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  • marcofromtheshotmarcofromtheshot

    The job is done

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 09/02/14 at 23:24
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    Indispensable, a must for the equalizer for live: a safe bet, perfect for a range of possibilities, or simply concoct a sound "lead" and engage it on stage in a second.

    UTILIZATION

    On stage, go to the basics and that's the case here: the settings are accessible, clear, robust. No need to be a Harvard graduate to have an immediate result. But be careful to breath, which can be witnessed an imbalance in your EQ. It is not often useful to go max of a knob: Here are some great examples with the schematics of pedals David Gilmour who put everywhere, but always in a subtle way: http://www.kitrae.net /music/David_Gilmour_Tone_Building.html

    SOUND QUALITY

    I use either output ef…
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    Indispensable, a must for the equalizer for live: a safe bet, perfect for a range of possibilities, or simply concoct a sound "lead" and engage it on stage in a second.

    UTILIZATION

    On stage, go to the basics and that's the case here: the settings are accessible, clear, robust. No need to be a Harvard graduate to have an immediate result. But be careful to breath, which can be witnessed an imbalance in your EQ. It is not often useful to go max of a knob: Here are some great examples with the schematics of pedals David Gilmour who put everywhere, but always in a subtle way: http://www.kitrae.net /music/David_Gilmour_Tone_Building.html

    SOUND QUALITY

    I use either output effects just before the amp or in the effects loop of it. We can give lots of different colors to his sound: add bass, high mids, remove, use it as boost for solos etc ... Personally that's what I do: I found When set to "rock power" for solos which is very suitable to my Strat US, another for my Jackson, and one for my acoustic Ovation.

    OVERALL OPINION

    A robust equalizer pedal format, perfect for a range of possibilities, or simply concoct a sound "lead" and engage over on stage in a second. it's been years that I have, maybe 20 years and it has never let me down. She is so strong that I even planted with nails once he had set racing jack into the wooden floor of a bar, no way to keep the gaffer ... One of my two totally indispensable pedals (the other is a Bad Monkey)
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  • horsforfaithorsforfait

    very good pedal

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 04/26/14 at 00:13
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    Boss EQ robust construction, with effective settings button. attention if the cables are still connected, the batteries discharge faster.

    UTILIZATION

    I plugged in the effects loop of my ampli.réglages with many possibilities.

    SOUND QUALITY

    very effective for digging, bigger, add mediums ...... nothing to say, this is a good pedal.
    a little breath to report anyway. Sound transparency is one of its strengths.

    OVERALL OPINION

    it's been a year since I possess, satisfied, I care. A advisor.
  • legwenosorlegwenosor

    very happy!

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 05/12/13 at 15:26
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    7-band EQ + volume

    UTILIZATION

    yes it's easy!!

    SOUND QUALITY

    preamp lamp AoS
    amp ADA
    les paul studio "slash" / wolfgang peavey / Warmoth Stratocaster

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for qq months and nothing to say!!
    it can sculpt the sound and it's nothing to say!
    I wanted a sound to "slash" ... and just well adjusted equalizer helped me find what I was looking for! I could not believe it!
    can also be used as a boost for chorus!!

    no fault except that it would take more! I will be very tempted by the GE20!
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    7-band EQ + volume

    UTILIZATION

    yes it's easy!!

    SOUND QUALITY

    preamp lamp AoS
    amp ADA
    les paul studio "slash" / wolfgang peavey / Warmoth Stratocaster

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for qq months and nothing to say!!
    it can sculpt the sound and it's nothing to say!
    I wanted a sound to "slash" ... and just well adjusted equalizer helped me find what I was looking for! I could not believe it!
    can also be used as a boost for chorus!!

    no fault except that it would take more! I will be very tempted by the GE20!
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  • CountdownCountdown

    Perfect!

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 07/21/12 at 12:44
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    Analog 7-band equalizer, pouvu a volume of + / -15 dB (very handy!)
    Format Boss (12.5 x7), very robust, as usual at home!
    A IN A OUT, 8 small fader and basta!

    I bought it from Cygnus with a blue LED, which changes a little red "classic"!

    UTILIZATION

    I use it in my effects loop, first ... then directly after the preamp.
    It is useful to me in 2 ways:
    First to "improve" the EQ of the amp ... or at least a tad correct settings!
    But also to boost the volume of a part of a song (not just a solo).
    And it does it correctly!

    It can be used just after a disto to "play" on the settings of it! Personally, I use only the distortion of my amp, so ...

    SOUND QUALITY

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    Analog 7-band equalizer, pouvu a volume of + / -15 dB (very handy!)
    Format Boss (12.5 x7), very robust, as usual at home!
    A IN A OUT, 8 small fader and basta!

    I bought it from Cygnus with a blue LED, which changes a little red "classic"!

    UTILIZATION

    I use it in my effects loop, first ... then directly after the preamp.
    It is useful to me in 2 ways:
    First to "improve" the EQ of the amp ... or at least a tad correct settings!
    But also to boost the volume of a part of a song (not just a solo).
    And it does it correctly!

    It can be used just after a disto to "play" on the settings of it! Personally, I use only the distortion of my amp, so ...

    SOUND QUALITY

    No coloration. This pedal is really transparent.
    It is easy to see when everything is at zero, it does not feel anything when the pedal switches. To this point, that's fine.

    Attention to the effectiveness of adjustments! This has already been said, certainly, but I confirm it by repeating it. It's really hyper sensitive ...

    In summary, large palette of sounds on this .... équalo Zique all styles will be affected by the use of it.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I already try a Danelectro "Fish n 'chips", whose characteristics are identical (7 strips + level). To compare the two, the Danelectro was very good for the price (Cygnus: 25 euros FDP IN!), But it is too small and the switch is "crap" if you please
    Like it or not, Boss's still a reference for strength and quality ... no offense to his critics!
    QPR = flawless!
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  • MGR/AnonymousMGR/Anonymous

    Boss GE-1 Equalizer

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 12/26/04 at 15:00
    i got this for about a hundred bucks at some music store in LA. 2years ago and havent put it down since.

    my favorite thing about this pedal is that it boosts up my metal zone. When i bought my metal zone i didnt think it had thet much distortion until i hooked it up to the ge-7 now it has twice as much distortion.

    there isnt really anything i dont like about it. the only thing is it took me a long time to get the right sound.

    all ive got to say is that its a BOSS!

    dont waste your money on a rack eq, get this and you wont be sorry. or if you want to get more punch out of your distortion pedal get this.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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    i got this for about a hundred bucks at some music store in LA. 2years ago and havent put it down since.

    my favorite thing about this pedal is that it boosts up my metal zone. When i bought my metal zone i didnt think it had thet much distortion until i hooked it up to the ge-7 now it has twice as much distortion.

    there isnt really anything i dont like about it. the only thing is it took me a long time to get the right sound.

    all ive got to say is that its a BOSS!

    dont waste your money on a rack eq, get this and you wont be sorry. or if you want to get more punch out of your distortion pedal get this.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/SteveMGR/Steve

    Boss GE-7 EQ Pedal

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 07/16/04 at 15:00
    Bought it from the music store right around the corner for $90! I bought it because I am all about my distortion, I bought so many distortion pedals since I have been playing guitar to try and find the pedal that would give me the distortion I am looking for, I have at least 9 or 10 distortion pedals! On my pedalboard I use for distortion the BOss Metal Zone and DS-1, and I have a ton of other pedals on my huge custom pedalboard.

    I go too crazy over my distortion, the EQ finally made me get what I wanted!!! Thank you Boss for this awesome pedal!!! I use it right after my Boss Metal Zone and DS-1. I use the Metal Zone for a big kick a$$ distortion and then kick on the EQ to get a huge, ins…
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    Bought it from the music store right around the corner for $90! I bought it because I am all about my distortion, I bought so many distortion pedals since I have been playing guitar to try and find the pedal that would give me the distortion I am looking for, I have at least 9 or 10 distortion pedals! On my pedalboard I use for distortion the BOss Metal Zone and DS-1, and I have a ton of other pedals on my huge custom pedalboard.

    I go too crazy over my distortion, the EQ finally made me get what I wanted!!! Thank you Boss for this awesome pedal!!! I use it right after my Boss Metal Zone and DS-1. I use the Metal Zone for a big kick a$$ distortion and then kick on the EQ to get a huge, insane distortion that I have been looking for for sooo long!!! I don't use the EQ on my DS-1, cause I have my DS-1 set up for a lighter distortion that sounds great! This EQ pedal can also turn your clean channel into what ever you want it to sound like, super clean, bassy, trebly, more middle, or whatever, this pedal really rocks!!!

    Should have boughten it earlier, I spent wayyyyy tooo much on distortion pedals when alls I needed was an EQ after my Metal Zone!

    It is made by Boss, built like a tank!!! WIll last you forever!!! The sound is amazing on this thing, you can get the sound you have been looking for with this EQ!!!

    Amazing pedal, really can shape up any distortion pedal you have that you would want a little heavier or fix it up!!! Insanely nice for a clean channel too!!!

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/DanielMGR/Daniel

    Boss GE7

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 02/08/04 at 15:00
    I bought the GE7 pedal because I was not satisfied with te sound I had. Especialy the mids needed to get an accent, more then my amp could. So I bought the GE7 pedal at the local guitar shop for about 70 dollar.

    With the GE7 you can change your tone until you are satisfied. The seven switches offer a many options, from a deep bass to a thin high line. In this way you can create your own sound instead of the standard amp-sound.

    The unit needs some practise before you get it right. If you want an accent on the mids you are not supposed to just turn those switches whole the way up. You need to be much more subtle. If you realy turn those switches whole the way up the pedal is only useful f…
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    I bought the GE7 pedal because I was not satisfied with te sound I had. Especialy the mids needed to get an accent, more then my amp could. So I bought the GE7 pedal at the local guitar shop for about 70 dollar.

    With the GE7 you can change your tone until you are satisfied. The seven switches offer a many options, from a deep bass to a thin high line. In this way you can create your own sound instead of the standard amp-sound.

    The unit needs some practise before you get it right. If you want an accent on the mids you are not supposed to just turn those switches whole the way up. You need to be much more subtle. If you realy turn those switches whole the way up the pedal is only useful for weird solo's and bridge's.

    It's a boss pedal all the way so it can take a lot of kicking. The switches are neither too lose or too tight, just briliant. The switches have a mid-point which you can feel when sliding them so you can easily can get to the basic.

    The pedal is useful for extreme sounds, as well as more subtle tone shifting. This way you can use it for accents in songs but also it can be a new basic for the whole of your sound.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/AnonymousMGR/Anonymous

    Boss GE-7 EQ Pedal

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 01/16/02 at 15:00
    West music in coralville, Ia. Paid way to much...$90 plus tax. I needed solo boost for an outdoor gig that night, (surprise...oh by the way no soundman). It got me through but wasnt happy....although one night the monitor eq went out the pedal was an excellent backup!!!!! blew me away.

    volume boost.....hmmm im thinking..........made by boss.

    makes my sound weak and sterile....but maybe never found the right setting.

    its a boss....tank...tank...

    check for yourself i didnt care for it in guitar rig, but made a good on the fly replacement for monitor EQ!!!!

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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    West music in coralville, Ia. Paid way to much...$90 plus tax. I needed solo boost for an outdoor gig that night, (surprise...oh by the way no soundman). It got me through but wasnt happy....although one night the monitor eq went out the pedal was an excellent backup!!!!! blew me away.

    volume boost.....hmmm im thinking..........made by boss.

    makes my sound weak and sterile....but maybe never found the right setting.

    its a boss....tank...tank...

    check for yourself i didnt care for it in guitar rig, but made a good on the fly replacement for monitor EQ!!!!

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/R LongMGR/R Long

    Boss GE-7 Equalizer

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 11/30/01 at 15:00
    This peddle was purchased at Spotts music store in Punxsutawney, PA. The price was 69.99 I believe.

    This peddle is built tough! I ran over it (by accident) when it fell out of my bag. And It still works, tire tracks and all! I don't recomend you run over yours but I had to tell that story. It's a great little eq espescially if ya don't have a rack or the money to buy a big one.

    The battery is hard to get in and out. ( more so the out part.)

    Built tough as nails.

    with level adjustments for 100,200,400,800 1.6k,3.2k and 6.4k all adjustable from 0 to +15 and -15 this peddle packs alot of sound control. I always decide whether I would spend my money on the same items if by chance I should e…
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    This peddle was purchased at Spotts music store in Punxsutawney, PA. The price was 69.99 I believe.

    This peddle is built tough! I ran over it (by accident) when it fell out of my bag. And It still works, tire tracks and all! I don't recomend you run over yours but I had to tell that story. It's a great little eq espescially if ya don't have a rack or the money to buy a big one.

    The battery is hard to get in and out. ( more so the out part.)

    Built tough as nails.

    with level adjustments for 100,200,400,800 1.6k,3.2k and 6.4k all adjustable from 0 to +15 and -15 this peddle packs alot of sound control. I always decide whether I would spend my money on the same items if by chance I should ever break something. And I say YES I would buy another boss eq. (but I don't think this one is ever going to die)

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • MGR/AnonymousMGR/Anonymous

    Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 06/25/01 at 15:00
    Bought it used from an ad in a newsgroup (rec.music.makers.guitar). Paid $40.


    It adds an adjustable signal boost while allowing you to shape high, middle, and low frequencies using the seven sliders on the pedal.


    It's all good!


    BOSS pedals are the best! Their construction has been top notch since day one. You could throw this solid metal box from a fast moving car and it would be fine.


    This pedal is a great addition to any signal chain. It is also awesome as a stand-alone unit. I have used this pedal for many years and it has never let me down.


    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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    Bought it used from an ad in a newsgroup (rec.music.makers.guitar). Paid $40.


    It adds an adjustable signal boost while allowing you to shape high, middle, and low frequencies using the seven sliders on the pedal.


    It's all good!


    BOSS pedals are the best! Their construction has been top notch since day one. You could throw this solid metal box from a fast moving car and it would be fine.


    This pedal is a great addition to any signal chain. It is also awesome as a stand-alone unit. I have used this pedal for many years and it has never let me down.


    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • AceLeppardAceLeppard

    Practice! I regret it because it can still be used ...

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 01/25/12 at 12:42
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    Pedal Boss standard analog format.
    7 mini faders affiliated with different frequencies, plus a fader "level" general.
    A Input, Output a while mono.
    Powered by 9v battery or standard AC power supply.

    UTILIZATION

    The general configuration is simple, the manual unnecessary. We learn the equivalence of each fader noise as they do on an amp: in tweaking the settings, and then listening. Note that the settings "types" are given in many brochures Boss / Roland, nice for beginners.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The sound quality is to go, the pedal seemed quite neutral.
    It is convenient located in a loop or after distos if you want awesome sound deep and / or boost for solos for examp…
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    Pedal Boss standard analog format.
    7 mini faders affiliated with different frequencies, plus a fader "level" general.
    A Input, Output a while mono.
    Powered by 9v battery or standard AC power supply.

    UTILIZATION

    The general configuration is simple, the manual unnecessary. We learn the equivalence of each fader noise as they do on an amp: in tweaking the settings, and then listening. Note that the settings "types" are given in many brochures Boss / Roland, nice for beginners.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The sound quality is to go, the pedal seemed quite neutral.
    It is convenient located in a loop or after distos if you want awesome sound deep and / or boost for solos for example, but it seems that place it between the guitar and the input of the amplifier also works not poorly.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used for over a year before selling it stupidly. I regret it now because it's the kind of magic pedal that can really be used in several cases, boost, second equalization or to catch up a guitar or an amp too weak, too dull or too garish.
    The value for money I think is very honest.

    I would do this choice because I do not need the plethora of settings for a 10 band eq Mxr, for example, this one is more than enough in my opinion.

    I think even a back-hand ... ^ ^
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  • iceman66iceman66

    very good stuff, what the boss ...

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 01/14/12 at 08:26
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    graphic equalizer + boost general
    pedal effect boss, need I say more, indestructible (whatever lol)

    UTILIZATION

    very simple config
    not require manual is a equalo simply have to look a bit and found the sound or not ... but in general it's going pretty well.

    SOUND QUALITY

    I use with Fender American Standard Start and TV, VOX AC30 amp on most other effects, ds2, wah wah, TS9, I used especially to boost my solos and give a well defined ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I Utis 5 years, I used too much at first, then I got a bit more interresting and now it is part of my pedal board.
    It is a gift from brother and he was right in the end, I have not try it but the other i…
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    graphic equalizer + boost general
    pedal effect boss, need I say more, indestructible (whatever lol)

    UTILIZATION

    very simple config
    not require manual is a equalo simply have to look a bit and found the sound or not ... but in general it's going pretty well.

    SOUND QUALITY

    I use with Fender American Standard Start and TV, VOX AC30 amp on most other effects, ds2, wah wah, TS9, I used especially to boost my solos and give a well defined ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I Utis 5 years, I used too much at first, then I got a bit more interresting and now it is part of my pedal board.
    It is a gift from brother and he was right in the end, I have not try it but the other is perfect, so I keep ...
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  • paggilpaggil

    Simple and practical

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 12/23/11 at 02:37
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    7-band graphic equalizer booster + 1 dedicated Guitar.
    One branch, you push the buttons, it works.

    UTILIZATION

    No need to book. You only have to watch and listen to the beast. The adjustment is easy. Small flat for food by the battery as a power loss is felt in rendering. The corrections are effective.

    SOUND QUALITY

    No background noise for 20 years. Always as efficient and reliable. No worries.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Bought new there are more than 20 years, I find it very convenient. I use it mainly for research but also for its sound and rhythm of the pedal solo by boosting the mids (for example). It remains open and going everywhere.
    A good buy for those who …
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    7-band graphic equalizer booster + 1 dedicated Guitar.
    One branch, you push the buttons, it works.

    UTILIZATION

    No need to book. You only have to watch and listen to the beast. The adjustment is easy. Small flat for food by the battery as a power loss is felt in rendering. The corrections are effective.

    SOUND QUALITY

    No background noise for 20 years. Always as efficient and reliable. No worries.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Bought new there are more than 20 years, I find it very convenient. I use it mainly for research but also for its sound and rhythm of the pedal solo by boosting the mids (for example). It remains open and going everywhere.
    A good buy for those who need to tweak the sound of guitar and go on trips.
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  • Fireguy8402Fireguy8402

    Works well but....Noisy!!

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 12/23/11 at 07:50
    The Boss GE-7 is a 7 band EQ pedal with an overall volume slider. The pedal has 7 sliders that can cut or boost that frequency by 15dB. The bands available are 100, 200, 400, 800 1.6k, 3.2k, and 6.4k. The pedal can be powered by 9 volt batter or external AC adapter. Dimensions of the pedal are Boss’s typical 2.4" x 5.1" x 2.9" and it weighs about a pound. A mono input and a mono output are available.

    UTILIZATION

    This EQ uses the tried and true pedal formula that Boss has been using for years. Basically Boss builds little tanks, pedals that can take serious abuse from the road and never hiccup, and the GE-7 EQ is no exception to the rule. It is a very reliable pedal and I’ve n…
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    The Boss GE-7 is a 7 band EQ pedal with an overall volume slider. The pedal has 7 sliders that can cut or boost that frequency by 15dB. The bands available are 100, 200, 400, 800 1.6k, 3.2k, and 6.4k. The pedal can be powered by 9 volt batter or external AC adapter. Dimensions of the pedal are Boss’s typical 2.4" x 5.1" x 2.9" and it weighs about a pound. A mono input and a mono output are available.

    UTILIZATION

    This EQ uses the tried and true pedal formula that Boss has been using for years. Basically Boss builds little tanks, pedals that can take serious abuse from the road and never hiccup, and the GE-7 EQ is no exception to the rule. It is a very reliable pedal and I’ve never heard any complaints in the build of the pedal or quality control. People have lost the tips off the sliders, but that’s no big deal and can be remedied with a little glue. It’s a very straightforward layout and the sliders seem sturdy and hold your settings well. The housing and jacks are metal and will deal with life on the road.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The GE-7 is a tone shaping machine. It lets you craft your sound to the exact frequencies you hear in your head. I love low powered tube amps, but once you get down to 10 to 15 watters, they really start cutting back on features. A lot of micro amps cut back on the EQ sections, and that’s where the GE-7 really comes in handy to make these amps useful. It is also good in the loop of larger amps to help shape the overall tone. The pedal makes a great solo boost because you can not only adjust the overall volume of the solo using the volume slider, you can also boost the frequencies that really let your guitar cut through a dense mix and stand out like a solo should. This pedal does have a buffered output and I do hear a little bit of signal loss with this pedal in my signal path. The main problem with this pedal is that it introduces hiss into your sound, most notably when boosting frequencies.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Overall this is a pretty good EQ pedal. It does do a great job of shaping your tone and allowing you to boost your volume or certain frequencies, but the added noise does not make it usable in my rig. If I were looking for a similarly priced EQ pedal I would opt for the MXR 6 or 10 band EQs. The 10 band might be a bit more expensive, but there are added frequencies and no noise when using it. The 6 band EQ from MXR is what I am currently using and does a great job at quiet tone shaping, but it does lose a frequency band and volume slider when compared to the GE-7. I can’t do an EQ pedal review without mentioning that the Danelectro Fish N Chips EQ pedal is basically a quieter version of the GE-7 with a cheaper housing, and doesn’t cost a third of the price. Overall if I was looking for a cheap EQ I’d go for a Fish N Chips, and if I was looking for a durable more expensive EQ I’d go with the MXR varieties.
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  • ericthegreatericthegreat

    very simple pedal

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 12/20/11 at 21:38
    The Boss GE 7 is a boost pedal, designed for use with electric guitar.  The pedal is an analog one, with 1/4 inch connections for both input and output.  The pedal is powered with 9 volts, and isn't rack mountable as it is a foot pedal.


    UTILIZATION

    The make up of the Boss GE 7 is just about as simple as it can get for any pedal.  All that there is is a knob for gain!  Simply set your level to get different types of boosting, and you're good to go.  That's all that there is to the pedal, period, so a manual definitely isn't needed at all.


    SOUND QUALITY

    As far as boost pedals go, the Boss GE 7 is one of the best that I've used.  I've used the pedal both for recording and…
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    The Boss GE 7 is a boost pedal, designed for use with electric guitar.  The pedal is an analog one, with 1/4 inch connections for both input and output.  The pedal is powered with 9 volts, and isn't rack mountable as it is a foot pedal.


    UTILIZATION

    The make up of the Boss GE 7 is just about as simple as it can get for any pedal.  All that there is is a knob for gain!  Simply set your level to get different types of boosting, and you're good to go.  That's all that there is to the pedal, period, so a manual definitely isn't needed at all.


    SOUND QUALITY

    As far as boost pedals go, the Boss GE 7 is one of the best that I've used.  I've used the pedal both for recording and live shows in tandem with a Fender Strat and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb, and find that this is the perfect boost that I need for beefing up my lead tones.  While there isn't much room for versatility, since this is a simple boost pedal I don't mind this all that much.  I find that I'm able to achieve the sound I'm looking for from this pedal with only the gain knob, and it's a sound that I've grown to love.  I often find that I use it for more of a subtle boost than anything else, but it works perfect for me in a lot of situations.


    OVERALL OPINION

    While not everyone needs or wants a booster, the Boss GE 7 needs to be checked out for anyone who does.  The pedal is very reasonably priced, making it accessible for players on all budgets.  It is perfect for players who want to switch back and forth between lead and rhythm tones quickly for live shows or otherwise.  For anyone who wants a very simple boost pedal that sounds great and won't cost much, the Boss GE 7 is the way to go.
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  • surfysurfy

    Done its job well

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 11/10/11 at 06:29
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    But what is it for an EQ pedal? I have a bass amp with settings / middle / treble: why use a pedal like this?

    For me this type of pedal is first used to refine the balance of sound that comes out of my guitar, so it is placed at the beginning of string (or amplifier chain equalizes the end, then equalizes the distortion, reverb. ..: it's useful but it is something else)

    Second, it has 7 bands and a total volume: it can be much thinner than "bass / midrange / treble" and reduce or increase specific frequencies.

    Finally, this pedal can also be used to boost its medium and its volume, by snapping at a solo example to further decouple the mix of the group (it is also ready to be what t…
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    But what is it for an EQ pedal? I have a bass amp with settings / middle / treble: why use a pedal like this?

    For me this type of pedal is first used to refine the balance of sound that comes out of my guitar, so it is placed at the beginning of string (or amplifier chain equalizes the end, then equalizes the distortion, reverb. ..: it's useful but it is something else)

    Second, it has 7 bands and a total volume: it can be much thinner than "bass / midrange / treble" and reduce or increase specific frequencies.

    Finally, this pedal can also be used to boost its medium and its volume, by snapping at a solo example to further decouple the mix of the group (it is also ready to be what the "turbo" mode of DS2 for example).

    Input output format boss, boss sound, impeccable.

    UTILIZATION

    Config ultra simple. We listen, you set its frequency to its taste.
    It takes no more tape (it is not a mixer), but not least if it is useless.

    SOUND QUALITY

    It does not alter the sound (egg) and did his job. The amplitude of each band is great, the setting, however, accurate and efficient. Like all effects, the parsimony is in order ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a few days, but I already have my post-guitar setting that allows me a good sound balance. She is engaged at all times (except headphones).
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  • heads on fireheads on fire

    Good, but noisy.

    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 11/07/11 at 10:38
    Nominal Input Level
    -20 dBu
    Input Impedance
    1 M ohms
    Nominal Output Level
    -20 dBu
    Output Impedance
    1 k ohms
    Residual Noise Level
    1 k ohms
    Residual Noise Level
    -100 dBu (IHF-A Weighted, Typ.)
    Variable Range
    Equalizer Control: +/- 15 dB, Level Control: +/- 15 dB
    Connectors
    INPUT Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack (DC 9 V)
    Power Supply
    DC 9 V: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V), AC Adaptor
    Current Draw
    10 mA (DC 9 V)
    Accessories
    Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V)
    Option
    AC Adaptor (PSA-Series)
    Size and Weight ( incl. battery )
    Width
    73 mm
    2-7/8 inches
    Depth
    129 mm
    5-1/8 inches
    Height
    59 mm
    2-3/8 inches
    Weight
    0.5 kg
    1 lbs.

    UTILIZATION

    The EQ is pretty no-…
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    Nominal Input Level
    -20 dBu
    Input Impedance
    1 M ohms
    Nominal Output Level
    -20 dBu
    Output Impedance
    1 k ohms
    Residual Noise Level
    1 k ohms
    Residual Noise Level
    -100 dBu (IHF-A Weighted, Typ.)
    Variable Range
    Equalizer Control: +/- 15 dB, Level Control: +/- 15 dB
    Connectors
    INPUT Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack (DC 9 V)
    Power Supply
    DC 9 V: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V), AC Adaptor
    Current Draw
    10 mA (DC 9 V)
    Accessories
    Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V)
    Option
    AC Adaptor (PSA-Series)
    Size and Weight ( incl. battery )
    Width
    73 mm
    2-7/8 inches
    Depth
    129 mm
    5-1/8 inches
    Height
    59 mm
    2-3/8 inches
    Weight
    0.5 kg
    1 lbs.

    UTILIZATION

    The EQ is pretty no-frills. Basically, the idea is to create an EQ carve that fits a particular song/style/solo sound that one would want to use, and then it can be switched on and off. Very simple - great idea for boosting solos, or doing the "telephone sound", heavily bandpassed. And the pedal's housing is top notch - it's a Boss! Stomp switch is great, everything is great. Except...

    SOUND QUALITY

    ...the noise. The noise is the downfall of this pedal. It induces an inherent hiss sound to the overall tone. It's not terrible unless you are really anal, but I am. The musicality of the EQ is pretty decent - the bands all work well, and are carefully chosen, popularly used EQ band settings to shape tone. But that hiss bothers me, honestly.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I'd give it a 7. Better than average, yet could use a bit of work due to the noise factor. I saw that there is a mod available for it, and I'll have to research it to see if that helps take care of the noise that the pedal induces. Again, the noise is probably not that severe to most ears, I'm just a bit picky. I took mine back to the store to trade for a different pedal.
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  • zorglub28zorglub28
    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 01/26/04 at 05:36
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    7-band EQ plus a controller to the output level.
    An input, output, i look at the photo.

    UTILIZATION

    Fairly easy to use, need to move the levers with moderation because it changes quickly trs sound.

    SOUND QUALITY

    I used it to beginners by plugging the guitar in, and it had a huge breath as I climbed a ds knobs of the pedals. There's some days dipstick branch of the loop of my amp (a peavey ultra 112 branch into a 4x12 cabinet "peavey) and I took a slap over his breath and a standard! ! (with distortion). I, who wanted to change gear, and bah ca wait a little longer.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I am not buying any of my mcontent account fait.On can really change the sou…
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    7-band EQ plus a controller to the output level.
    An input, output, i look at the photo.

    UTILIZATION

    Fairly easy to use, need to move the levers with moderation because it changes quickly trs sound.

    SOUND QUALITY

    I used it to beginners by plugging the guitar in, and it had a huge breath as I climbed a ds knobs of the pedals. There's some days dipstick branch of the loop of my amp (a peavey ultra 112 branch into a 4x12 cabinet "peavey) and I took a slap over his breath and a standard! ! (with distortion). I, who wanted to change gear, and bah ca wait a little longer.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I am not buying any of my mcontent account fait.On can really change the sound of his amp with this product, a counselor who wants amliorer sound dja they like!
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  • electric lullabyelectric lullaby
    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 09/13/04 at 02:33
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    Everything has been said. (7-band EQ + volume, 1 In and Out 1, mono)
    Metal case with standard Boss, the tough as usual.

    UTILIZATION

    Could not be more simple from the moment we know what a graphic equalizer.

    SOUND QUALITY

    Mine is a Japanese, not a twaiwanais, so I do not know if it comes from there (most reliable components ?!?), but I never had a problem with background noise or in the loop of effect (5150, front), or by placing it between the guitar and amp (Vox AC30, now).

    On 5150, he served me a lot: with the same setting (boost + severe acute, well dug in the media), the pseudo j'éclaircicais clear sound of this brute, and the lead channel, it gave a lot more …
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    Everything has been said. (7-band EQ + volume, 1 In and Out 1, mono)
    Metal case with standard Boss, the tough as usual.

    UTILIZATION

    Could not be more simple from the moment we know what a graphic equalizer.

    SOUND QUALITY

    Mine is a Japanese, not a twaiwanais, so I do not know if it comes from there (most reliable components ?!?), but I never had a problem with background noise or in the loop of effect (5150, front), or by placing it between the guitar and amp (Vox AC30, now).

    On 5150, he served me a lot: with the same setting (boost + severe acute, well dug in the media), the pseudo j'éclaircicais clear sound of this brute, and the lead channel, it gave a lot more distortion modern, sharp, high-precision ... to take off the wallpaper ...

    With the AC-30, the amp and my guitar with both sound bad enough, I use the GE-7 to boost the treble, and there, the sound is fabulous.

    It has absolutely no coloration of sound. Properly adjusted, the volume knob allows for exactly the same level on and off, and that whatever the chosen equalization, even the most extreme, or conversely, use it as a boost or as a limiter .
    Personally, I found exactly the same shades of games with and without: I attack slowly, I have a pure clean sound, I attack harder, I crunch the madness of AC30.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had 7 or 8 years is the pedal I use most, it is rarely turned off.
    It allows you to chop his sound accurately.

    Purchased from OCCAZ 'to 300F, I never find a OCCAZ' like (for Japanese and more!)

    If I were stolen, the guy is hiding out interret ...
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  • dereddered
    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 01/19/05 at 02:32
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    Same as before. Nothing specially noted.

    UTILIZATION

    Trs simple, but you still have to be careful and to be rglages prcis trs trs because knobs are especially sensitive and effective trs. Not too greedy in stack but remove the jack to think every time you use them more.
    Dja ca t say, but the EQ does its full potential only if it is put in the effects loop, otherwise it gnre breath and feedback abominaux (plus there's no volume)

    SOUND QUALITY

    Excellent, eq trs transparent even if I find it tends to sound smooth and cool when you cut too many frequencies. The sound is cleaner but I think you lose the grain (even if the sound is excellent) Please note that to boost some…
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    Same as before. Nothing specially noted.

    UTILIZATION

    Trs simple, but you still have to be careful and to be rglages prcis trs trs because knobs are especially sensitive and effective trs. Not too greedy in stack but remove the jack to think every time you use them more.
    Dja ca t say, but the EQ does its full potential only if it is put in the effects loop, otherwise it gnre breath and feedback abominaux (plus there's no volume)

    SOUND QUALITY

    Excellent, eq trs transparent even if I find it tends to sound smooth and cool when you cut too many frequencies. The sound is cleaner but I think you lose the grain (even if the sound is excellent) Please note that to boost some frquence (for example, be below the mix during a solo) gives a rsultat quite interesting.
    Ultimately this adds a more eq to the sound of the amp and significantly expands its sonic palette. It can also be used to transform a crunch in the clear. In efffet, I noticed that some amount frquences, the sound became more rounded, less saturated cleaner and less garish.
    Poiur info I use a epiphone sg ca Mount emg85 in a sleeve and a emg81 in easel, and I have a mesa boogie in rectoverb 50w amp.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a year and I am satisfied with TRS since I passed through the effects loop.
    Pedal with its own TRS, also useful to boost the sound in the solo (the level is knob of the coup trs trs ffective) than to refine the sound of his amp. The only one that may be regrettable that he must be careful when playing with the knobs because they are sensitive enough.
    Good quality price, I did not try another model before, if it was an MXR rerfaire I'll try to see, but I do not regret my choice.
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  • zeulotzeulot
    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 03/21/06 at 02:07
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    An equalization of the sound of pedals for bass guitar. Electronic processing. It is not editable when the recess is a connection between an output for a more alimentaiton (non included).

    UTILIZATION

    Setup is simple, the edition also when the manual I know I got it used but I know BOSS openser that the manual should be clear and prcis.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are effective given the low band. Raliste yes but the gain generated when even a little breath. Saw the guts when the knobs are in the middle. However, if the sensitivity knobs every one may be too large, the quality of the treatment of acute is mdiocres beaches.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for several m…
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    An equalization of the sound of pedals for bass guitar. Electronic processing. It is not editable when the recess is a connection between an output for a more alimentaiton (non included).

    UTILIZATION

    Setup is simple, the edition also when the manual I know I got it used but I know BOSS openser that the manual should be clear and prcis.

    SOUND QUALITY

    The effects are effective given the low band. Raliste yes but the gain generated when even a little breath. Saw the guts when the knobs are in the middle. However, if the sensitivity knobs every one may be too large, the quality of the treatment of acute is mdiocres beaches.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for several months as qu'EQ booster. I admit I'm still the same in all and I regret this purchase.
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  • EyeGoatEyeGoat
    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 05/28/06 at 13:16
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    So it's a pedal of equa, is simple:

    7 frequencies, 1 volume, 1 input, output, led to a s'avoir if it is active, and a switch.
    It works with a 9 volt battery (which is placed under the switch) or a 9 volt adapter.
    The pedal is sturdy trs (as always with Boss), although heavy, they stay glued land without problem, it is sized for the road!

    UTILIZATION

    Getting started is simple, but precise trs must go easy on the bars for failing to boil because it is sensitive trs.

    Personally, I use it at the end of chaining in the effects loop.
    At the beginning we must be careful because the volume if you use it to refine the sound like me, if the volume is set incorrectly or it will …
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    So it's a pedal of equa, is simple:

    7 frequencies, 1 volume, 1 input, output, led to a s'avoir if it is active, and a switch.
    It works with a 9 volt battery (which is placed under the switch) or a 9 volt adapter.
    The pedal is sturdy trs (as always with Boss), although heavy, they stay glued land without problem, it is sized for the road!

    UTILIZATION

    Getting started is simple, but precise trs must go easy on the bars for failing to boil because it is sensitive trs.

    Personally, I use it at the end of chaining in the effects loop.
    At the beginning we must be careful because the volume if you use it to refine the sound like me, if the volume is set incorrectly or it will act as boost, the sound will be low trs (check activation / deactivation of the effects loop). Basically ge 7 defines the volume output of your sound (or rather the effects loop).
    it takes a little re-settle its loop to keep the same amp as the potato.

    The frequencies are easily adjustable, the notch at the "0" is really useful to put everything back or just zero.

    LED activation is clearly visible, and the pedals seems to consume too much battery, at least if you have unplugged the jacks APRS jou.

    use is simple and precise, but be careful not to go too fast

    SOUND QUALITY

    Noise level, I'm really really happy.

    End loop on my Peavey JSX head, I sculpt the sound as I want, the sound of the amp as the basis already pretty huge, it just lacked that and refine it ... it's terrible!
    The pedals (if aa important Japanese) gives me no breath or parasite and is completely neutre.mis from my GT6 which cooled slightly trs sound, equa transcribed exactly the sound of the amp keeping all zero and activating.

    Playing metal, I use an equa "V" to refine my basic sound, the sound is terrible: it is precise, heavy, GE7 makes its way I wanted.
    however, careful not to over-dig or boost a certain frequency if becomes too loud or too precise or clear.

    For the little that you have already a basic sound correct, does the GE7 reste.Une time rule, which may slightly touch the amp settings, but it is minimal trs .

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it recently because I bought used on AudioFanzine I won!

    It quickly becomes indispensable trs, trs quickly you get used to having one's work rather than the sound "raw" of the amp.
    It is robust, efficient, and neutral, whatever you want that kind of pedal!

    The only thing that is not really one, is the sensitivity to frequency and volume, but it really be manic, fast enough because there are sound and the noise level we want.

    I do not need a pedal of equations with my amp head, as I find the sound good, but be c'tait naf, say nothing of it, is not comparable and without ...
    I do not know what the other equa worth, but this pedal is really good.

    The only pedal I would have like to try is the MXR Kerry King, but it is much more expensive compared the boss, which is more easily found secondhand.
    100 for not even worth it ...

    The only thing I would change would be to spend my effects loop pedal / multi-effects to the rack and take a rack type equa ART etc ... but in pedal format, there must be more difficult!
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  • guitariste71guitariste71
    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 07/28/07 at 02:47
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    See previous ones opinion

    UTILIZATION

    Configuration very simple ... just add ...

    SOUND QUALITY

    So it's the most important topic: the sound quality!
    I play on an ENGL Fireball 60 watts and I must admit that the sound of this amp saturated suited me until I discovering this little pedals. Branch in the effects loop, it provides no dj breath (and is made when we shall adopt the inTawan dbats between JAPAN and TAIWAN) and gives a big plus in its quite impressive. The sound of the ENGL is then surly boost. With my Gibson SG, I sound the AC / DC Highway to hell PERIOD (the gain of the amplifier as well Obviously because of 2 has sent an ENGL lol) ... Bluffing!

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    See previous ones opinion

    UTILIZATION

    Configuration very simple ... just add ...

    SOUND QUALITY

    So it's the most important topic: the sound quality!
    I play on an ENGL Fireball 60 watts and I must admit that the sound of this amp saturated suited me until I discovering this little pedals. Branch in the effects loop, it provides no dj breath (and is made when we shall adopt the inTawan dbats between JAPAN and TAIWAN) and gives a big plus in its quite impressive. The sound of the ENGL is then surly boost. With my Gibson SG, I sound the AC / DC Highway to hell PERIOD (the gain of the amplifier as well Obviously because of 2 has sent an ENGL lol) ... Bluffing!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 3 months and happiness! I have no complaints to the pedals! I have not tried other models, I think is just trs goal, but I am impressed with this gem. Report plutt good quality price. I do it again this choice without hsiter!
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  • aur126aur126
    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 10/06/07 at 13:23
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    7 Band Equalizer

    UTILIZATION

    Config symple if we know what we look ke the manual does not exist I put 10 lol

    SOUND QUALITY

    I sound the main the User with a distortion pedal of a transistor amplifier 35Watt the distortion pedal c a lamp while the Rocktron sylverdragon jobtien its really a metal typer kan c is the active enough bleuffant great sound for a metal amp transistor playing such important c This pedal really a good plan after I used the HMO's on a 3 corrects Flextone lequalisation limit my ki is quite a grate c cort evl k6 with a grate of entry of an equalizer lapport c pa terribble for ke ... This pedal brings m happy I put a 9 play ba nest volume I see Ocun b…
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    7 Band Equalizer

    UTILIZATION

    Config symple if we know what we look ke the manual does not exist I put 10 lol

    SOUND QUALITY

    I sound the main the User with a distortion pedal of a transistor amplifier 35Watt the distortion pedal c a lamp while the Rocktron sylverdragon jobtien its really a metal typer kan c is the active enough bleuffant great sound for a metal amp transistor playing such important c This pedal really a good plan after I used the HMO's on a 3 corrects Flextone lequalisation limit my ki is quite a grate c cort evl k6 with a grate of entry of an equalizer lapport c pa terribble for ke ... This pedal brings m happy I put a 9 play ba nest volume I see Ocun blast in the nearby volume jatten ke parte vac lol

    OVERALL OPINION

    I do not regret buying this pa c sylver complementary to my dragon for 80 euros jen am satisfied it brings a real + o's at a decent price
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  • Tamien913Tamien913
    Boss GE-7 EqualizerPublished on 04/14/08 at 12:19
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    See the reviews previous ones

    UTILIZATION

    All you need is ears and move the faders, you can simple right?

    SOUND QUALITY

    trs it works well, the effect is quite transparent, too synthetic and roll perfectly into the effects loop of my Randall RG50TC, no hum, and good efficiency.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have not tried other equalizer that said I am happy and trs for once is a good boss pedals worth its price. I would do the same if I had to choose.