Bass ParaEq

The Empress Bass ParaEq brings the full control and transparency of the ParaEq MKII Deluxe to a pedal designed specifically for bassists. As the only parametric EQ pedal built exclusively for bass, it gives players tone-shaping power that no other pedal offers. With 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.

Following 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. The Bass ParaEq adapts everything that made the Deluxe great, but optimizes the experience for bass. The result is an EQ/boost pedal that feels less like an adaptation and more like an essential part of a bassist’s rig.

Three bands of parametric EQ, each with fully sweepable Q controls, allow for broad tone shaping or surgical precision. A 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. The high- and low-pass filters help remove unwanted low-end rumble or harsh upper frequencies, while the clean boost section delivers up to +30 dB of gain—ideal for solos, make-up gain, or hitting the front end of an amp harder.

The 10 MΩ high-impedance input makes the Bass ParaEq a great match for upright basses with piezo pickups, maintaining clarity and low-end response. An auto-detecting balanced output makes it easy to send a clean signal over long cable runs without tone loss or extra gear.

With 27 V 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.

Features

• All-analog signal path

• Tailored for bass with frequency ranges and filter behavior engineered for low-end instruments

• Ultra-transparent EQ with sweepable frequency, variable Q, and ±15 dB of cut and boost across 3 bands

• Dynamic low shelf that adjusts range based on boost or cut

• 10 MΩ high-impedance input for upright basses and piezo pickups

• Auto-detecting balanced TRS output for long cable runs or DI

• Low-noise signal path

• +30 dB of clean boost

• 27 V internal headroom

• Buffered bypass

• Compact size (approx. 2.5 x 4.8 x 2.6 in) with top-mounted jacks