The MXR 6-Band EQ is an MXR eq pedal, currently around $125.99. Close alternatives include the SB|LB Pedals Freq Boost and the Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band. It pairs well with the Fender Prosonic and the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp.
MXR 6-Band EQ
MXR · pedal
The MXR 6-Band EQ is a classic six-band graphic equalizer from MXR (Dunlop), delivering six fixed EQ bands (100Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, 800Hz, 1.6kHz, 3.2kHz) with up to 18dB of boost or cut per band in a compact MXR enclosure. One of the most popular guitar EQ pedals, the 6-Band EQ is used for frequency shaping, feedback control, and tonal adjustment at live and studio settings.
- eq
- frequency
- boost
- cut
- live
- studio
- reliable
- equalizer
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR 6-Band EQ is commonly used in
- Alternative
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR 6-Band EQ
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
23% matchWhere this leans bright, Fender Prosonic answers back warm
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp
Ampeg
22% matchRun the 6-Band EQ ahead of the RB-115 to boost and cut frequencies before the amp's own massive preamp reacts.
Dumble Steel String Singer
Dumble
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Dumble Steel String Singer answers back smooth
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
tonal matchGibson GA-50's warm balances out the bright tone
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchOrange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp's warm balances out the bright tone
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchRun Orange Terror Bass after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Orange Little Bass Thing answers back warm
Fuchs ODS II Custom 25/50 Combo
Fuchs
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Fuchs ODS II Custom 25/50 Combo answers back warm
Pedals that stack with the MXR 6-Band EQ
Catalinbread SFT
Catalinbread
19% matchWhere this leans bright, Catalinbread SFT answers back warm
One Control Lingonberry Overdrive
One Control
16% matchRun One Control Lingonberry Overdrive after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler
pedal
12% matchKeep Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler after MXR 6-Band EQ in the signal chain, clear of MXR 6-Band EQ's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
JAM Pedals Delay-Llama
Jam Pedals
11% matchPut JAM Pedals Delay-Llama after MXR 6-Band EQ in the signal chain, clear of MXR 6-Band EQ's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Orange - Vintage Distortion
Orange
tonal matchRun Orange - Vintage Distortion after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchSolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive's smooth balances out the bright tone
Behringer Chorus Symphony
Behringer
tonal matchRun Behringer Chorus Symphony after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo
Dunlop
tonal matchDunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Cheaper alternatives
BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer
Blaxx
72% similarityShared character: live_settings, boost, live
CNZ Audio GEQ-5
Cnz Audio
67% similarityShared character: boost
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
66% similarityShared character: studio, boost, live
Cordovox EQ-7
Cordovox
63% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, boost
Ibanez Pentatone Equalizer
Ibanez
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Mooer Graphic G
Mooer
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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SB|LB Pedals Freq Boost
SB|LB Pedals
67% similarityShared character: boost
Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band
Dirty Haggard Audio
66% similarityShared character: boost, live
Chaos Custom Shop HPF
Chaos Custom Shop
65% similarityShared character: studio, live
Orange Two Stroke
Orange
65% similarityShared character: boost
Alchemy Audio HBE Detox EQ
Alchemy Audio
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Empress Para EQ
Empress
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR 6-Band EQ?+
The closest matches in character are the SB|LB Pedals Freq Boost, the Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band, the Chaos Custom Shop HPF. Budget picks: BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer, CNZ Audio GEQ-5, Boss GE-7 Equalizer. Boutique upgrades: Carl Martin 3 Band Parametric EQ, Boss EQ 200 Graphic Equalizer, FTelettronica 3 Band Parametric Equalizer.
What pairs well with the MXR 6-Band EQ?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Prosonic, Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp, Dumble Steel String Singer — Where this leans bright, Fender Prosonic answers back warm.
How much does the MXR 6-Band EQ cost?+
Around $125.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).