The Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band is a Dirty Haggard Audio eq pedal, currently around $125. Close alternatives include the JHS Haunting Mids and the SB|LB Pedals Freq Boost. It pairs well with the Blackstar St. James 100 and the Friedman Dirty Shirley.
Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band
Dirty Haggard Audio · pedal
The Dirty Haggard Mid-Band is a focused midrange EQ pedal offering surgical boost or cut between 360Hz and 1.6kHz. Scooping the mids gives a modern, heavier, more aggressive voice, while pushing them forward adds punch, clarity, and presence that helps a guitar or bass cut through a mix. Bass players can use it to tighten low end and define pick or finger attack, while guitarists can dial in warmth and presence without reaching for a full graphic EQ. It suits players wanting precise, targeted midrange sculpting in a simple, low-noise, compact format.
What stands out
“Use-case wise it suits players who want midrange control for live mix cut or creative tone sculpting”
— from the community notes
“It suits players wanting precise, targeted midrange sculpting in a simple, low-noise, compact format”
— from the listing
“The Dirty Haggard Mid-Band is a focused midrange EQ pedal offering surgical boost or cut between 360Hz and 1”
— from the listing
“The Mid-Band delivers boutique midrange EQ control for players who want precise mid-frequency shaping for live stage cut or mix balance, targeting the midrange frequencies that determine how a guitar sits in a band context”
— from the community notes
“Midrange EQ specifically addresses the frequency range that most affects guitar presence in a band mix”
— from the reviews
- mix
- midrange
- cut
- mid
- presence
- frequency
- mids
- bass
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band is commonly used in
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Metal
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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. - Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Amps that pair well with the Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
24% matchPut Blackstar St. James 100 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Comes later in the signal chain
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
24% matchPut Friedman Dirty Shirley in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
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
Run mid-forward into Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt for more high gain on top
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin for more high gain on top
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Coreblade in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Blackstar Series One 200
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Blackstar Series One 200 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Pedals that stack with the Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
22% matchEarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
22% matchGreer Black Mountain layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
14% 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 Walrus Audio Fable after Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte
Caroline Guitar Company
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte after Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band — 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
Put Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) in front of Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band: a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive
Tone City
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Cheaper alternatives
BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer
Blaxx
63% similarityShared character: effects loop, presence, mix
Chaos Custom Shop HPF
Chaos Custom Shop
55% similarityShared character: live, mix, bass
CNZ Audio GEQ-5
Cnz Audio
55% similarityShared character: effects loop, signal chain, presence
Chaos Custom Shop Sub Sonic Filter
Chaos Custom Shop
50% similarityShared character: mix, bass
Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer
Artec
50% similarityShared character: low noise floor, effects loop, presence
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
JHS Haunting Mids
JHS Pedals
66% similarityShared character: tweak midrange frequencies, live performances, effects loop
SB|LB Pedals Freq Boost
SB|LB Pedals
61% similarityShared character: boost, presence, mix
Homebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature
Homebrew
57% similarityShared character: live performances, presence, mix
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
49% similarityShared character: low noise floor, live performances, warm
Wampler Equator Parametric EQ
Wampler
49% similarityShared character: boost, middle, simple
dpFX Pedals Variable Low Pass Filter
Dpfx Pedals
48% similarityShared character: high frequencies, mix, warm
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band?+
The closest matches in character are the JHS Haunting Mids, the SB|LB Pedals Freq Boost, the Homebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature. Budget picks: BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer, Chaos Custom Shop HPF, CNZ Audio GEQ-5. Boutique upgrades: Free The Tone PA-1QG 10 Band Analog EQ.
What pairs well with the Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar St. James 100, Friedman Dirty Shirley, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Put Blackstar St. James 100 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain.
How much does the Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band cost?+
Around $125 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).