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Fishman ToneDEQ Acoustic Instrument Preamp with Effects

Acoustic Instrument Preamp DI with 3-band EQ, Low Cut Filter, Compressor, Boost Function, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, and Phase Switch
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Fishman ToneDEQ Acoustic Instrument Preamp with Effects
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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
Tonedeq Not just for guitar!
I am a professional multi-instrumental performer acoustic, not only did this pedal improve the sound of my guitar,but improved the sounds of my electric violin! Highly recommended!!
by Mike Chapman on
Music background: 2 years as a gigging performer
Great Acoustic Effects
The ToneDEQ has all the effects I need in an acoustic guitar pedal. Pares nicely with the Aura Spectrum DI Imaging pedal.
by Carl Roth from Mililani, HI on
TONEDEQ EXCELLENT LIVE
Used the TONEDEQ live last night for the first time and it performed very well. I did try it out on a small PA in my practice room, but only spent a little time with it. During a break between the 1st and 2nd set we plugged it in, did a short sound check, played the acoustic set with no problems at all. The band loved it and I could hear and control my acoustic sound quite well. I used a bit of chorus, but left the reverb off since the room/PA sounded really great. My sales engineer Andy and others in the service / technical departments took great care of me. THANKS!
by David from Warrenton VA on
Music background: Gig musician for about 25 years. Guitar player since I was 10.
Great for Violin
I'm a violin player in a loud band- rock, gypsy, bluegrass, punk, reggae, and so on. I really like this ToneDEQ-- it seems to be loaded with the various effects that really shape the sound of the violin and get it to come out of the mix.

Normally, I'd expect an 'all-in-one' box to have lots of effects that are just ok... but I was surprised that they all seemed to be above board. I especially like the reverb, which is, in my book, essential for rounding out the tone of an acoustic violin. Some folks complain about the reverb/ delay being on the same switch such that you can't use them both at the same time- I don't use delay for violin, so I don't mind. True, it might be nice to have the chorus/ tremolo on separate switches, but hey, this is an all-one-box so I'm sure they had to make concessions somewhere.

The EQ and low cuts are also nice, and of course essential for pulling out the right frequencies for the violin. Some reviewers have noted that there is no notch filter-- from what I can tell, the phase switch on the ToneDEQ is an alternate method of combatting feedback, so time will tell if it's effective enough to replace a notch filter.

I also tried the Fishman Platinum Pro against this unit; this one came out on top, not just for overall sound but because the ToneDEQ also has a series of effects (that the Platinum Pro does not). However, as noted by another reviewer, the Platinum Pro has a tuner, which the ToneDEQ obviously does not. I have a standalone polytune pedal that I am putting in front of the ToneDEQ, so no problem there.

Overall a great unit and very happy with it.
by Christian Zupancic from SEASIDE, OR on

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.

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