Behringer EQ700 7-Band Ultimate Graphic Equalizer Pedal

This is possibly the most impactful $25 to $30 you could spend on a single pedal to shape your guitar tone. I owned the BOSS GE-7 for many years - I bought thinking I could fix a crummy amp just by moving some sliders around. I was wrong, obviously, and as my gear improved later in life, I sold the GE-7 and forgot about EQ pedals, for the most part. Recently, however, I was looking at trying one of the more premium options, like the MXR 6-band or 10-band or BOSS EQ-200, but couldn't justify the price. So, I figured I would just try out the Behringer for $25 to see if it was something I could use.I'm actually surprised how good this is for such a cheap pedal. I was expecting it to introduce a bunch of white noise (something the GE-7 was known for), but it really has not been an issue. Placing this after a Tonex ONE (or a drive pedal) allows you to dramatically transform the sound of that pedal. Placing it before an amp or a drive allows you to use it almost like clean boost, and I love that it has a master level control.If I'm being critical, we know about the build quality of these pedals. It's similar to a BOSS, but an all-plastic construction that I could definitely see failing down the road. Also, the frequency sliders work, but are a little wobbly and also do not have the "notch" position in the middle, so you do not know when they are exactly at zero. BUT, those are minor quibbles with a pedal that costs a little bit more from a full meal from Panera Bread. If you're unsure if EQ is something you could use, this Behringer pedal is a great, low-risk place to start.

As a basement rock Dad budget is always a concern. I’m not running a crazy rig, basically a epiphone LP through a katana. My guitar tone has always been a little muddy, especially playing along with my favorite recordings. I considered a new guitar, effects even trying new pickups. Before spending any big cash I heard about trying an EQ pedal and it seemed like just the ticket. Even better this little guy was only about 20 bucks. What a difference this thing made! It was a little noisier than I expected, but read other reviews where someone recommended using it to cut frequencies instead of boosting. I totally agree. There is still a little noise, but my “mudbucker” pickups cut through my favorite tracks with ease. The higher frequency response makes my guitar feel much more responsive. I find myself not even needing the extra boosts I was trying to use. The extra hiss is there, but it dissipates as you start to play, just like a single coil guitar. I can even shape the tone to mimic other styles of guitar. If your having a tone crisis and don’t feel like your getting anywhere give this thing a shot, you won’t be sorry!

Made my cheap amp sound better .

Works as advertised. For 25 bucks, you can't beat it. Sliders feel cheap because they are plastic, but again, it's 25 bucks.

I did some research before buying. a wanted an EQ pedal that has more than 3 tone controls......and more than 5 for versatility. this has 7 and that's enough.. I know there are some out there with 10 or more divisions of the musical spectrum this is a classic, well known. I had to provide the standard 9 volt supply. it can hold a 9 volt battery also

Very noisy, static hiss that increases when you shift any sliders either way away from center.I tried it using a couple D'Addario wall warts, a generic one and both with others and by itself on my not truly isolated "isolated" mosky, all identical results.Maybe i got a bad unit. With this level of hiss i would expect more bad reviews than we see.

Good price. Cheaper than mainstream outlets

The actual slider potentiometers are a little flimsy but otherwise it works well. Adding an EQ pedal will allow me to rebuild the board and eliminate a bunch of overdrive pedals. It's the best EQ pedal you can buy if you're unsure about spending more on an EQ pedal with more features. It's a direct copy of the Boss GE-7, which are going for five times as much. Get one. You won't be sorry.