The BLAXX BX-Bass EQ is a Blaxx eq pedal, currently around $59.99. Close alternatives include the Roland Corp US GEB-7 and the Mooer Graphic B. It pairs well with the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp and the Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt.
BLAXX BX-Bass EQ
Blaxx · pedal
The BLAXX BX-Bass EQ is a graphic equalizer pedal for electric bass guitar from the BLAXX series by Belgian manufacturer Stagg. Multiple EQ bands provide frequency shaping across the bass guitar range for cutting problem resonances, boosting desired frequencies, and tailoring tone to a specific amplifier or room. Die-cast metal housing with true bypass, LED indicator, and standard 1/4-inch input and output jacks. Powered by 9V DC or 9V battery. Part of the compact BLAXX mini-pedal series designed to bring utility effects to budget-conscious bass players at accessible price points.
What stands out
“Tone: graphic EQ frequency shaping across dedicated bass guitar frequency bands from sub-bass through midrange and upper-mids, allowing precise tonal tailoring for different amps and rooms”
— from the community notes
“The BX-Bass EQ provides targeted bass guitar EQ in a compact form factor at entry-level pricing, giving budget-conscious bass players access to frequency shaping that can meaningfully improve tone across different performance environments”
— from the reviews
“Part of the compact BLAXX mini-pedal series designed to bring utility effects to budget-conscious bass players at accessible price points”
— from the listing
“Die-cast metal housing with true bypass, LED indicator, and standard 1/4-inch input and output jacks”
— from the listing
“The BLAXX BX-Bass EQ is a graphic equalizer pedal for electric bass guitar from the BLAXX series by Belgian manufacturer Stagg”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“Signal-chain interaction: best placed after the bass and before the amplifier or DI box; can also be placed in an amp effects loop for post-preamp EQ shaping”
— from the community notes
“Multiple EQ bands provide frequency shaping across the bass guitar range for cutting problem resonances, boosting desired frequencies, and tailoring tone to a specific amplifier or room”
— from the listing
- eq
- bass
- frequency
- bypass
- effects loop
- consistent
- midrange
- mids
Good for
- Busking
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the BLAXX BX-Bass EQ is commonly used in
- Metal
- Alternative
cited
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.
Amps that pair well with the BLAXX BX-Bass EQ
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp
Ampeg
9% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Run the BX-Bass EQ ahead of the RB-115 to shape frequencies before the amp's own massive, vintage-voiced preamp reacts.
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H for more high gain on top
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Coreblade for more high gain on top
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the BLAXX BX-Bass EQ
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
19% matchGreer Black Mountain stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Eons
Walrus Audio
17% matchWalrus Audio Eons layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte
Caroline Guitar Company
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte's pristine voice goes after BLAXX BX-Bass EQ in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with BLAXX BX-Bass EQ's own mid-forward character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
JAM Pedals Delay-Llama
Jam Pedals
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put JAM Pedals Delay-Llama after BLAXX BX-Bass EQ in the signal chain, where it won't crowd BLAXX BX-Bass EQ — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Death By Audio Destruction in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after BLAXX BX-Bass EQ, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) belongs in front of BLAXX BX-Bass EQ, since a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Roland Corp US GEB-7
Roland
51% similarityShared character: bass, stage
Mooer Graphic B
Mooer
47% similarityShared character: bass
Empress ParaEQ Bass Parametric EQ
Empress
47% similarityShared character: bass
Cry Baby Dunlop 105Q CB Bass
Cry Baby
45% similarityShared character: bass, natural resonance, stage
See all alternatives to the BLAXX BX-Bass EQ (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the BLAXX BX-Bass EQ?+
The closest matches in character are the Roland Corp US GEB-7, the Mooer Graphic B, the Empress ParaEQ Bass Parametric EQ. Budget picks: Behringer BEQ700 Bass Graphic Equalizer Effetto. Boutique upgrades: Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ, Empress Bass ParaEQ Peda, Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer.
What pairs well with the BLAXX BX-Bass EQ?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt, Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H — Run the BX-Bass EQ ahead of the RB-115 to shape frequencies before the amp's own massive, vintage-voiced preamp reacts..
How much does the BLAXX BX-Bass EQ cost?+
Around $59.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).