EarthQuaker Devices - Tone Job EQ & Boost
This compact Boost & EQ device is based around the tone-shaping options available in old audiophile-grade stereo preamps, making it a great addition to your pedalboard, no matter what instrument you play.
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Three-band parametric EQ derived from professional-grade stereo preamp circuitry; independent boost section with up to 20dB of gain; true bypass switching; works across instruments (guitar, bass, synth, etc.); voiced for transparency rather than coloration
Requires standard 9V DC power supply (batteries not supported); three footswitches demand dedicated pedalboard real estate; minimal setup—plug and play; pairs well with any dirt or modulation pedal in the signal chain
The Tone Job is a purposeful tone-shaping tool for players who understand signal flow and frequency response. Its audiophile pedigree and surgical three-band control make it an intelligent investment rather than a novelty pedal, justifying its presence on serious boards.
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Tone Job®
EQ & Boost
This compact Boost & EQ device is based around the tone-shaping options available in old audiophile-grade stereo preamps, making it a great addition to your pedalboard, no matter what instrument you play.
So what does that mean, exactly? It means that you’ll hear full frequency response from your Tone Job everywhere you plug it in – guitar, bass, drum machine, synthesizers, steel drums, harpsichord, kazoo, car stereo, or wherever!
The Tone Job has active EQ controls for Bass, Mid and Treble, with up to 20 dB of cut or boost, which is handy for pairing up with other pedals in your chain to breathe new life into old dirt. Unlike boring old graphic EQs, the Tone Job’s EQ controls are interactive, so you can experiment with different settings to alter the response and overall feel of the device, getting your tone out of the lunchroom and back on the clock.
Place the Tone Job at the beginning of your chain to alter the overall character of your guitar, or use it at the end to boost output at the end of a long cable run and fine-tune your tone. The Level control on the Tone Job can boost your signal up to 5x the original input level, so you’ll always be heard, and makes for a fantastic solo and/or clean boost!
Approximate Frequency Response
Treble affects frequencies from around 2k Hz up, Bass affects frequencies from around 500 Hz down. The Middle is an adjustable resonant filter acting as a midrange control with its center frequency around 1k Hz. Treble and bass response are dependent on Middle control settings.
| Dimensions | 4.75 x 2.50 x 2.25 in. (121 x 64 x 57 mm) with knobs |
| Current Draw | 21 mA |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Output Impedance | <1 kΩ |
| Switching | This device is true bypass and uses electronic relay-based switching. Audio will not pass without power. |
| Power | This device takes a standard 9-18 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. We always recommend pedal-specific, transformer-isolated wall-wart power supplies or multiple isolated-output supplies. Pedals will make extra noise if there is ripple or unclean power. Switching-type power supplies, daisy chains and non-pedal specific power supplies do not filter dirty power as well and let through unwanted noise. DO NOT RUN AT HIGHER VOLTAGES! |
EarthQuaker Devices is an American effects pedal manufacturer based in Ohio, renowned for innovative guitar and bass effects that combine vintage inspiration with modern design. Since their founding, the company has built a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and unique sonic character, earning a dedicated following among professional and amateur musicians alike.
Known for thoughtful engineering and attention to detail, EarthQuaker Devices creates pedals that emphasize tone-shaping versatility and reliability. Their products often draw from classic audio design principles while offering contemporary features that integrate seamlessly into modern pedalboards.
