ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Fundamentals: 82 – 988 Hz
Overtones: 1 – 15 kHz
EQ Reference: Warmth 240 Hz – Clarity 2 kHz to 5 kHz – Attack 3.5 kHz

Equalization in Practise

Range 80 – 100 Hz cut can help to CLEAN UP the sound
Range 100 – 250 Hz boost adds BODY
Range 250 – 2500 Hz cut improves a BOOMY sound
Range 2500 – 5000 Hz boost adds CLARITY and PUNCH
Range 5000 – 7000 Hz boost adds PRESENCE and PICK noise

 

ELECTRIC GUITAR

Fundamentals: 82 – 1319 Hz
Overtones: 1 – 15 kHz
EQ Reference: Fullness 240 Hz – Warmth 400 Hz – String 2.5 kHz

Equalization in Practise

Range 80 – 125 Hz cut improves a BOOMY sound
Range 125 – 500 Hz boost adds BODY and WARMTH
Range 500 – 800 Hz cut for classic OVERDRIVE guitar
Range 2500 – 4000 Hz boost adds ATTACK for rhythm guitar
Range 4000 – 6000 Hz boost adds PRESENCE and BITE for lead guitar
Range 6000 – 12000 Hz boost provides a BRIGHT sound

Pre-Amp EQ settings tips

Jazz – A neutral sound is needed with no excessive EQ: -3dB at 6 kHz
Country – A sparkling clean sound is needed: +6dB at 8 kHz / +3dB at 250 Hz
Shank – Reggae and ska rely on a thin choppy sound: +6dB at 8 kHz / -4dB at 200 Hz
Funky Strat – This is improved with some compression: -6dB at 700 Hz / +3dB at 150 Hz
Classic Motown – A valve pre-amp is going to get closer to the sound of the time: -6dB at 700 Hz
Classic clean Rockman – Use an enhancer to obtain the glassy tones: +6dB at 6 kHz
Blues Rhythm – Set overdrive to 4: +6dB at 1 kHz / +4dB at 250 Hz
Melodic Pop rhythm – Set overdrive to 4: +4 dB at 250 Hz
Heavy Rock rhythm – Set overdrive to 8: +4dB at 3 kHz / +3 dB at 100 Hz
British – Resonant filters can be used: +4dB at 3 kHz / -6dB at 640 Hz and 1.5 kHz / +6dB at 100 and 250 Hz