center frequency designation... which doesn't say much about the actual results of turning the knob up/down, unfortunately.

[improvpwnd]

Originally Posted by ::::BASSIST::::

Amps that I've played thru such as the Carvin BX1200 and Shuttle 6.0 have the bass eq set at 80hz. I like it. It punches nicely. The one thing I dont like about my LMII is that the low eq is set at 40hz which is too low for my taste. 30-40hz is more like sub-bass in my opinion. 80hz will punch you in the gut like Mike Tyson in his prime. Bam!

Hmm, does it have to be a pedal? Why not get a rackmount EQ?

[i2k]

Originally Posted by ::::BASSIST::::

Amps that I've played thru such as the Carvin BX1200 and Shuttle 6.0 have the bass eq set at 80hz. I like it. It punches nicely. The one thing I dont like about my LMII is that the low eq is set at 40hz which is too low for my taste. 30-40hz is more like sub-bass in my opinion. 80hz will punch you in the gut like Mike Tyson in his prime. Bam!

+1, I prefer 80 Hz too. That's the reason why I bought Boss PQ3B as the low is variable from 25 to 400 Hz. Another option is to get any Boss Graphic EQ and modify the first band to 80 Hz, it will only involve changing of 1 or 2 capacitor and resistor (only for the brave...)

[bongomania]

I can hear the difference between 40 Hz and 80 Hz when it's a shelving EQ turned down pretty far. If I want a "rumble control" I'll reach for a shelving EQ that corners somewhere between 30Hz and 50 Hz. If I want to "boost my lows" however, I want a center frequency between 80 Hz and 120 Hz.

[::::BASSIST::::]

Originally Posted by i2k

+1, I prefer 80 Hz too. That's the reason why I bought Boss PQ3B as the low is variable from 25 to 400 Hz. Another option is to get any Boss Graphic EQ and modify the first band to 80 Hz, it will only involve changing of 1 or 2 capacitor and resistor (only for the brave...)

I've been looking for one of these PQ3-Bs. They are hard to find.

I have a Boss GEB7 and am willing to do the mod. Any links to a website that shows me how?

[i2k]

PQ3B is rare, I had to ship a used one from Japan.

Unfortunately, I don't have the schema of GEB7. But I've successfully modified some freqs on GE7 which can be converted to GEB7 easily. Attached is an Excel file to calculate the components value to match the freq you need. Hope it helps.

[varunkapahi]

wont a parametric eq help? i could be wrong, if i am then please ignore

[improvpwnd]

Originally Posted by varunkapahi

wont a parametric eq help? i could be wrong, if i am then please ignore

Yes, because you can tune them to specific frequencies... such as 80 hertz.

[::::BASSIST::::]

Yeah, but I find an 80hz slider much easier to use. The PQ3-b goes from 25 to 400hz (I think) on the low dial. How to pinpoint where exactly 80hz isnt that easy unless you have a scope or something.

I looked at that excel chart and the whole thing is beyond me. I'd probably end up wrecking something.

[i2k]

Other options :
Old Ibanez / Maxon Programmable Parametric EQ (PPE). It is analog pedal with digital interface, so you can exactly pin point the freq and gain. God sound, low noise but very hard to find.

Magicstomp (can be the bass or guitar version), digital but imho it has the most sophisticated parametric EQ. It has 4 band full parametric EQ, each band has freq, gain and Q/bandwidth setting. And you get other top notch effects, plus it is relatively easy to find a used one.

[improvpwnd]

Originally Posted by ::::BASSIST::::

Yeah, but I find an 80hz slider much easier to use. The PQ3-b goes from 25 to 400hz (I think) on the low dial. How to pinpoint where exactly 80hz isnt that easy unless you have a scope or something.

I looked at that excel chart and the whole thing is beyond me. I'd probably end up wrecking something.

I hear ya, but I'd still go with a rackmount...

[Johnny Atomic]

Originally Posted by i2k

PQ3B is rare, I had to ship a used one from Japan.

Unfortunately, I don't have the schema of GEB7. But I've successfully modified some freqs on GE7 which can be converted to GEB7 easily. Attached is an Excel file to calculate the components value to match the freq you need. Hope it helps.

how do you use that XL file???

[::::BASSIST::::]

Any other ideas for a pedal sized EQ pedal that has 80hz?

Don't care if its a guitar eq either.