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Fishman ToneDEQ Acoustic Instrument Preamp with Effects Demo

Acoustic Instrument Preamp DI with 3-band EQ, Low Cut Filter, Compressor, Boost Function, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, and Phase Switch
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A Complete Acoustic Performance Preamp

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.

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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 effects

Utilizing the technology from Fishman's AFX Series Acoustic Effect Pedals, the ToneDEQ includes popular effects including chorus, delay, and reverb. The Chorus section provides the discerning acoustic guitarist access to four presets. You get two choruses, tremolo, and flanger settings that are designed for acoustic instruments. The ToneDEQ is also loaded with two reverbs, and two delays. The AFX effects sport 24-bit A/D/A conversion and 32-bit processing for the ultimate in sound quality. Fishman loaded the ToneDEQ preamp with powerful AFX effects for unsurpassed acoustic performance at any gig.

Fishman ToneDEQ Acoustic Instrument Preamp with Effects Features:

  • All-analog acoustic instrument preamp, EQ, and effects unit
  • Discrete Class A J-FET design for crystal clear sound
  • XLR output for sending preamp directly to mixer
  • 3-band EQ with low-cut filter lets you dial in your ideal sound
  • Loaded with Fishman AFX acoustic instrument effects
  • One-knob adjustable compressor smooths playing dynamics
  • Eight Effect Presets include: 2 choruses, 2 reverbs, 2 delays, tremolo, and flanger
  • Separate boost function control and footswitch
  • Phase Invert switch helps fight onstage feedback

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Acoustic Instrument Preamp
  • Analog/Digital: Analog with Digital Effects
  • Channels: 1
  • EQ: 3-band EQ
  • Effects Types: Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4" (main out), 1 x XLR (DI out)
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately) / 1 x 9V battery
  • Height: 2.2"
  • Width: 9.5"
  • Depth: 5.3"
  • Weight: 2.5 lbs.
  • Analog Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Analog Outputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR
  • Manufacturer Part Number: Pro-DEQ-AFX

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Fishman ToneDEQ fixed the mid issue on my Taylor 224ce

This one took care of the mid problem that I had on my taylor guitar. After few tweaks on the tone controls (particularly on the mid knob), boom! It worked like magic. I've been struggling to get the right tone on my acoustic guitar since I got it late last year. My sales engineer was right, It put more life and depth into my sound, making it more natural as an acoustic. Thanks a lot Jordan Garrett! and thank you Sweetwater! Just Awesome!
by Chang from Greenacres, FL on

Great piece of gear

A great piece of gear…with all of it's features, I was able to eliminate an acoustic pedal board twice it's size…smaller footprint frees up limited stage space…it sounds very natural…I really like the boost feature…especially with my acoustics the don't have a volume control built in…
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Perfect!!!

This direct box is perfect for my needs! It gives me all the effects I need without having to tote a bunch of pedals to church every week where I play.
by Jeff Cox on
Music background: Worship band for over 50 years.

Completes the Acoustic sound

I purchased this item to hopefully bring some life to what is normally a bland sound to my acoustic guitar during a live performance.
This device provided the sparkle I was looking for!
by Sweetwater Customer on

Tremolo AAHHHHH YES

This is a first class A number one acoustic preamp. I believe everyone has already said all the good things about it above so I don't want to repeat that. But I love this thing. But there's one more thing I really like...tremolo... and it's almost impossible to find a good one out there and this was included here And it sounds fabulous. I use the tremolo but barely turn it up so it's not real obvious but barely enough that my guitar begins to sound like angels singing from heaven. And the compressor wow does that do a great job tameing down and really smoooothing! out any overly jangley acoustic sounds your guitar might be making. I mean... this his thing is really nice. I also have the other Fishman preamp's that emulate other great guitars when you plug into it. But I have found out this pre-amp can take the guitar you have and make it sound beautiful and you don't need a modeling pre amp to make it sound like somebody else's guitar. I know because I have both of the preamps. So take my word for it this things a dynamite little gadget.
by DOC PEARSON from Texarkana Arkansas on
Music background: Singer songwriter check out my album the lights of Austin by Doc Pearson on iTunes and most download sites

Want to make your guitar sound its best? Take it from the lifelong performers at Sweetwater and check out Fishman. If you've bought an acoustic-electric guitar, there's a good chance it came with Fishman electronics, but it's easy enough to upgrade your favorite instrument too - just ask the pros in Sweetwater's Guitar Repair Shop. Do you perform? Are you a singer/songwriter? We'd love to turn you on to Fishman's Loudbox amps and amazing pedals. But Fishman isn't limited to acoustic electronics. Many of us have tricked out our electric guitars with Fishman Fluence pickups and TriplePlay wireless MIDI systems too.

See also: Acoustic Pedals, Fishman, Fishman Acoustic Guitar Effects, Fishman Direct Boxes
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