Empress Bass ParaEQ
Studio-grade equalization for low-end instruments
The Empress Bass ParaEq brings the full control and transparency of the ParaEq MKII Deluxe to a pedal designed specifically for bassists. As the only parametric EQ pedal built exclusively for bass, it gives players tone-shaping power that no other pedal offers. With bass-tuned frequencies, a dynamic low shelf, and features built for both electric and upright players, it offers the kind of tone-shaping flexibility usually reserved for studio racks.
Following the success of the Empress Bass Compressor - and the popularity of the ParaEq MKII Deluxe among bassists - Empress recognized the need for an EQ pedal made specifically for low-end instruments. The Bass ParaEq adapts everything that made the Deluxe great, but optimizes the experience for bass. The result is an EQ/boost pedal that feels less like an adaptation and more like an essential part of a bassist's rig.
Three bands of parametric EQ, each with fully sweepable Q controls, allow for broad tone shaping or surgical precision. A newly designed dynamic low shelf adjusts its range depending on how much boost or cut is applied, offering intuitive control over the foundation of a bass tone. The high- and low-pass filters help remove unwanted low-end rumble or harsh upper frequencies, while the clean boost section delivers up to +30dB of gain - ideal for solos, makeup gain, or hitting the front end of an amp harder.
The 10 MOhms high-impedance input makes the Bass ParaEq a great match for upright basses with piezo pickups, maintaining clarity and low-end response. An auto-detecting balanced output makes it easy to send a clean signal over long cable runs without tone loss or extra gear.
With 27V of internal headroom, a low-noise signal path, and Empress's signature transparent EQ circuitry, the Bass ParaEq brings studio-quality tone shaping to the pedalboard - purpose-built for bass
Features:
- All-Analog Signal Path
- Preserves your instrument's natural character with rich, organic tone.
- Tailored for Bass
- The only parametric EQ pedal built specifically for low-end instruments, with frequency ranges and filter behaviour engineered just for bass.
- Ultra Transparent, Sweet-Sounding EQ
- Shapes your tone without masking the details of your sound.
- Tons of Control
- With sweepable frequency, variable Q, and ±15dB of cut and boost across 3 bands.
- Dynamic Low Shelf
- A responsive shelf that adjusts its range based on how much you boost or cut.
- 10 MOhms Hi-Z Input
- Perfect for upright basses and piezo pickups that lose low end with standard inputs.
- Balanced Output
- Auto-detecting TRS output for clean signal over long cable runs or straight to DI.
- Ultra Quiet
- Low-noise design keeps your signal clean, even when boosting.
- +30dB of Clean Boost
- Push your signal hard for solos, makeup gain, or amp-driving punch.
- 27V Internal Headroom
- High-voltage operation like studio rack gear - nearly impossible to clip.
- Buffered Bypass
- Maintains signal integrity across your pedalboard and cable runs.
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