Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
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Re: Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
I guess, 15 bands would be enough then. Got any recommendation?
I'm eyeing on this one: http://www.behringer.com/FBQ1502/index.cfm?lang=ENG
I guess, 15 bands would be enough then. Got any recommendation?
I'm eyeing on this one: http://www.behringer.com/FBQ1502/index.cfm?lang=ENG
Metalman_666
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Re: Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
I would say even 10-band can be overkill. But if you really want your 15-bands, I'm sure there are better options that Behringer.
I would say even 10-band can be overkill. But if you really want your 15-bands, I'm sure there are better options that Behringer.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
I had a DOD 31 band in a guitar rack years ago, and it's good for tweaking every frequency perfectly. However, it seems like it's overkill to have it WITH a Sonic Maximizer. The more rack gear you have in the chain, the more it clutters the clarity. The less you have, the purer the signal. I'd say one or the other, but it's too much junk to have a maximizer and EQ. Just my 2 cents.
I had a DOD 31 band in a guitar rack years ago, and it's good for tweaking every frequency perfectly. However, it seems like it's overkill to have it WITH a Sonic Maximizer. The more rack gear you have in the chain, the more it clutters the clarity. The less you have, the purer the signal. I'd say one or the other, but it's too much junk to have a maximizer and EQ. Just my 2 cents.
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
I want a 500 band eq, all of which would be devoted to scooping out the midrange.
I want a 500 band eq, all of which would be devoted to scooping out the midrange.
Re: Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
Thanks for the replies, guys!
I guess, I'll skip buying the EQ. I am currently using a triaxis with a parametric EQ and a sonic maximizer. I just thought that adding a graphic EQ would give me more control over the overall sound.
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Thanks for the replies, guys!
I guess, I'll skip buying the EQ. I am currently using a triaxis with a parametric EQ and a sonic maximizer. I just thought that adding a graphic EQ would give me more control over the overall sound.
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Metalman_666
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Re: Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
WOW... I would imagine with a Triaxis, a Para EQ and and a Sonic Maximizer you would have all the control over your tone you would want. But that's just me. Probably a good idea for you to skip that EQ.
JLagoon said:
WOW... I would imagine with a Triaxis, a Para EQ and and a Sonic Maximizer you would have all the control over your tone you would want. But that's just me. Probably a good idea for you to skip that EQ.
Zerberus
Baron Von Shred
Re: Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
IMO a 31 band is not overkill unless used in such a fashion... regardless of what´s already in the rig....
Sorry bro, but I have to call BS here..... the entire working principle is different, and I definitely hear a different effect from a BBE than from an EQ...
http://www.bbesound.com/technologies/BBE_HDS/
BTW, MANY players swear by the combination of Peavey 5150 with a BBE 362 or 462 in the loop... I think the 5150 is far from a crappy amp (not my personal taste, but...)
IMO a 31 band is not overkill unless used in such a fashion... regardless of what´s already in the rig....
marvar said:
Sorry bro, but I have to call BS here..... the entire working principle is different, and I definitely hear a different effect from a BBE than from an EQ...
http://www.bbesound.com/technologies/BBE_HDS/
BTW, MANY players swear by the combination of Peavey 5150 with a BBE 362 or 462 in the loop... I think the 5150 is far from a crappy amp (not my personal taste, but...)
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SOLO GUITAR STEWIE
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Re: Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
ditto
chris
aleclee said:
ditto
chris
Re: Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
Mmmmmm............ mixed response here.
I'm quite an audiophile, but I think that I'll just wait until I get a power amp (VHT 2/50/2). From all the reviews I read about it, the presence, depth, and voicing options would seem to cover what I need.
Does anyone have the VHT?
Thanks!!
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Mmmmmm............ mixed response here.
I'm quite an audiophile, but I think that I'll just wait until I get a power amp (VHT 2/50/2). From all the reviews I read about it, the presence, depth, and voicing options would seem to cover what I need.
Does anyone have the VHT?
Thanks!!
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neosadist
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Re: Is a 31 band EQ overkill for guitar?
Yes, in my opinion, a 31 band EQ is overkill for a guitar. Either you have phenomenal hearing and are going to fine-tune every frequency like someone afflicted with obsessive+compulsive disorder, or you actually ARE afflicted with that disorder and just need help!
Besides, I prefer the way the instrument actually SOUNDS. The more processing you run, the more processed your sound will be (i.e. less "organic" and more "synthesizer"). Maybe less time playing with 31 EQ bands and more time spent with friends/family/kids would be a good investment.
Yes, in my opinion, a 31 band EQ is overkill for a guitar. Either you have phenomenal hearing and are going to fine-tune every frequency like someone afflicted with obsessive+compulsive disorder, or you actually ARE afflicted with that disorder and just need help!
Besides, I prefer the way the instrument actually SOUNDS. The more processing you run, the more processed your sound will be (i.e. less "organic" and more "synthesizer"). Maybe less time playing with 31 EQ bands and more time spent with friends/family/kids would be a good investment.
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