EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job

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Introducing the EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job, a robust equalizer effect pedal designed for musicians who crave control over their sound. With this pedal, you'll have the power to not only boost your sound but also intricately manage your EQ. It's a versatile tool that takes you beyond simple enhancements, giving you the ability to craft your audio environment with precision. Adjust lows under 500 Hz, mids, and highs 2kHz and up for that perfect tone you've been seeking.

Key Features:

Complex EQ control for lows under 500 Hz, mids, and highs 2kHz and up
Versatile Level control that boosts frequencies up to five times the input signal
Ability to fine-tune frequencies for a perfect, personalized tone.

Product specs

Brand	EarthQuaker Devices
Model	Tone Job EQ & Booster
Finish	Various
Year	2012 - 2017
Made In	United States
Categories	EQ Pedals, Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Pedal Format	Standard

FAQs

What type of power supply does the EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job require?: The EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is typical for most guitar pedals. It does not include a battery option.
Can the EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job be used as a clean boost?: Yes, the EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job can function as a clean boost, providing up to 20 dB of gain. This makes it ideal for enhancing solos or pushing an amplifier into overdrive.
How does the EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job affect my guitar's tone?: The EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job offers a versatile EQ section with bass, mid, and treble controls, allowing you to shape your guitar's tone precisely. It enhances clarity and can add presence to your sound.
Is the EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job suitable for both electric guitar and bass?: Yes, the EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job is versatile enough to be used with both electric guitar and bass, providing effective tone shaping and boosting capabilities for both instruments.
Does the EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job work well with other pedals?: The EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job is designed to integrate seamlessly with other pedals, making it a great addition to any pedalboard for tone shaping and boosting.

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PROS

Versatile usage: clean boost, EQ, and overdrive
Simple and effective control layout
Natural and realistic sound quality
Can significantly improve amp tone
Works well with other pedals, especially for boosting
Quiet operation with minimal hiss
Provides significant tone shaping without noise
Can run on 9V or 18V for added flexibility
Adds "air" and clarity to tone
Useful across different instruments and setups

CONS

Larger size may not fit well on crowded pedalboards
Fixed mid control, less flexible than sweepable mids
Treble control can be sensitive

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The Tone Job is effective for balancing different guitar types; it levels volume for humbuckers and adjusts EQ for single coils to enhance clarity.
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It can transform a mid-heavy tone from a Vox AC4 to a Fender-like clean by scooping mids, ideal for achieving a 90s saturated tone with a Muff pedal.
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Boosting lows before a dirt pedal creates fat, rich tones, while using it after tone coloration pedals can sharpen and add clarity to darker tones.
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It is noted for enhancing the tonal clarity of a Joyo Bantamp by cutting bass and boosting treble and mids in the effects loop.
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Recommended for both start and end-of-chain adjustments to accommodate different guitars and changing acoustics.
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Ideal when placed in the FX loop of an Orange amp, providing effective boosting and EQ adjustments without excessive knob tweaking.
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Features and functionality

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Placing the Tone Job after modulation pedals can significantly enhance high frequencies and improve overall signal clarity before reaching the amp.
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Differs from overdrive pedals as it does not introduce saturation or distortion, maintaining a clean signal.
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The Tone Job's mid knob interacts uniquely with bass and treble settings, allowing for nuanced tone shaping not typical of standard 3-band EQs.
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Owners find it versatile, using it as both a clean boost and an EQ tool to tailor their sound depending on the pedal chain position.
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Some users find the Tone Job quieter and more straightforward than a 6-band EQ, reducing the need for frequent adjustments.
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The Tone Job is less precise than a 6-band EQ but offers quicker, more intuitive adjustments with its 3 wide bands.
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Preferred over the EQD Westwood for users wanting more significant EQ impact across their amp's overall sound rather than just boosting or adding mild overdrive.
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4.5 out of 5

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jessebelanger

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almost 11 years ago

Decent pedal but seeking a new eq to try

I have a Tone Job and a Fromel Shape. I like both and use both at various times.

The major differences I see: Tone Job has a level control, so it can act as a boost + EQ, whereas Shape has sweepable mids and (on mine) a switchable buffer.

Differences I can hear:

Tone Job's high shelving points seems like it is set at a higher frequency than the Shape, to me...so it adds more air to the tone, if that makes any sense. The Shape's adds more presence, but in a head to head sounds a tad less sweet (but still really good). The pot sweeps are very different. The Tone Job is subtle in the first 90 degress of throw, then gets more extreme...nice for dialing in a little air on the top...then it gets more extreme. The Shape behaves more "linearly" to the ear, and does more like what you might expect.
Tone Job's low shelving is...you guessed it...set at a lower frequency than the Shape. It gets a bet less muddy at extreme settings to my ear. I bet it would be great on bass. That being said, the shape low end sounds great, too.
The Tone Job's mid control is fixed...but I find if I crank it to 3 o'clock, that gives just the right amount of mid bump to cut through (like the other controls, the sweep is not "linear"...one can get a lot more boost going beyond 3 o'clock). The Shape's mid is sweepable, and therefore perhaps more versatile. Frankly, I use the Shape's sweepable mids for dialing in and cutting the right frequencies to take out the mud, whereas I use the Tone Job's mids to boost mids.

The bottom line: both are great. The Tone Job is currently on my board. For my purposes, I think it sounds sweeter, takes up less room, and I like being able to use it as an EQ'd boost (for example, boost the mids + the overall signal to drive other pedals harder). I would be happy with either pedal.

blues_dawg75

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about 5 years ago

Great, simple EQ

I use this to boost pedals that need some oomph in the EQ department. An example Is I use it with my Electroharmonix Big Muff Pi Ram's Head Reissue to reinforce the mids to help the BMP cut through.

I use it as yet another tool to shape my tone.

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Blues Electric blues