This pedal was on my pedalboard for 3 months and has been used on 4 gigs. I am selling because for what I am doing, I am not using the pedal much. It is in excellent condition. Tailored from top to bottom to excel with basses of all varieties, the Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ puts studio-level sonic shaping right on your pedalboard. This parametric EQ pedal starts with the all-encompassing formula of Empress’s ParaEQ MKII Deluxe pedal, forming its foundation with a 3-band EQ with up to 15dB of boost/cut available per band and per-band Q knobs. However, each of these elements has been completely redesigned to thrive in the low end — even the pedal’s four highpass/lowpass filters have been fine-tuned to aid you in smoothing over low-end rumble and prickly high frequencies. What’s more, the addition of a 10-Mohm hi-Z input allows you to pair the Bass ParaEQ with electrified upright basses and piezo-equipped instruments. Under the hood, the Bass ParaEQ more than lives up to Empress Effects’ reputation for outstanding engineering, from the pedal’s ultra-low-noise signal path to its transparent tone-sculpting circuitry, 27-volt internal headroom, buffered bypass design, and auto-detecting balanced output. It all clocks in in a compact, pedalboard-friendly format, making the Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ an essential tool for the bassist seeking uncompromising low-end equalization.

Much more than just an equalizer, the Empress Bass ParaEQ also features a powerful boost section. As the control features a dedicated footswitch, a quick stomp of the Bass ParaEQ is all you need to supercharge your signal with up to 30dB of pure, clean boost during a spotlight solo or a key bass line onstage. Moreover, it’s perfect for driving the front of amps and dirtboxes alike — especially if you’re using low-output, vintage-style pickups.

Tech Specs

• EQ:EQ, Boost
• Analog/Digital:Analog
• Inputs:1 x 1/4"
• Outputs:1 x 1/4"
• Power Source:9V DC power supply (sold separately)
• Height:2.5"
• Width:2.6"
• Depth:4.8"
• Manufacturer Part Number:PEQB
• Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ Features:
• A powerhouse parametric EQ pedal, fine-tuned to excel with electric basses, electrified upright basses, piezo pickups, and beyond
• 3 bands of parametric EQ, each with 15dB of boost/cut
• Per-band Q knobs allow you to fine-tune the width of each band
• Packed with 4 highpass and lowpass filters, all of which are optimized for bass
• Ultra-transparent design shapes your sound without compromising on your instrument’s inherent voice
• Footswitchable clean boost section, granting you up to 30dB of power on tap to heat up your signal
• Squeaky clean design keeps things quiet, even when maxing out the boost
• 27V internal headroom ensures that the pedal is nearly impossible to clip
• Buffered bypass design keeps your signal strong during long cable runs
• 10-Mohm hi-Z input is ideal for electrified upright basses, piezo pickups, and more
• Auto-detecting balanced output makes it a breeze to send clean signals across long runs without losing your tone
• Compact design provides you with studio-grade EQ shaping in a standard stompbox form factor