The Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer is an Artec eq pedal, currently around $67.80. Close alternatives include the SB|LB Pedals Freq Boost and the Vintage VFX10. It pairs well with the Peavey Classic 30 II 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo and the Dumble Steel String Singer.
Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer
Artec · pedal
The Artec SE-EQ8 is an 8-band graphic equalizer pedal for guitar and bass from Korean manufacturer Artec, with bands centered at 100, 170, 280, 500, 800, 1.4k, 2.3k, and 5.0k Hz for precise, surgical tone shaping. It lets players cut harsh high-mid frequencies, boost low-end weight, carve a scooped mid-range, or correct problem frequencies in an amp or room, using low-noise circuitry to keep the boosted bands from adding hiss. A direct bypass mode keeps the signal path clean when the EQ is off. It suits players wanting precise, budget-friendly frequency-specific tone shaping rather than the broader strokes of a simple tone control.
- frequency
- eq
- bass
- mid
- boost
- overtone
- low noise
- equalizer
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer is commonly used in
- Metal
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer
Peavey Classic 30 II 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo
Peavey
23% matchInto the Classic 30 II's warm, midrange-forward tube drive, the SE-EQ8's frequency shaping cuts through instead of adding mud.
Dumble Steel String Singer
Dumble
22% matchRun the SE-EQ8 ahead of the Steel String Singer to dial in frequency response before the amp's own organic, liquid clean reacts.
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchAmpeg V-4 fills in a scooped tone's missing mids with mid-forward drive
Harmony H650
Harmony
tonal matchHarmony H650 fills in a scooped tone's missing mids with mid-forward drive
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar Unity Bass U250
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar Unity Bass U250 after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Ampeg V4-B Head
Ampeg
tonal matchAmpeg V4-B Head's smooth balances out the bright tone
Blackstar Series One 45
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar Series One 45 leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer
Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
22% matchRun the SE-EQ8 ahead of the Green Russian to shape frequencies before the smooth, sustaining Muff fuzz reacts.
Soldano SLO
Soldano
21% matchSoldano SLO's tight, articulate high-gain preamp stacks with the SE-EQ8's own frequency-shaped signal for a richer push.
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
11% matchRun the Modulated Delay's warm analog repeats after the SE-EQ8's frequency shaping settles, so the delay trails a defined tone. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Maxon AD10 Analog Delay
Maxon
11% matchRun the AD10's warm analog echoes after the SE-EQ8's frequency shaping settles, so the repeats trail a defined tone. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
NuX SSD-10
Nux
tonal matchNuX SSD-10's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer delivers it
Beetronics OV-LE-Uva
Beetronics
tonal matchArtec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Beetronics OV-LE-Uva wants
Crazy Tube Circuits Heatseeker Pre-Amp
Crazy Tube Circuits
tonal matchCrazy Tube Circuits Heatseeker Pre-Amp's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer delivers it
Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz
Behringer
tonal matchBehringer SF300 Super Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band
Dirty Haggard Audio
75% similarityShared character: guitar, low_noise_floor, amp
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
70% similarityShared character: guitar, low_noise_floor, wide_range
Orange Two Stroke
Orange
69% similarityShared character: amp, overdrive_pedals, middle
Vox Valvenergy Tone Sculptor
Vox
68% similarityShared character: amp, presence, preamp
Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric EQ
Carl Martin
67% similarityShared character: effects_loop, middle, preamp
FTelettronica 3 Band Parametric Equalizer
Ftelettronica
67% similarityShared character: effects_loop, middle, bass
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SB|LB Pedals Freq Boost
SB|LB Pedals
72% similarityShared character: amp, overdrive_pedals, presence
Vintage VFX10
Vintage Sound
68% similarityShared character: low_noise_floor, amp, recording
Wampler Equator Parametric EQ
Wampler
67% similarityShared character: wide_range, boost, guitar
ENO EQ7 7-band EQ
Eno
67% similarityShared character: effects_loop, amp, bass
Artec SE-Peq Parametric Equalizer
Artec
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Irin Band Controller 10-Band EQ
Irin
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer?+
The closest matches in character are the SB|LB Pedals Freq Boost, the Vintage VFX10, the Wampler Equator Parametric EQ. Budget picks: BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer, CNZ Audio GEQ-5. Boutique upgrades: Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band, Boss GE-7 Equalizer, Orange Two Stroke.
What pairs well with the Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey Classic 30 II 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo, Dumble Steel String Singer, Ampeg V-4 — Into the Classic 30 II's warm, midrange-forward tube drive, the SE-EQ8's frequency shaping cuts through instead of adding mud..
How much does the Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer cost?+
Around $67.80 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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