The Ibanez PT EQ is an Ibanez eq pedal, currently around $100. Close alternatives include the Boss GE-7 Equalizer and the Chaos Custom Shop HPF. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12" and the Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head.
Ibanez PT EQ
Ibanez · pedal
The Ibanez PT EQ (Pentatone EQ) is a standalone five-band parametric equalizer derived from the EQ section of the Ibanez Pentatone Preamp system. Each of the five bands features a continuously variable Q control, enabling frequency curves from broad gentle shelving to narrow surgical notches. Compatible with electric guitar, bass, and keyboard-level signals. Part of the Pentatone standalone pedal series.
- eq
- frequency
- equalizer
- notch
- bass
- preamp
- filter
- studio
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Ibanez PT EQ is commonly used in
- Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Ibanez PT EQ
Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12"
Mesa Boogie
24% matchMesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12" layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head
Laney
24% matchRun mid-forward into Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head for more high gain on top
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchPut Synergy SL2 Module in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchPut Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Phil X Signature layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Pedals that stack with the Ibanez PT EQ
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
18% matchPut ThorpyFX The Dane in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper
EarthQuaker Devices
18% matchEarthQuaker Devices Hoof Reaper stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
6% matchKeep Ibanez PT EQ's mid-forward voice out front: EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath goes after Ibanez PT EQ in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Boss
6% matchKeep Ibanez PT EQ's mid-forward voice out front: Boss DD-2 Digital Delay goes after Ibanez PT EQ in the signal chain so its transparent voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchPut Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 for more fuzzy on top
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchCrowther Prunes stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Cheaper alternatives
Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer
Artec
66% similarityShared character: guitar, preamp, bass
Artec SE-OE3
Artec
65% similarityShared character: natural_resonance, filter, preamp
CNZ Audio GEQ-5
Cnz Audio
64% similaritySimilar voicing: mid-forward
BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer
Blaxx
64% similarityShared character: bass, live
Demon FX 10 Band EQ
Demon Fx
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Fishman Platinum Stage EQ/DI
Fishman
62% similarityShared character: guitar, filter, preamp
Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric EQ
Carl Martin
96% similaritysimilar tone character
FTelettronica 3 Band Parametric Equalizer
Ftelettronica
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer
Boss
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
66% similarityShared character: guitar, filter, studio
Chaos Custom Shop HPF
Chaos Custom Shop
65% similarityShared character: filter, studio, bass
Wampler Equator Parametric EQ
Wampler
62% similarityShared character: guitar
ENO EQ7 7-band EQ
Eno
96% similaritysimilar tone character
FTelettronica Six Band Equalizer
Ftelettronica
96% similaritysimilar tone character
CALIFORNIA WUB Continuum EQ
California Wub
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ibanez PT EQ?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss GE-7 Equalizer, the Chaos Custom Shop HPF, the Wampler Equator Parametric EQ. Budget picks: Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer, Artec SE-OE3, CNZ Audio GEQ-5. Boutique upgrades: Fishman Platinum Stage EQ/DI, Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric EQ, FTelettronica 3 Band Parametric Equalizer.
What pairs well with the Ibanez PT EQ?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12", Laney Ironheart Foundry Dualtop 2-Channel 60W Head, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Mesa Boogie Electra-Dyne Simul-Class 45/90-Watt 1x12" layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal.
How much does the Ibanez PT EQ cost?+
Around $100 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).