Recommended graphic EQ to run in loop without tone suck?

[JimmyB]

I suppose this could be posted in the "Effects" section, but I wanted to zero in on a specific application.

I have a IIc+ on the way, without GEQ, and I'd like to hear about others' experience running an EQ in the loop.

Are there any that do a decent job emulating Mesa's onboard GEQ, or just any units that do a decent job in the loop with zero tone suck?

Thanks in advance!

 

[thunda1216]

Most any GEQ that is not true bypass...long cable runs with true bypass equals signal loss and thus tone loss or "suck."

 

[Rick Mark2A]

I agree with the previous post about long cable runs. If you do want to try a true bypass EQ then use some sort of buffer along with it. My Mark IIa has built in 5 band EQ but I like to use a 15 band in addition to the onboard EQ, with a buffered loop setup. The unit I am using is nothing too fancy, a relatively inexpensive DBX unit, but to me it sounds great.

 

[ryjan]

I use a rack mount Aphex parametric EQ. Very clean and transparent with zero added noise.

 

[Heritage Softail]

I use a Fromell para EQ. Love it with any amp.

 

[Retu]

The MXR 10-Band Graphic EQ

I like it very much.

 

[JimmyB]

The MXR 10-Band Graphic EQ

I like it very much.

That's what I ended up with. :mrgreen:

Thanks for all the suggestions!