The Barber Linden EQ is a Barber eq pedal, currently around $159.95. Close alternatives include the Seymour Duncan Paranormal and the Creation Audio Labs Funkulator. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo.
Barber Linden EQ
Barber · pedal
The Barber Linden EQ is a high-headroom Baxandall tone-stack pedal for bass guitar by Barber Electronics. An internal charge pump develops 25V working DC from a standard 9V supply, providing exceptional headroom and clean dynamic range across the full boost range. Controls include Volume, Treble, and Bass, with the Bass control as a pull-pot switching between two EQ channels. Two toggle switches select EQ curve voicings and input path character. Enclosure dimensions 4.4 x 2.4 x 1.1 inches, 40mA. Described by users on TalkBass as the EQ of an Ampeg B15 in pedal form with enormous low-end girth comparable to professional studio tone stacks.
- eq
- boost
- treble
- headroom
- bass
- shelf
- clean boost
- musical
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Barber Linden EQ is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie Rock
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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. - Gospel
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Barber Linden EQ
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
17% matchLaney RB3 Richter Bass Amp's mid-forward fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo
Blackstar
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo brings the high gain it's missing
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — Ceriatone 2202H gives it high gain to fill it with
Carr Bloke Combo Black 1x12
Carr
tonal matchRun Carr Bloke Combo Black 1x12 into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some crunchy
Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W
Bogner
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Bogner Ecstasy Mini 30W brings the high gain it's missing
Blackstar Series One 45
Blackstar
tonal matchRun Blackstar Series One 45 after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
EVH Iconic 15W
Evh
tonal matchThe high headroom tone has headroom to spare — EVH Iconic 15W gives it high gain to fill it with
Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchRun Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the Barber Linden EQ
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
25% matchBeetronics Nectar's fuzzy fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own
Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31
Tone City
25% matchRun Tone City Model B Distortion TC-T31 into that high headroom platform and it finally gets some high gain
Binson Echorec Delay
Binson
11% matchPut Binson Echorec Delay after Barber Linden EQ in the signal chain, clear of Barber Linden EQ's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
10% matchEventide Modulated Delay's modulated voice goes after Barber Linden EQ in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Barber Linden EQ's own bright character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchElectro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Barber Linden EQ gives it exactly that
Boss OD-3 Overdrive
Boss
tonal matchBoss OD-3 Overdrive is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Barber Linden EQ gives it exactly that
Crazy Tube Circuits Heatseeker Pre-Amp
Crazy Tube Circuits
tonal matchCrazy Tube Circuits Heatseeker Pre-Amp is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Barber Linden EQ gives it exactly that
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchInto a high headroom tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings the fuzzy it's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Effects Bakery Maritozzo Bass EQ
Effects Bakery
68% similarityShared character: bass, high_end, boost
Aguilar DB316
Aguilar
65% similarityShared character: bass, boost, middle
Behringer BEQ700 Bass Graphic Equalizer Effetto
Behringer
63% similarityShared character: bass, boost, middle
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Seymour Duncan Paranormal
Seymour Duncan
67% similarityShared character: bass, treble, middle
Creation Audio Labs Funkulator
Creation Audio Labs
65% similarityShared character: bass, boost
Empress ParaEQ Bass Parametric EQ
Empress
65% similarityShared character: bass, boost, headroom
Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ
Boss
62% similarityShared character: bass, boost
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Barber Linden EQ?+
The closest matches in character are the Seymour Duncan Paranormal, the Creation Audio Labs Funkulator, the Empress ParaEQ Bass Parametric EQ. Budget picks: Effects Bakery Maritozzo Bass EQ, Aguilar DB316, Behringer BEQ700 Bass Graphic Equalizer Effetto. Boutique upgrades: Empress Bass ParaEQ Peda.
What pairs well with the Barber Linden EQ?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Blackstar HT20 Mk. II 20 Watt Combo, Ceriatone 2202H — Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp's mid-forward fills in what this high headroom tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Barber Linden EQ cost?+
Around $159.95 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).