[Musiclab]

eq isn't evil, just be careful. If your working with dense productions it's pretty much unavoidable. It's one of the reasons why I'm big on not printing w eq.
Since I know there is a high probability that I'll eq in the mix. I'll always try to get the sound w mic choice and placement and help from the player. If I can't, then I'll eq. Also its better to eq without soloing, try to hear what your doing in prospective in the track.