Description
The Chord EQ-50 is a 5-band graphic equaliser (equalizer) pedal built for accurate tone shaping across both clean and distorted guitar sounds. Five frequency sliders sit at 100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz and 5kHz, with a sixth slider handling master volume. That layout gives you a clear, visual way to cut or boost across the frequency range without hunting through menus, so you can hear your changes as you make them.
In practice, the EQ-50 earns its place in a few ways. Placed before your gain stage it works well for mid boosting, tightening up an overdrive and giving it more focus. After the gain stage it lets you scoop the mids to sit heavy riffs back in the mix. On clean signals you can use it to cut harsh frequencies or set up a tone-dependent lead boost that lifts you above the band when you need it. The volume slider means you can add level as part of the same move.
The pedal is housed in an aluminium enclosure with a rubber base to keep it steady on your board or the floor. It runs on a 9V battery, with a PP3 cell included in the box, or you can power it from an optional DC adaptor if you prefer to keep batteries out of your setup. At 115 x 68 x 47mm and 279g it takes up a standard amount of pedalboard space. It is a straightforward, reliable EQ that does its job without fuss.
Specification
| Power supply |
9V battery (PP3 included) or optional DC adaptor |
| Construction |
Aluminium housing with rubber base |
| EQ controls |
100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 5kHz, Volume |
| Dimensions |
115mm x 68mm x 47mm |
| Weight |
0.28KG |
Downloads
Product Manual
Frequently Asked
What frequencies does the EQ-50 control?
The five EQ sliders cover 100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz and 5kHz, with a separate master volume slider for overall level.
How is the EQ-50 powered?
It runs on a 9V PP3 battery, which is included, or you can use an optional DC adaptor if you would rather not rely on a battery.
Can I use it as a clean boost?
Yes. The volume slider lets you set up a lead boost, and you can shape the tone at the same time by cutting or boosting specific frequencies.
Does it work with distorted tones?
It does. Place it before the gain for mid boosting and a more focussed overdrive, or after the gain to scoop mids and sit heavy riffs back in the mix.
What is the pedal made from?
It has an aluminium housing with a rubber base to keep it stable during use.
What are the dimensions and weight?
The pedal measures 115 x 68 x 47mm and weighs 279g.