Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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A common query we get revolves around these questions:
-Why do I need eq on a pedal if my amp has an eq?
-How do I set my amp EQ if there EQ on my pedal?
-How do I set my pedal EQ if there is EQ on my amp?
-Too much EQ is confusing to me

Let's dive in and talk about it a bit, show the differences, and discuss why they are different and why having both can be more optimal (and more fun!)

Question for you:
What amp do you use (or amps) and how do you set your EQ?

Tone Stack Calculator:
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