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Fishman ToneDEQ Acoustic Instrument Preamp with Effects

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Brand Fishman
Color MultiColored
Compatible Devices Guitar
Product Dimensions 5.51"D x 9.45"W x 1.97"H
Item Weight 350 Grams

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  • Acoustic Instrument Preamp DI with 3-b EQ
  • Low Cut Filter
  • Boost Function
  • Phase Switch
  • Compress

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Get all the preamp, EQ, and effects you need for your acoustic rig with the Fishman ToneDEQ acoustic instrument preamp. At the heart of the ToneDEQ lies a crystal-clear Class A instrument preamplifier designed to get the full sound from your instrument's acoustic pickup. Onboard, you'll find a 3-band EQ with low cut filter, a feedback-fighting phase switch, a pre/post-EQ balanced DI with an auto-ground lift, a switchable gain boost, and a variety of AFX digital effects designed for acoustic instruments. Give your acoustic instrument the preamp it deserves with the Fishman ToneDEQ acoustic instrument preamp. Premium DI for any gig Sound engineers will appreciate the Fishman ToneDEQ acoustic instrument preamp's pro-quality features, which include a balanced XLR out, an XLR pre/post EQ switch, and separate amplifier outputs. The ToneDEQ even has an auto-ground lift function to keep your preamp as quiet as possible. Loaded with Fishman AFX acoustic instrument

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Corded Electric
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XLR, 6.35mm Jack
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Guitar
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350 grams
5.8 pounds
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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
144 global ratings

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Customers like the sound quality, quality and ease of use of the musical instrument amplifier. For example, they mention it's the perfect acoustic effects pedal, guitar solos will no longer sound empty and that it has no discernible hum. That said, opinions are mixed on value.

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18 customers mention15 positive3 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it's the perfect acoustic effects pedal, and that guitar solos will no longer sound empty. The bass frequency cutoff works very well, and the reverb and chorus options are perfect for adding extra to the sound. The pedal has plenty of features, and allows you to play your bass line, along with power chords to match. Customers say that it allows them to dial in a nice tone almost immediately.

"...curve as you can pretty much take it out of the box and dial in a nice tone almost immediately...." Read more

"This is a very powerful piece of equipment with plenty of features, reverb, chorus, delay, everything you need to dial in your sound for your venue...." Read more

"...It sounded spectacular right out of the box.The DI and 1/4” out are brilliant...." Read more

"...Even better there is a bass frequency cutoff that works very well in eliminating feedback. Once I got it all dialed in it sounded amazing...." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it's incredible, very nice, and perfect. The high-quality effects are clean and usable, and the control on this unit does a fairly good job at dialing back the piezo pickup. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...And actually it looks cool." Read more

"This is a very powerful piece of equipment with plenty of features, reverb, chorus, delay, everything you need to dial in your sound for your venue...." Read more

"...It sounded spectacular right out of the box.The DI and 1/4” out are brilliant...." Read more

"Nice product, quite pricey for what you get...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument amplifier very easy to use. They say the effects are very usable and not too over the top. They also appreciate the simple setup and the fact that there is no real learning curve.

"...There is no real learning curve as you can pretty much take it out of the box and dial in a nice tone almost immediately...." Read more

"...It’s very simple and the effects are very useable and not too over the top to the point of being useless...." Read more

"...This thing is awesome, very easy to use and produces an excellent sound. The DI out straight to the board makes the setup super easy...." Read more

"...Perfect selections and features. Simple & elegant. And it even takes my cajon to a whole new level! Just unreal, and perfectly so!" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the effects in the musical instrument amplifier very usable and not too over the top. They also say the bass frequency cutoff works well in eliminating feedback, and the compressor seems to do its job. The preamp does a nice job to give the guitar that sparkle.

"...The preamp does a nice job to give the guitar that sparkle. The effects are simple and a little goes a long way...." Read more

"...It’s very simple and the effects are very useable and not too over the top to the point of being useless...." Read more

"...Even better there is a bass frequency cutoff that works very well in eliminating feedback. Once I got it all dialed in it sounded amazing...." Read more

"...options are perfect for adding extra to the sound and the compressor seems to do its job...." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the musical instrument amplifier. Some mention it's worth every dime, while others say it'll break the bank.

"...On the 'pros' side the EQ Compression and Boost are worth the price. The preamp does a nice job to give the guitar that sparkle...." Read more

"Nice product, quite pricey for what you get...." Read more

"Pricey but nice sound" Read more

"Great item. Being used several times a week." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the capacity of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it didn't work out for them, has very limited capability, and is not even a good one.

"...Second, it doesn't work when you work your way up the neck. Higher notes just throw it all out of whack...." Read more

"...Well made but very limited capability. I’ve explored all the settings and used a bass amp and guitar amp with this pedal simultaneously...." Read more

"...I like the looks and ease of use with the product, it just did not work out for me." Read more

"It's a good idea that just doesn't work. This pedal adds noisy farty overdrive to your basslines. It sounds horrible...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the material of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that the unit is 85% plastic, the housing for the tonedeq is plastic, and even the wood looking panels are made of plastic.

"...It does feel a bit cheap, both light and plastic everywhere, but for the 250ish I got it used, I'm loving it." Read more

"...Only possible downside is the materials seem a little too plastic, will see how it holds up. But all in all very happy - Would 100% recommend it." Read more

"...Here's why I gave it only 2 stars.1. The unit is 85% plastic. For a device that retails north of $300, that's just not acceptable...." Read more

"...which a built to be run over by a tank, and the housing for the tonedeq is plastic. Even the wood looking panels are plastic...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers dislike the delay and reverb on the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it can't register the pitch quickly enough, and that they have to select either rewind or delay.

"...This means you have to select either reverb or delay. Also the input and output on the back should be on the back rather than the sides...." Read more

"...no mute switch, and hand in hand, no tuner.2) can not run delay and reverb at the same time..." Read more

"...You can't play fast because it can't register the pitch quickly enough. Also, you HAVE TO PLAY CLEAN!!!..." Read more

The perfect acoustic effects pedal.... Period
5 Stars
The perfect acoustic effects pedal.... Period
I’m an old guitar player who’s been playing and gigging for over 50 years and currently play about 150 gigs per year. I’ve been through every combination of effects and amps over the years from boutique pedals to all in ones. The past 5 years have seen me move from bands to acoustic soloist playing more rocky stuff than folky and I’ve become focused on lightening my load when gigging. I use a Boss RC300 looper to build songs live on the fly with no pre recording of loops. I perform thru a Bose L1 Model 2 so it’s as good as you get on the output side. My main gigging guitars are Composite Acoustics and occasionally one of my Taylor’s.The Fishman Tonedeq leaves me wanting for nothing. I was using a Boss ME80 for the past few years and tho it was OK, it wasn’t really voiced for acoustic guitar so it never sounded quite right. All I want in life these days is a bit of reverb, sometimes some chorus, a little compression and simple EQ and this pedal has it all and nothing more. The trem is good enough that I put my Fulltone Supa-Trem Into the old gear box. All of my settings are at my feet so if I’m playing through a house PA, I can tweak on the fly. It’s very simple and the effects are very useable and not too over the top to the point of being useless. The boost is great when switching from a strumming song to fingerpicking or when adding a different tone to a layer into the looper. Within a minute of plugging this in, I knew I had found my pedal soul mate. It sounded spectacular right out of the box.The DI and 1/4” out are brilliant. I split the signal to 2 channels into my Bose Tonematch, set 1 channel for my CA guitar and the second to a different patch giving me 2 distinct signals that I can mute in or out as needed. I set the second one with a more compressed and punchy electric sound for solos over looped parts as I build the song. I keep my Tonematch on my mic stand for live performances so this is super quick and easy.My entire live has been a pursuit of “that tone” and my current rig with the Tonedeq in the middle gives me exactly what I have been dreaming of forever. If you’re serious about useable tone, this is the holy grail.
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I’m an old guitar player who’s been playing and gigging for over 50 years and currently play about 150 gigs per year. I’ve been through every combination of effects and amps over the years from boutique pedals to all in ones. The past 5 years have seen me move from bands to acoustic soloist playing more rocky stuff than folky and I’ve become focused on lightening my load when gigging. I use a Boss RC300 looper to build songs live on the fly with no pre recording of loops. I perform thru a Bose L1 Model 2 so it’s as good as you get on the output side. My main gigging guitars are Composite Acoustics and occasionally one of my Taylor’s.

The Fishman Tonedeq leaves me wanting for nothing. I was using a Boss ME80 for the past few years and tho it was OK, it wasn’t really voiced for acoustic guitar so it never sounded quite right. All I want in life these days is a bit of reverb, sometimes some chorus, a little compression and simple EQ and this pedal has it all and nothing more. The trem is good enough that I put my Fulltone Supa-Trem Into the old gear box. All of my settings are at my feet so if I’m playing through a house PA, I can tweak on the fly. It’s very simple and the effects are very useable and not too over the top to the point of being useless. The boost is great when switching from a strumming song to fingerpicking or when adding a different tone to a layer into the looper. Within a minute of plugging this in, I knew I had found my pedal soul mate. It sounded spectacular right out of the box.

The DI and 1/4” out are brilliant. I split the signal to 2 channels into my Bose Tonematch, set 1 channel for my CA guitar and the second to a different patch giving me 2 distinct signals that I can mute in or out as needed. I set the second one with a more compressed and punchy electric sound for solos over looped parts as I build the song. I keep my Tonematch on my mic stand for live performances so this is super quick and easy.

My entire live has been a pursuit of “that tone” and my current rig with the Tonedeq in the middle gives me exactly what I have been dreaming of forever. If you’re serious about useable tone, this is the holy grail.
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