The Wampler Equator Parametric EQ is a Wampler eq pedal. Close alternatives include the Orange Two Stroke and the Free The Tone PA-1QG 10 Band Analog EQ. It pairs well with the Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head and the Soldano Astro-20 Head.
Wampler Equator Parametric EQ
Wampler · pedal
The Wampler EQuator is an advanced active four-band guitar equalizer with Bass and Treble shelving boosts and cuts at fixed frequencies plus two semi-parametric mid bands, all feeding a master volume that can deliver the EQ louder or softer. It is voiced specifically for guitar, with the Bass knob offering 19dB of cut or boost at 130Hz, the frequency that defines the low-end thump of a 4x12 cab, and the mids adding sparkle and definition to chords. The volume control lets players manage overall level from the board while leaving amp settings alone, without getting muddy. It suits players wanting precise, guitar-optimized tone shaping, level control, and the ability to revoice their sound or correct problem frequencies in a versatile, transparent EQ and boost pedal.
What stands out
“Its standout strengths are the guitar-voiced frequencies, the semi-parametric mids, the wide cut and boost range, and the master volume”
— from the community notes
“The Wampler EQuator is an advanced active four-band guitar equalizer with Bass and Treble shelving boosts and cuts at fixed frequencies plus two semi-parametric mid bands, all feeding a master volume that can deliver the EQ louder or softer”
— from the listing
“It is voiced specifically for guitar, with the Bass knob offering 19dB of cut or boost at 130Hz, the frequency that defines the low-end thump of a 4x12 cab, and the mids adding sparkle and definition to chords”
— from the listing
“Strengths are the guitar-tuned frequencies, the semi-parametric flexibility, the wide range, and the level control”
— from the reviews
“It is used for tone correction, revoicing, level management, and clean boost, sitting anywhere in the chain, and reviewers note lowering the volume stays clean and warm”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“making it more involved than a simple tone knob for players wanting plug-and-play”
— from the community notes
- mids
- sparkle
- cut
- mid
- treble
- precise tone
- clarity
- clean boost
Amps that pair well with the Wampler Equator Parametric EQ
Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head
Revv
22% matchRun mid-forward into Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head for more high gain on top
Comes later in the signal chain
Soldano Astro-20 Head
Soldano
22% matchSoldano Astro-20 Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
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
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Pedals that stack with the Wampler Equator Parametric EQ
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
22% matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Eons
Walrus Audio
21% matchRun mid-forward into Walrus Audio Eons for more fuzzy on top
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte
Caroline Guitar Company
9% 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 Wampler Equator Parametric EQ's mid-forward voice out front: Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte goes after Wampler Equator Parametric EQ in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
9% 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 Boss DD-3 Digital Delay after Wampler Equator Parametric EQ in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Wampler Equator Parametric 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
Run mid-forward into Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 for more fuzzy on top
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after Wampler Equator Parametric 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
Put Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) in front of Wampler Equator Parametric EQ: a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Joyo Hot Witch
Joyo
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Joyo Hot Witch for more high gain on top
Alternatives
Orange Two Stroke
Orange
64% similarityShared character: level controls, boost, middle
Free The Tone PA-1QG 10 Band Analog EQ
Free The Tone
59% similarityShared character: middle, boost
Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer
Artec
58% similarityShared character: wide range, middle, boost
JHS Haunting Mids
JHS Pedals
55% similarityShared character: definition, boost, middle
BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer
Blaxx
52% similarityShared character: boost, treble
Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band
Dirty Haggard Audio
49% similarityShared character: boost, middle, simple
Empress Para EQ
Empress
44% similarityShared character: middle, simple, boost
Boss GE-7 Equalizer
Boss
44% similarityShared character: level controls, wide range, boost
CNZ Audio GEQ-5
Cnz Audio
43% similarityShared character: boost, treble, transparent
Homebrew Electronics HBE Detox EQ Paul Gilbert signature
Homebrew
43% similarityShared character: definition, treble, clarity
FTelettronica 3 Band Parametric Equalizer
Ftelettronica
41% similarityShared character: treble, middle
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Wampler Equator Parametric EQ?+
The closest matches in character are the Orange Two Stroke, the Free The Tone PA-1QG 10 Band Analog EQ, the Artec SE-EQ8 Graphic Equalizer.
What pairs well with the Wampler Equator Parametric EQ?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Soldano Astro-20 Head, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Run mid-forward into Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head for more high gain on top.