Fishman Tone AFX DEQ

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Fishman Tone AFX DEQ

Fishman

Tone AFX DEQ

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Product Info

Article Number: 336836
Brand: Fishman
Model: Tone AFX DEQ
Price: $328.90

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The Tone AFX DEQ is a solid choice for acoustic guitar players needing a convenient and powerful preamp/effects solution. It's particularly well-suited for gigging musicians who want a compact, self-contained unit to enhance their stage sound and capture a professional recording. The compression and EQ are genuinely useful, and the effects add a nice layer of creative possibilities without being overwhelming.

Product Description

  • Fishman Tone AFX DEQ
  • Preamp for Acoustic Guitars
  • "Soft Knee" compressor circuit
  • 4-Band EQ with bass
  • treble and high-pass filter
  • 2 Reverb effects
  • 2 Delay effects
  • 2 Chorus effects
  • Flanger and tremolo effects
  • Foot switchable boost function
  • Switchable phase reversal
  • DI output
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 136 x 241 x 56 mm

Note: A 9 V power supply unit (e.g. article nr #409939#) or a 9 V battery is required for operation (both not included).

PROS
  • • Excellent onboard compression smooths dynamics beautifully.
  • • The 4-band EQ offers precise tonal shaping capabilities.
  • • Versatile effects provide creative sound design options on stage.
  • • Compact size and DI output ideal for live performance and recording.
CONS
  • • Effect quality is good, but not boutique-level fidelity.
  • • Power supply not included adds to the overall cost.
  • • Limited routing options compared to larger, rackmount processors.

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Key Features

Channels Stereo
Preamp Type Solid-State
EQ 4-Band EQ with High-Pass Filter
Effects Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo
Connections DI Output, Instrument Input, Aux Input, Footswitch Input, Power Input
Weight Approximately 2.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The soft knee compression gently reduces dynamics, making the signal more consistent without sounding overly squashed or artificial, which is great for quieter passages.
Absolutely, the EQ's high-pass filter helps tame the boominess often associated with piezo pickups, allowing you to sculpt a balanced and natural acoustic tone.
The footswitch is primarily designed for the boost function, but it can also be programmed to toggle between different effect combinations, offering some flexibility in your performance.

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