Iamlegend said:
Edward could you possibly give a diagram or picture of your idea. i am kind of confused as to what you think the eq should look like
Try and get as close to the sound you want with the G-EQ completely flat (i.e. centered). Then try this:
80Hz : center
240 : center or just below center (about the thickness of the plastic knob)
750 : same as 240Hz
2200 : center or just above center (try it at thickness of knob)
6600 : below center at thickness of the knob or more
Of course, these are ballpark settings, and impossible to guess what it would sound like with your guitar, pickups, target tone. But generalities "can" be made, so give it a whirl. Notice, too, that I am starting from pretty close to flat ...a little goes a long way, IMHO. Not to mention Mesa's sliders are really sensitive to small movements.
Cut some more 240Hz should the bottom get flubby. And remember to keep the bass knob set modestly (I'd try below 4) as the bass knob adds bass at the preamp level which can get muddy really fast. It's a balancing act, but I like keeping the bass knob fairly low, and if need be adding bottom at the GEQ (which is after the preamp) as it sounds tighter and more focused for me.
The 750 is really important for getting a healthy mid voice a la southern rock. Cut too much here and you get into that "scooped" modern-rock/metal sound.
The 2200 slide does much to add note definition ...how "not" to get lost in the mix. A mild nudge up can get the tone "out in front" while adding minimal brightness or volume.
The 6K slider is self-explanatory ...your treble. And so if you want a
darker tone, here's where you'll want to cut.
And forgot to add: like the others, I'd go straight into the amp ...sans any pedals.
If I'm off in tonal left field, sorry ...gave it a shot. Let me know if this gets you in your ballpark, though.
Edward