All user reviews for the Boss GE-7 Equalizer

But what is it for an EQ pedal? I have a bass amp with settings / middle / treble: why use a pedal like this?

For me this type of pedal is first used to refine the balance of sound that comes out of my guitar, so it is placed at the beginning of string (or amplifier chain equalizes the end, then equalizes the distortion, reverb. ..: it's useful but it is something else)

Second, it has 7 bands and a total volume: it can be much thinner than "bass / midrange / treble" and reduce or increase specific frequencies.

Finally, this pedal can also be used to boost its medium and its volume, by snapping at a solo example to further decouple the mix of the group (it is also ready to be what the "turbo" mode of DS2 for example).

Input output format boss, boss sound, impeccable.

UTILIZATION

Config ultra simple. We listen, you set its frequency to its taste.
It takes no more tape (it is not a mixer), but not least if it is useless.

SOUND QUALITY

It does not alter the sound (egg) and did his job. The amplitude of each band is great, the setting, however, accurate and efficient. Like all effects, the parsimony is in order ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few days, but I already have my post-guitar setting that allows me a good sound balance. She is engaged at all times (except headphones).

Nominal Input Level
-20 dBu
Input Impedance
1 M ohms
Nominal Output Level
-20 dBu
Output Impedance
1 k ohms
Residual Noise Level
1 k ohms
Residual Noise Level
-100 dBu (IHF-A Weighted, Typ.)
Variable Range
Equalizer Control: +/- 15 dB, Level Control: +/- 15 dB
Connectors
INPUT Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack (DC 9 V)
Power Supply
DC 9 V: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V), AC Adaptor
Current Draw
10 mA (DC 9 V)
Accessories
Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V)
Option
AC Adaptor (PSA-Series)
Size and Weight ( incl. battery )
Width
73 mm
2-7/8 inches
Depth
129 mm
5-1/8 inches
Height
59 mm
2-3/8 inches
Weight
0.5 kg
1 lbs.

UTILIZATION

The EQ is pretty no-frills. Basically, the idea is to create an EQ carve that fits a particular song/style/solo sound that one would want to use, and then it can be switched on and off. Very simple - great idea for boosting solos, or doing the "telephone sound", heavily bandpassed. And the pedal's housing is top notch - it's a Boss! Stomp switch is great, everything is great. Except...

SOUND QUALITY

...the noise. The noise is the downfall of this pedal. It induces an inherent hiss sound to the overall tone. It's not terrible unless you are really anal, but I am. The musicality of the EQ is pretty decent - the bands all work well, and are carefully chosen, popularly used EQ band settings to shape tone. But that hiss bothers me, honestly.

OVERALL OPINION

I'd give it a 7. Better than average, yet could use a bit of work due to the noise factor. I saw that there is a mod available for it, and I'll have to research it to see if that helps take care of the noise that the pedal induces. Again, the noise is probably not that severe to most ears, I'm just a bit picky. I took mine back to the store to trade for a different pedal.

7-band EQ plus a controller to the output level.
An input, output, i look at the photo.

UTILIZATION

Fairly easy to use, need to move the levers with moderation because it changes quickly trs sound.

SOUND QUALITY

I used it to beginners by plugging the guitar in, and it had a huge breath as I climbed a ds knobs of the pedals. There's some days dipstick branch of the loop of my amp (a peavey ultra 112 branch into a 4x12 cabinet "peavey) and I took a slap over his breath and a standard! ! (with distortion). I, who wanted to change gear, and bah ca wait a little longer.

OVERALL OPINION

I am not buying any of my mcontent account fait.On can really change the sound of his amp with this product, a counselor who wants amliorer sound dja they like!

Everything has been said. (7-band EQ + volume, 1 In and Out 1, mono)
Metal case with standard Boss, the tough as usual.

UTILIZATION

Could not be more simple from the moment we know what a graphic equalizer.

SOUND QUALITY

Mine is a Japanese, not a twaiwanais, so I do not know if it comes from there (most reliable components ?!?), but I never had a problem with background noise or in the loop of effect (5150, front), or by placing it between the guitar and amp (Vox AC30, now).

On 5150, he served me a lot: with the same setting (boost + severe acute, well dug in the media), the pseudo j'éclaircicais clear sound of this brute, and the lead channel, it gave a lot more distortion modern, sharp, high-precision ... to take off the wallpaper ...

With the AC-30, the amp and my guitar with both sound bad enough, I use the GE-7 to boost the treble, and there, the sound is fabulous.

It has absolutely no coloration of sound. Properly adjusted, the volume knob allows for exactly the same level on and off, and that whatever the chosen equalization, even the most extreme, or conversely, use it as a boost or as a limiter .
Personally, I found exactly the same shades of games with and without: I attack slowly, I have a pure clean sound, I attack harder, I crunch the madness of AC30.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had 7 or 8 years is the pedal I use most, it is rarely turned off.
It allows you to chop his sound accurately.

Purchased from OCCAZ 'to 300F, I never find a OCCAZ' like (for Japanese and more!)

If I were stolen, the guy is hiding out interret ...

Same as before. Nothing specially noted.

UTILIZATION

Trs simple, but you still have to be careful and to be rglages prcis trs trs because knobs are especially sensitive and effective trs. Not too greedy in stack but remove the jack to think every time you use them more.
Dja ca t say, but the EQ does its full potential only if it is put in the effects loop, otherwise it gnre breath and feedback abominaux (plus there's no volume)

SOUND QUALITY

Excellent, eq trs transparent even if I find it tends to sound smooth and cool when you cut too many frequencies. The sound is cleaner but I think you lose the grain (even if the sound is excellent) Please note that to boost some frquence (for example, be below the mix during a solo) gives a rsultat quite interesting.
Ultimately this adds a more eq to the sound of the amp and significantly expands its sonic palette. It can also be used to transform a crunch in the clear. In efffet, I noticed that some amount frquences, the sound became more rounded, less saturated cleaner and less garish.
Poiur info I use a epiphone sg ca Mount emg85 in a sleeve and a emg81 in easel, and I have a mesa boogie in rectoverb 50w amp.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and I am satisfied with TRS since I passed through the effects loop.
Pedal with its own TRS, also useful to boost the sound in the solo (the level is knob of the coup trs trs ffective) than to refine the sound of his amp. The only one that may be regrettable that he must be careful when playing with the knobs because they are sensitive enough.
Good quality price, I did not try another model before, if it was an MXR rerfaire I'll try to see, but I do not regret my choice.

An equalization of the sound of pedals for bass guitar. Electronic processing. It is not editable when the recess is a connection between an output for a more alimentaiton (non included).

UTILIZATION

Setup is simple, the edition also when the manual I know I got it used but I know BOSS openser that the manual should be clear and prcis.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are effective given the low band. Raliste yes but the gain generated when even a little breath. Saw the guts when the knobs are in the middle. However, if the sensitivity knobs every one may be too large, the quality of the treatment of acute is mdiocres beaches.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months as qu'EQ booster. I admit I'm still the same in all and I regret this purchase.

So it's a pedal of equa, is simple:

7 frequencies, 1 volume, 1 input, output, led to a s'avoir if it is active, and a switch.
It works with a 9 volt battery (which is placed under the switch) or a 9 volt adapter.
The pedal is sturdy trs (as always with Boss), although heavy, they stay glued land without problem, it is sized for the road!

UTILIZATION

Getting started is simple, but precise trs must go easy on the bars for failing to boil because it is sensitive trs.

Personally, I use it at the end of chaining in the effects loop.
At the beginning we must be careful because the volume if you use it to refine the sound like me, if the volume is set incorrectly or it will act as boost, the sound will be low trs (check activation / deactivation of the effects loop). Basically ge 7 defines the volume output of your sound (or rather the effects loop).
it takes a little re-settle its loop to keep the same amp as the potato.

The frequencies are easily adjustable, the notch at the "0" is really useful to put everything back or just zero.

LED activation is clearly visible, and the pedals seems to consume too much battery, at least if you have unplugged the jacks APRS jou.

use is simple and precise, but be careful not to go too fast

SOUND QUALITY

Noise level, I'm really really happy.

End loop on my Peavey JSX head, I sculpt the sound as I want, the sound of the amp as the basis already pretty huge, it just lacked that and refine it ... it's terrible!
The pedals (if aa important Japanese) gives me no breath or parasite and is completely neutre.mis from my GT6 which cooled slightly trs sound, equa transcribed exactly the sound of the amp keeping all zero and activating.

Playing metal, I use an equa "V" to refine my basic sound, the sound is terrible: it is precise, heavy, GE7 makes its way I wanted.
however, careful not to over-dig or boost a certain frequency if becomes too loud or too precise or clear.

For the little that you have already a basic sound correct, does the GE7 reste.Une time rule, which may slightly touch the amp settings, but it is minimal trs .

OVERALL OPINION

I use it recently because I bought used on AudioFanzine I won!

It quickly becomes indispensable trs, trs quickly you get used to having one's work rather than the sound "raw" of the amp.
It is robust, efficient, and neutral, whatever you want that kind of pedal!

The only thing that is not really one, is the sensitivity to frequency and volume, but it really be manic, fast enough because there are sound and the noise level we want.

I do not need a pedal of equations with my amp head, as I find the sound good, but be c'tait naf, say nothing of it, is not comparable and without ...
I do not know what the other equa worth, but this pedal is really good.

The only pedal I would have like to try is the MXR Kerry King, but it is much more expensive compared the boss, which is more easily found secondhand.
100 for not even worth it ...

The only thing I would change would be to spend my effects loop pedal / multi-effects to the rack and take a rack type equa ART etc ... but in pedal format, there must be more difficult!

See previous ones opinion

UTILIZATION

Configuration very simple ... just add ...

SOUND QUALITY

So it's the most important topic: the sound quality!
I play on an ENGL Fireball 60 watts and I must admit that the sound of this amp saturated suited me until I discovering this little pedals. Branch in the effects loop, it provides no dj breath (and is made when we shall adopt the inTawan dbats between JAPAN and TAIWAN) and gives a big plus in its quite impressive. The sound of the ENGL is then surly boost. With my Gibson SG, I sound the AC / DC Highway to hell PERIOD (the gain of the amplifier as well Obviously because of 2 has sent an ENGL lol) ... Bluffing!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 months and happiness! I have no complaints to the pedals! I have not tried other models, I think is just trs goal, but I am impressed with this gem. Report plutt good quality price. I do it again this choice without hsiter!

7 Band Equalizer

UTILIZATION

Config symple if we know what we look ke the manual does not exist I put 10 lol

SOUND QUALITY

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OVERALL OPINION

I do not regret buying this pa c sylver complementary to my dragon for 80 euros jen am satisfied it brings a real + o's at a decent price

- What are the effects or types of effects available?
Equalizer, 7 Band format ... Boss + 1 volume ...

- What technology is used? (Analog, numrique, lamp ...)
Analog

- Are they ditables? Via an editor Mac / PC?
Not

- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
Jack / Adapter / Battery

- Is this a rack or rack MODEL?
Not

UTILIZATION

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
Yes it trs visual, much more practical than a parametric equalizer.

- The edition of sounds and effects is it easy?
Yes, if you know what you want ... A tamper pedals in all directions

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Bought without a manual

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes?
Quality of an equalizer. I had an Artec (a stew bought 30), which muffled the sound. This one plays its role without dnaturer sound ... impressive ...

- Which instruments do you use?
LTD MH 400 + Valbee
I use it behind a metalcore for EQ in W, and I must say that I love the sound it makes ...
For distortion, I found the holy grail for at least another 1 year! : D

- What are those you prfrez, you dtest?
Uh ... well ... all
Maybe this is good prciser that the settings are relatively sensitive when giving the same sound palette can be really large.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
About 4 months, usually I wait at least 6 lice leave a review but hey, it's so much the ...

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Ultra efficient, but renders the characters and the timbre of the sound sent to it.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Artec an old rotten.

- How do you report qualitprix?
Excellent, new or used, it is a matter ...
Maybe the MXR 10 band is better for a little more ...

- With the exprience, you do again this choice?.
Yes ... without hsiter Simplicity efficiency quality pedals have a really cool to sculpt and customize its ...
I've got to find a GE7B finesse of the bass!, It must be the top!

Equa 7-band graphic, analog input and an output Jack 1. Alim 9 v battery or adapter. Boss familiar format.

UTILIZATION

Easy to use. The settings are very efficient, which means we can achieve results sometimes little musical ... So let your ears decide whether the result meets your expectations.

SOUND QUALITY

Plugged into the effects loop of my GH50L, I use it to dig a little sound, bass boost. I used it with other amps (still using the effects loop) and is ideal for who wants to correct the general response of an amplifier.

OVERALL OPINION

Purchased without comparing with other marques.En 3 years of use, not a single problem. Boss is true to its reputation for reliability. If it is a little more expensive than some competitors, in the longer term we do not regret the investment. His side, watch out for extreme settings, leading to sound very artificial. Repeat this choice would mean that a villain has been the trunk with my pedal board. What I hope not, of course, for him as for me ...

7 band EQ and volume
analog pedal

input output

UTILIZATION

not need manual for this kind of effect (in any case I have not had since I bought it used), it is set to the ear.
care settings will be some synthetic ear, especially in his clear and crunch.

SOUND QUALITY

it is super versatile

I use an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus, an amp and a marshall mg 30dfx Peavey ValveKing Royal 8, the effect I use an electro harmonix holy grail and a wah-wah dunlop gcb 95

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and I'm tired, I use it almost every time and always at home on stage

- 7 bands of Greaphic EQ
- 1 volume/gain slider
- Solid Boss style construction
- Powered by 9v Battery or boss style adapter
- Easy access battery compartment
- Buffered bypass
- LED battery indicator


UTILIZATION

Pretty much a standard graphic EQ. Sliders for 7 bands give you a pretty solid amount of control over your tone. The volume slider is a really nice addition, and makes it a lot easier to use the pedal as a boost. Compact boss style size makes it nice and easy to fit on every board. The advantage of Boss pedals is that they are incredibly common and can be picked up on the road in the unlikely event that they break. The easy access battery compartment means you don’t need to unscrew the entire back plate if you’re using batteries (but seriously, you shouldn’t be using batteries..)
Run it after your guitar to control the tone going into your amp. It works really well after dirt pedals to fine tune what they do to your signal. Run it in an effects loop if you are after an additional EQ channel, or fine tuning your amp.


SOUND QUALITY

Here’s where this pedal falls apart. Possibly one of the very noisiest pedals I’ve used. Yes, the sliders work as they should, and it will help you get some control over your tone. But in any kind of higher gain or compressed situation, you are going to get all kinds of buzz and feedback. I was really not impressed with this one. And as always, the Boss buffer is really not the best. If you have any interest in preserving a carefully constructed tone, I’d pass on the GE7.

OVERALL OPINION

I’d recommend passing on this one. Excess noise and a subpar buffer make it a pretty mediocre pedal. graphic EQ is one of the most overused effects among guitarists. If you really do need a GEQ and run a clean signal without much compression, this one will do the job (loosely speaking). But if you’re after anything of better quality, or run a noisier setup, I’d look into the MXR pedals. Far better built and priced pretty reasonably. I also recommend taking a look at parametric EQs, as they can be a lot more useful. The BJFE Sea Blue EQ and Fromel Shape EQ are some really nice ones. But regarding the GE7, don’t waste your money.

After the fizzle out of the Boss Ge-6 then came the Boss GE-7. This is higher performing pedal anyway. So they discontinued Boss GE-6 was a moot point. This one featured a an extra frequency of 6.4khz and also a level or volume control slider. Like the previous pedal this one would increase or decrease the volume of what ever frequency by 15 db. This give you a lot of range to dial in the tone you are looking for. In addition the level knob would allow you to put the volume at the exact same level as when the pedal is engaged or disengaged. This would allow you to get the tone you want without a volume shift. Then you could use the level slider to increase in volume if you wanted to use the pedal as a solo boost. You can boost the levels you want for leads and have a nice volume increase to cut through the mix properly.

UTILIZATION

Specifications

Controls: 7 Band Graphic Equalizer + level control
Connectors: Input, Output, AC Adaptor
Current Draw: 7 mA (DC 9V)
Weight: 450g. (1lb.)
Equalizer: 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6 kHz, 3.2 kHz, 6.4 kHz
Level Control: +/-15 dB per band
Recommended AC Adaptor: ACA Series (black label) or PSA Series (silver label)


SOUND QUALITY

This is a great pedal that took the Boss Ge-6's place and has remained the Boss Eq pedal since 1981. Not much has changed since then other than a few components and a PSA adapter as well as the plant moving from Japan to Taiwan.

I prefer this pedal over the Boss GE-6 because of the extra parameters of control ability. You get the extra frequency of 6.4 as well as the level control. This pedal will give you some gain addition to your overdriven sound so if you need some extra uumph then this is a great pedal to have. This pedal go well with a overdriven amp that needs to dial in certain frequencies that are missing. Like most Marshall's need a boost in the low end. usually the first thing you do when dialing in a JCM 800 is crank the bass. This will get you that low end and a little extra sizzle on the tone with the level increase.

OVERALL OPINION

AT new these pedals come in right at around $100. You can find them for cheaper but this is usually the going rate for this pedal. This is a must have for someone needing to tailor their tone a little more. If you are lacking or have too much of something then this pedal will take care of that for you in a snap. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to boost their amp for certain frequency responses.