The Empress Bass ParaEq brings the full control and transparency of the ParaEq MKII Deluxe to a pedal designed specifically for bassists. As the only parametric EQ pedal built exclusively for bass, it gives players tone-shaping power that no other pedal offers. With bass-tuned frequencies, a dynamic low shelf, and features built for both electric and upright players, it offers the kind of tone-shaping flexibility usually reserved for studio racks.

Following the success of the Empress Bass Compressor - and the popularity of the ParaEq MKII Deluxe among bassists - Empress recognized the need for an EQ pedal made specifically for low-end instruments. The Bass ParaEq adapts everything that made the Deluxe great, but optimizes the experience for bass. The result is an EQ/boost pedal that feels less like an adaptation and more like an essential part of a bassist's rig.

Three bands of parametric EQ, each with fully sweepable Q controls, allow for broad tone shaping or surgical precision. A newly designed dynamic low shelf adjusts its range depending on how much boost or cut is applied, offering intuitive control over the foundation of a bass tone. The high- and low-pass filters help remove unwanted low-end rumble or harsh upper frequencies, while the clean boost section delivers up to +30dB of gain - ideal for solos, makeup gain, or hitting the front end of an amp harder.

The 10 MOhms high-impedance input makes the Bass ParaEq a great match for upright basses with piezo pickups, maintaining clarity and low-end response. An auto-detecting balanced output makes it easy to send a clean signal over long cable runs without tone loss or extra gear.

With 27V of internal headroom, a low-noise signal path, and Empress's signature transparent EQ circuitry, the Bass ParaEq brings studio-quality tone shaping to the pedalboard - purpose-built for bass.

Features

- All-Analog Signal Path: Preserves your instrument's natural character with rich, organic tone.

- Tailored for Bass: The only parametric EQ pedal built specifically for low-end instruments, with frequency ranges and filter behaviour engineered just for bass.

- Ultra Transparent, Sweet-Sounding EQ: Shapes your tone without masking the details of your sound.

- Tons of Control: With sweepable frequency, variable Q, and ±15dB of cut and boost across 3 bands.

- Dynamic Low Shelf: A responsive shelf that adjusts its range based on how much you boost or cut.

- 10 MOhms Hi-Z Input: Perfect for upright basses and piezo pickups that lose low end with standard inputs.

- Balanced Output: Auto-detecting TRS output for clean signal over long cable runs or straight to DI.

- Ultra Quiet: Low-noise design keeps your signal clean, even when boosting.

- +30dB of Clean Boost: Push your signal hard for solos, makeup gain, or amp-driving punch.

- 27V Internal Headroom: High-voltage operation like studio rack gear - nearly impossible to clip.

- Buffered Bypass: Maintains signal integrity across your pedalboard and cable runs.