If you’ve never
considered using an EQ
pedal, consider it now.
You may think you’re
unhappy with your
current rig, and you may
be considering drastic
measures to fix it. But
you don’t always need to
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buy a new set of pickups,
a new amplifier, or even
a new guitar to get to
the heart of the matter. A
good EQ pedal can add
some magic pixie dust to
your overall tone and let
you get back to putting
audiences in a trance with
8 EQ Pedals That Won’t Leave Your Tone Flat
your wizard-like guitar
skills. So remember,
the next time your low
notes sound like a fart,
or the treble from your
Telecaster sterilizes every
mammal within 300 yards,
don’t get mad—get an
EQ.