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08-24-2011, 11:16 PM
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Installed a new set of f-hole plugs today to try to knock down some of the feedback I get with my big hollowbody and my Fender Blues Jr. It helped, but now I noticed there is a distinct "boomy" area on certain frets (e.g. frets 9-12 on the low E, and 6-9 on the A). I'd like to compensate for this if possible, and I was thinking of trying out an equalizer to notch out those areas of the spectrum. Has anyone here done this successfully? Are there equalizers on the market that won't break my limited bank account? |
08-25-2011, 12:45 AM
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When you say notch it gets me thinking of a graphic equalizer.
I think a parametric eq would be better suited for that job. |
08-25-2011, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by FatJeff  Installed a new set of f-hole plugs today to try to knock down some of the feedback I get with my big hollowbody and my Fender Blues Jr. It helped, but now I noticed there is a distinct "boomy" area on certain frets (e.g. frets 9-12 on the low E, and 6-9 on the A). I'd like to compensate for this if possible, and I was thinking of trying out an equalizer to notch out those areas of the spectrum. Has anyone here done this successfully? Are there equalizers on the market that won't break my limited bank account? | A quick reply is yes, a graphic equalizer should help.
Tracing the culprit frequencies (using a chromatic tuner ?) and identifying the device which cover those frequencies. a parametric would be even more effective as you can narrow the culprit frequency without touching the others around, but I guess such eq is an bit more difficult to find and more expensive.
Regarding the price issue, there is a lot of graphic eq stomp boxes around, (boss,behringer etc)... But regarding the spec, you'll have to consider signal to noise ratio as well, good quality does not come cheap.
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08-25-2011, 04:12 AM
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08-25-2011, 05:25 AM
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Less than $30 Behringer has one. I use one at home or jamming, but do not gig. Plastic construction, ok for me, I'm easy on gear, works well with my Aria FA71, Dot, and Godin Kingpin. |
08-25-2011, 05:59 AM
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A Parametric EQ is a much better choice for this sort of control than a Graphic EQ. Why? Well-Graphic EQ has fixed bandwidth, and because of the nature of the filters you really need to notch either side of the filter that covers the problem frequency to make it sound "natural". It can be difficult to find the correct frequency, too. It's all about the nature of the filter shape.
With a parametric EQ it's easy-you simply set the frequency gain control UP Full (boost), sweep the frequency control till the feedback frequency is at it's worst, then go back to the gain and cut it right back. You can then mess with the Q control (that's the band width) and narrow this till it gives the best sound/best feedback control trade off. |
08-25-2011, 06:44 AM
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Also to bear in mind: playing with Eq either parmateric or graphic might impact your tone. If you like your present sound, removing certain frequencies might affect this to some extent.
My Cort semi acoustic ( SFX5) has a built in graphic equalizer and this help to reduce feedback issues... to a certain point. the place you seat next to your amp, while playing, the orientation of your guitar in front of the loudspeaker, as well. This will require some "trial an error" experiment in order to find the "sweet spot". |
08-25-2011, 07:31 AM
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Thanks for the replies, everyone. Looks like I've got some homework to do. |
08-25-2011, 08:37 AM
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When my bass strings get too boomy, I like to lower the bass side of the pickup and add a tad more on the amp | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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