{"product_id":"empress-effects-bass-paraeq-mk2","title":"Empress Effects Bass ParaEQ MK2 Dedicated Tool for Low-End Tone Shaping","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"1374\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hCpsvVthuDQ\" title=\"Tim Lefebvre plays the new Empress Bass ParaEq\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1374\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3bJKxtLsug4\" title=\"THE PERFECT BASS EQ PEDAL HAS ARRIVED !!\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Empress Bass ParaEq brings the full control and transparency of the ParaEq MKII Deluxe to a pedal designed specifically for bassists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the only parametric EQ pedal built exclusively for bass, it gives players tone-shaping power that no other pedal offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith bass-tuned frequencies, a dynamic low shelf, and features built for both electric and upright players, it offers the kind of tone-shaping flexibility usually reserved for studio racks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of the Empress Bass Compressor—and the popularity of the ParaEq MKII Deluxe among bassists—Empress recognized the need for an EQ pedal made specifically for low-end instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bass ParaEq adapts everything that made the Deluxe great, but optimizes the experience for bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an EQ\/boost pedal that feels less like an adaptation and more like an essential part of a bassist’s rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree bands of parametric EQ, each with fully sweepable Q controls, allow for broad tone shaping or surgical precision.\u003cbr\u003eA newly designed dynamic low shelf adjusts its range depending on how much boost or cut is applied, offering intuitive control over the foundation of a bass tone.\u003cbr\u003eThe high- and low-pass filters help remove unwanted low-end rumble or harsh upper frequencies, while the clean boost section delivers up to +30dB of gain—ideal for solos, make-up gain, or hitting the front end of an amp harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10MΩ high-impedance input makes the Bass ParaEq a great match for upright basses with piezo pickups, maintaining clarity and low-end response.\u003cbr\u003eAn auto-detecting balanced output makes it easy to send a clean signal over long cable runs without tone loss or extra gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 27V of internal headroom, a low-noise signal path, and Empress’s signature transparent EQ circuitry, the Bass ParaEq brings studio-quality tone-shaping to the pedalboard—purpose-built for bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● All-Analog Signal Path – Preserves your instrument’s natural character with rich, organic tone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Tailored for Bass – The only parametric EQ pedal built specifically for low-end instruments, with frequency ranges and filter behaviour engineered just for bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Ultra Transparent, Sweet-Sounding EQ – Shapes your tone without masking the details of your sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Tons of Control – With sweepable frequency, variable Q, and ±15dB of cut and boost across 3 bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Dynamic Low Shelf – A responsive shelf that adjusts its range based on how much you boost or cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● 10MΩ Hi-Z Input – Perfect for upright basses and piezo pickups that lose low end with standard inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Balanced Output – Auto-detecting TRS output for clean signal over long cable runs or straight to DI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Ultra Quiet – Low-noise design keeps your signal clean, even when boosting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● +30dB of Clean Boost – Push your signal hard for solos, make-up gain, or amp-driving punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● 27V Internal Headroom – High-voltage operation like studio rack gear—nearly impossible to clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Buffered Bypass – Maintains signal integrity across your pedalboard and cable runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Compact Size – Enclosure measures approx. 2.5” x 4.8” x 2.6” with top jacks to fit any board.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empress Effects","offers":[{"title":"Default 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