When EQing there are some things to keep in perspective.. well i try to
Generally the 'Cheaper" the EQ the more reason NOT to EQ. The shortcomings of cheaper EQ will increase the amount of phase shift and generally sound shit regardless.
Different EQ acts differently and sounds different. There is a reason a pultec does what it does so well yet it may not be suited to another task that a different EQ will work better. I mean there are times when as much as i love 1073's i have yearned for another EQ ( but they still rock!).
I try to put the amount of cutting and boosting to the back of my mind... cos in general terms it sometimes get scary but **** it.. if it sounds good it is!!!!! and @ the ned of the day thas what counts!
Slipperman... u seriously gota try out the CLM dynamics db500 'Expounder' dynamic EQ... its sounds like its right up your alley!
PEACE
Wiggy