I have a small preamp--works well. I have a Boss GE-7 graphic EQ. To me the graphic seems to do the same job as the preamp but one has control over each string. Would you go for the graphic more than the preamp for boosting the signal? Would you use both? If so, in what order in the connecting chain?
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Preamp v Graphic EQ
- Thread starter gypsydjango
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bongomania
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Riis is right, the multiple bands of the graphic EQ don't refer to the different strings. Each string produces multiple frequencies at the same time, plus each string has a whole range of notes, so (broadly speaking) each band of the EQ affects all strings.
There's not a whole lot of difference between a preamp pedal and an EQ pedal, just in general/generic terms. Both have multiple gain stages, both have various filters. The differences are only in the SPECIFIC pedals. So you can say "I like X specific pedal for Y specific purpose", but X could be a preamp or an EQ.
Most preamp pedals have only one to three bands of EQ (again, affecting all strings) so some people like a little more targeted control over the EQ. But then maybe your specific preamp pedal has a DI output, or an amp simulation circuit, or some other feature that the EQ doesn't have.
There's not a whole lot of difference between a preamp pedal and an EQ pedal, just in general/generic terms. Both have multiple gain stages, both have various filters. The differences are only in the SPECIFIC pedals. So you can say "I like X specific pedal for Y specific purpose", but X could be a preamp or an EQ.
Most preamp pedals have only one to three bands of EQ (again, affecting all strings) so some people like a little more targeted control over the EQ. But then maybe your specific preamp pedal has a DI output, or an amp simulation circuit, or some other feature that the EQ doesn't have.
I sort of see preamps as gain manipulation, and EQ's as tone manipulation. The preamp I have has a three band EQ, which shapes the drive circuits really well. For example, I can alter the bass and mid knobs to get the drive coming from the treble area of my sound. I also have Para EQ, which is good for solving problem frequency areas, and boosting tone qualities I like in the overall bass sound.
Thanks guys for you useful info--very helpful.My preamp is pretty basic, just input/output/volume control/phase and low high switches. Works well.
