The Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer is a Chaos Custom Shop eq pedal, currently around $104.14. Close alternatives include the Roland Corp US GEB-7 and the Empress ParaEQ Bass Parametric EQ. It pairs well with the Ampeg SVT-CL and the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp.
Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer
Chaos Custom Shop · pedal
The Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer is a dedicated graphic or parametric EQ pedal designed specifically for bass guitar tone shaping, built by Chaos Custom Shop, a boutique maker known for specialized bass utility effects. It gives bassists precise frequency control to sculpt their tone for different rooms, mixes, or amp setups, addressing needs that a standard bass amp's onboard EQ often can't fully cover.
What stands out
“A practical choice for bassists wanting dedicated, precise tonal control beyond what a standard amp EQ provides”
— from the reviews
“it gives bassists precise frequency control to sculpt their tone for different rooms”
— from the listing
“The Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer is a dedicated graphic or parametric EQ pedal designed specifically for bass guitar tone shaping, built by Chaos Custom Shop, a boutique maker known for specialized bass utility effects”
— from the listing
“Boutique construction reflects Chaos Custom Shop's focus on specialized bass utility gear”
— from the reviews
“Bass-specific frequency ranges give more precise, relevant control than a generic guitar EQ pedal repurposed for bass”
— from the reviews
- eq
- frequency
- bass
- equalizer
- mix
- specialized bass utility effects
- specialized bass utility gear
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer
Ampeg SVT-CL
Ampeg
8% matchRun the Bass Equalizer ahead of the SVT-CL to shape frequencies before the amp's own growling tube stage reacts.
Comes later in the signal chain
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp
Ampeg
8% matchAmpeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar Series One 200
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Blackstar Series One 200 after Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin goes after Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer in the chain
Soldano Astro-20 Combo
Soldano
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Soldano Astro-20 Combo after Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer
Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W
Hiwatt
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W goes after Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer in the chain
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp after Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Orange Terror Bass after Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer
Pedals that stack with the Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Boss
7% matchWhat Boss BD-2 Blues Driver brings here leans toward full — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Catalinbread Giygas
Catalinbread
7% matchWhat Catalinbread Giygas brings here leans toward octave — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Eventide Space
Eventide
4% matchKeep Eventide Space after Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay
Maxon
4% matchPut Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay after Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) goes in front of Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer — a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Strymon Iridium
Strymon
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Strymon Iridium after Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive
Tone City
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive goes in front of Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer in the chain
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive in front of Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer?+
The closest matches in character are the Roland Corp US GEB-7, the Empress ParaEQ Bass Parametric EQ, the Mooer Graphic B. Budget picks: Mooer Graphic B, BLAXX BX-Bass EQ. Boutique upgrades: Empress Bass ParaEQ Peda.
What pairs well with the Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ampeg SVT-CL, Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp, Blackstar Series One 200 — Run the Bass Equalizer ahead of the SVT-CL to shape frequencies before the amp's own growling tube stage reacts..
How much does the Chaos Custom Shop Bass Equalizer cost?+
Around $104.14 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).