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 +30dB of gain—ideal for solos, make-up
gain, or hitting the front end of an amp harder.
The 10MΩ 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 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.