Boss GE-7 w/ Mark III

[yuzerneigm]

I just picked up a Boss GE-7 graphic eq to use with my Mark III. It adds the perfect edge to the lead channel and I love the tone. Thing is it's givin me a **** ton of noise. Like, unmanageable noise! Sounds fine when I play but stop and it sounds like a trainwreck. Anyone else here use this pedal with their amp?? Any idea if there's soemthing I can do to remedy this noise without using a gate? Any ideas appreciated!! Thanks!!

 

[chris_EIT]

I don't know how you're using it but dont add many frequencies, cut the ones you don't like and boost the ones u need a little, that might help, and be careful with the master fader too
That's all I can say, but a noise gate is always a must I think, even for slight gating

 

[yuzerneigm]

I've got it in front of the amp. Maybe I'll try it in the loop as well. I do have a lot of the sliders moved up kinda in the frown shape. I'll mess with those a little to see what I can come up with . Thanks for your thoughts!.

 

[Restless Rocks]

It will be much quieter and effective in the FX loop.

 

[yuzerneigm]

You were right. It is totally quiet and sounds perfect in the loop. This pedal is really great for my tone! I'm amazed at the difference when I switch it off and hear what I've been missing with this thing. Thanks guys!

 

[flip33]

I have a danelectro EQ in the loop. A very nice addition for alternate EQ settings with a toe tap.

 

[psychodave]

I love using a Boss GE-10 in the loop of my III. I just slightly add to yhe bottom end, very slight mid scoop and very slight treble cut. I only use it to fine tune the tone, not change it drastically. I also use a Rane PE-17 with my Mark IV. It is one of the best parametric eq's I have used.