MXR 6 band EQ

[MilkyMcMilkMilk]

Im contemplating an eq pedal. anyone know much about the MXR 6 or 10.band eq pedal?
is the boss GEB 7 in the same class as the mxr's?
Do these add noise to your signal?

Which eq would you suggest?

[SoonerMatt]

From what I remember about the 10 band EQ it was dead quiet but required its own special power supply. I'd try before you buy.

[rob_thebassman]

MXR 10 band EQ looks like its better as it has 4 more frequencies to work with

[AdamR]

Originally Posted by SoonerMatt

From what I remember about the 10 band EQ it was dead quiet but required its own special power supply. I'd try before you buy.

Correct, Its 18V not 9V. ands doesnt take batteries.

[mowburger]

bump for a good eq pedal...


I liked the MXR M108 -great pedal, altho it needs to be powered by 18v the extra gain and headroom are awesome and the freq points are fairly useful.

IMO a parametric or even a semi-para would be a better choice than graphicfor bass.

I took my M108 back after a couple weeks and got a Tone Hammer instead. (I wanted more color as well)

If I ever need a another graphic eq the MXR is my first choice.

IIRC The Boss uses a FET cicuit which converts high impedance to low impedance signal whether the effect is engaged or not, and I think the MXR is true bypass.

[loopmantra]

had 'em both,and liked mxr 6 band better.first off,mxr 10 band was a bit noisy(slight humming,but i guess it's not the case with all o' them),and had a reasonable hiss in the upper register,whereas mxr 6 band-no hiss,smaller and has all the freq. you need.
plus,runs on 9v/batt. opposed to 10band and truly hard to find 18v(the adapter i got with it died within weeks... i'm thinking bad luck,but still...)
BUT right now i'm using custom parametric eq....hell...if i'm riding,then i'm riding with style !!

[caeman]

Originally Posted by MilkyMcMilkMilk

Im contemplating an eq pedal. anyone know much about the MXR 6 or 10.band eq pedal?
is the boss GEB 7 in the same class as the mxr's?
Do these add noise to your signal?

Which eq would you suggest?

I have and recommend the M-108 10-band EQ model. It is 18v and noiseless. It has a separate gain and level so you can fiddle with the in and out signal even more. Yes, you need an 18v supply, or an 18v converter if you are using a daisy-chained 9v supply. I am using an 18v converter thingy from Godlyke for months now, no problems to report.

The EQ pedal is the unsexy, unsung hero of the effects board. Buy a good one and be done with it.



Mine is the first thing the bass sees. I use it to bump the mids a touch, kill the frequencies below my E string and feed the Growler a happy signal.

[Crater]

The Danelectro Fish'n'Chips is a fine and dandy 6-band EQ pedal with adjustable level, dead quiet, and is much cheaper than the Boss or MXR pedals if you're on a budget. Works on 9v battery or standard power adapter.

[MilkyMcMilkMilk]

Originally Posted by Crater

The Danelectro Fish'n'Chips is a fine and dandy 6-band EQ pedal with adjustable level, dead quiet, and is much cheaper than the Boss or MXR pedals if you're on a budget. Works on 9v battery or standard power adapter.

Very cool i hadnt heard of this one before but i did some research and the price is definetly right and all the reviews are.good. i will have to give this one a go

[lowfreq33]

Originally Posted by SoonerMatt

From what I remember about the 10 band EQ it was dead quiet but required its own special power supply. I'd try before you buy.

It comes with it's own 18v power supply. It actually will work with 9v, but the headroom is greatly reduced and some distortion is likely.