royalty check = new EQ...but which one for bass gtr?

exectrader2001 · 8th July 2009

Hi all,

i music gods have given me a little smile this quarter and i would like to use some of the proceeds to pick up an out board EQ for bass gtr (fender P-Bass). i primarily write hard rock, pop/punk and a little metal for TV.

my budget is around 1100.00

i use the API 500 series lunch box and 512c mic pre's but i use the summit audio 2ba 221 mic pre for my bass and go direct.

i am leaning towards the A Designs EM-PEQ or the API 550A.

before i buy i was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions for an outboard eq given the style of music i write. it can be other than a 500 series unit..

many thanks in advance.

Chris

Empire Prod · 8th July 2009

I love API550A's. I would get those, and if you need a Pultec type EQ but don't have the $ for an original, I would check out the Mercury EQ's.

exectrader2001 · 8th July 2009

thanks,

what are your thoughts, if you have any on the reissue 550a vs vintage 550a. both are available.

C

Empire Prod · 8th July 2009

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Originally Posted by exectrader2001

thanks,

what are your thoughts, if you have any on the reissue 550a vs vintage 550a. both are available.

C

If I could get a vintage 550A with original opamps in great condition I would give it a listen and see if it needed new caps, and if it sounded good and the price was right I would probably buy it over a reissue. I just got a pair of reissues though and they sound good.

**TonyBelmont** · 9th July 2009

API 550A, or Avedis E27 in the 500 series would be good choices...

vernier · 9th July 2009

I'd spend the money on a wonderful sounding bass that sounds great without processing.

space2012 · 9th July 2009

hear the italian shop, and the vintageking.com hear the gear web.

Butcha · 9th July 2009

If you had a bit to spare a new pickup for your bass could work wonders. The Fender US pups are fine, but better pups can be had for not much scratch, and really make a big difference. Go to Basstasters.com and see if something catches your ear.

alexkemp · 10th July 2009

DW Fearn. No pick ups will do what that bad boy will do to your bass : )

mltamisin · 10th July 2009

The Chameleon Labs 7602 is a very nice piece for bass. Powerful EQ and very nice DI sound.

herecomesyourman · 11th July 2009

Great River EQ 2NV

I wish I had two more of these units...then I'd have 8 channels of this EQ!

jaffa · 11th July 2009

I have a Lil Freq here which is superb. It has an instrument DI and output gain. You can use the clean or transformer output.

Brilliant piece and great for vocals too with the built in D-esser/HF limiter

Steve

8th July 2009	#1
exectrader2001 Gear Head Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 49 Thread Starter	royalty check = new EQ...but which one for bass gtr? Hi all, i music gods have given me a little smile this quarter and i would like to use some of the proceeds to pick up an out board EQ for bass gtr (fender P-Bass). i primarily write hard rock, pop/punk and a little metal for TV. my budget is around 1100.00 i use the API 500 series lunch box and 512c mic pre's but i use the summit audio 2ba 221 mic pre for my bass and go direct. i am leaning towards the A Designs EM-PEQ or the API 550A. before i buy i was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions for an outboard eq given the style of music i write. it can be other than a 500 series unit.. many thanks in advance. Chris

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TonyBelmont Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Boston,MA Providence,RI Posts: 15,919	API 550A, or Avedis E27 in the 500 series would be good choices... __________________ Tony Belmont We Sell Gear! High Profile Audio.....PluginDiscounts.com I may on occasion talk about some of the products I am a dealer for in my posts.. and that's OK! I sell them because I like them. Not vice versa. It's more fun to talk about things you know and love, then things you don't.

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vernier Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,130	I'd spend the money on a wonderful sounding bass that sounds great without processing. __________________ ' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6E5TL7w7w4

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herecomesyourman Lives for gear Joined: May 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ. Posts: 716	Great River EQ 2NV I wish I had two more of these units...then I'd have 8 channels of this EQ! __________________ "Your brain is like any other muscle in your body. If you don't exercise it once in awhile it will atrophy."

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Empire Prod Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Orange CA Posts: 2,471	I love API550A's. I would get those, and if you need a Pultec type EQ but don't have the $ for an original, I would check out the Mercury EQ's.

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space2012 3 + infractions, forum membership suspended. Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,978	hear the italian shop, and the vintageking.com hear the gear web.

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Butcha Gear addict Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 411	If you had a bit to spare a new pickup for your bass could work wonders. The Fender US pups are fine, but better pups can be had for not much scratch, and really make a big difference. Go to Basstasters.com and see if something catches your ear.

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alexkemp Gear maniac Joined: Jun 2006 Location: venice, ca Posts: 260	DW Fearn. No pick ups will do what that bad boy will do to your bass : )

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mltamisin Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,173 1 Review written	The Chameleon Labs 7602 is a very nice piece for bass. Powerful EQ and very nice DI sound.

11th July 2009	#12
jaffa Gear addict Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 300	I have a Lil Freq here which is superb. It has an instrument DI and output gain. You can use the clean or transformer output. Brilliant piece and great for vocals too with the built in D-esser/HF limiter Steve

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