Favorite preamp / EQ pedals?

[TheStevenLasombras]

I might finally need that extra bit of "tone shaping" control... Thinking about EQD Tone Job, Benson Preamp (though all the demos make it seem like more of a drive, which I don't really need), maybe just the basic Boss EQ.

Any EQ / preamp recommendations (that can be had for under <$250)?

[ognoy]

I use a EP Booster-klone after my Rat(only dirt on the board).
Pretty basic, but it makes everything sound better and beefier. Never turn it off.

[adamajah]

Are you thinking end or beginning of your chain?

[TheStevenLasombras]

Are you thinking end or beginning of your chain?

Beginning

[John Matrix]

I have been using this one for about a year and I like it a lot. You can save 4 different presets which is useful if you use different amps sometimes or in my case, play in multiple bands. Although, I use mine at the end of my effects loop, not sure how well it works in front of an amp.



I also use this before my amp but after my dirt pedals to add a switchable tone shift. Sounds pretty tight but it is not 100% clean.

[ognoy]

The Empress ParaEQ is the best EQ I've used. For serious tone shaping that would be ideal.

[qersty]

Parametrics are the best, sweeping the frequency is key to good toneshaping. cant go wrong with the ol boss/mxr if you want a cheap eq option though

[cbm]

The VFE Rocket is great for this sort of thing, if you can find one.

[calfzilla]

http://www.vfepedals.com/deals.html

Says the preorder window is already closed but maybe you can sneak an order in for a rocket.

[omarwhite]

EAE model fet

[Dowi]

The MXR 6 band EQ I own since probably 12years is still the eq/boost with the best price/sound ratio to me.
Actually I use it for volume boost, but if you don't need extreme eq settings it does his job.

[DrMabuse]

Left field suggestion: DOD Boneshaker is plentiful at $40 or so. Bass/mid/treble with an adjustable frequency for each. I have a guitar and an amp that weren't getting along, and the Boneshaker is like a really skilled couples counselor.

I bought mine at the blowout price, didn't really find a need for it on my board, but came back to it recently and found it awesome as a one pedal boost/EQ for low output single coils. Cheap enough you can try it and still get a proper EQ else without blowing your budget.

[voerking]

i use a Skreddy Dynamic Mids Enhancer for a first-in-the-chain preamp. it's a bit limited in that it has a three band EQ that's just focused on midrange frequencies, but it sounds great.

[Inconuucl]

Accountant into a source audio eq is ace.

[lordgalvar]

Preamp: Amdek DMK, Tetanus booster

Pure EQ: Any. They all good. I have an old huge DOD that's cool.

Koma FL-201 is cool too.

Alternative: Change harmonic content of wave with balanced modulation and a tracking oscillator (like a parallel wave guide).