Ibanez GE10 Why Doesn't Anyone Talk About This Great Equalizer Pedal? Noise Comparison Against GE-7
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
- While repairing an Ibanez GE10, I noticed that it used four JRC4558 op amps in its circuit. Whereas the Boss GE-7 uses three 022 and one 4558. This got me curious to see if the GE10 in its stock form might have an advantage over the Boss GE-7 when it comes to comparing noise performance.
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I had never considered the Ibanez GE10 as a candidate for an equalizer pedal. That was until I recently came across a very clean unit, being sold as "not in working condition" for a relatively good price.
The repair was pretty straightforward, and I had the pedal up and running again. So while I thought I was done doing any videos about equalizer pedals, here is another shootout comparing the noise performance of three EQ pedals.
Hope you enjoy the video and please share your thoughts in the comment section!
Chapter links:
0:00 Intro
0:58 The GE10 & its repair
3:12 Side by side with the GE-7
5:55 My personal opinion about EQ pedal tone comparisons
8:41 Today's setup
9:36 Basic tones with the guitar & overdrive
10:37 Comparing max slider positions
11:33 Maxing out the level knob
12:07 Mid boost setting
12:19 Mid scoop setting
12:30 Let's MAX out everything!
12:43 Closing thoughts
The signal chain: 1983 Fender Japan Squier Stratocaster - The 4 pedals - 70's Japanese "BF Princeton inspired" tube amp - analog cab sim - computer
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This GE10 is sold, but my modded Boss GE-7 like the one in this video is available here: reverb.com/item/83551492
I am just happy that today there are many people who can fix effect pedals. Back in the day especially the late 80s early 90s when I got serious on investing on my gear. If a pedal breaks, you're out of options except to get another unit.
Thanks for watching! Thank you for the kind words, I hope you enjoyed the video!
Great content... I had no idea about the different op amps in the Ibanez GE-10. Very good to know.
Thanks for watching! And thank you for the kind words! Yes, I was surprised to find that out myself. It's interesting to see the difference in the two companies' design approach.
What an awesome video here..I had to subscribe and will be checking out your other videos for sure.
Thanks for watching! And thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it, and hope you enjoy my other videos!
Great video. I've had a ge10 for a while, but switch issues have kept it out of rotation. Recently heard a cherry mx or similar switch can be used.. I've yet to investigate, but your video is inspiring to fix it.
Thanks for watching! Yes, the switch on the 10 series is a common issue, I have a TS10 that has the same problem. I've also heard of aftermarket replacement parts, but am yet to try them out either... Hope you get your GE10 up and running again!
Great tests and infos
Thanks for watching! And thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate it.
Thanks for this video. I have been looking for an older GE7 because the current ones are not (easily?) mod-able due to their SMD design, but they are priced at a premium. All the demos of the current GE7 do indicate a high noise floor. The GE10 seems like a great alternative.
Thanks for watching! Yes, the GE10 is a great alternative and can still be found for a reasonable price used! If you're looking for used non-SMD GE-7, look for the silver label Taiwan versions, they are still affordable and usually cleaner because they're newer.
Just found one in bad shape with a bad switch, it works just not reliable for live unless left on, paid about $45. It looks new after cleaning duct tape goo off it. I love this pedal!
Thanks for watching! Congrats on the great find! It's a great EQ pedal!
Your videos are the best
Thanks Luk! I really appreciate the compliment!
I guess they aren't making these anymore, cuz I don't see any new ones available only used.
Thanks for watching! Yes, the Ibanez "10" series of pedals was discontinued in the mid 90's.
Hoi Arito, impressive work! And funny that i momentarily have the possibility to obtain the Ibanez eq pedal: i got lucky, thanks to you... thanks!!!
One thing: i would have liked to hear your modded version immediately before the Ibanez to be able to compare them better.
Have you heard of the XTS mod to the Boss GE7, to really dial in to the mid freq? Look them up for fun! In my opinion the lowest and highes freq bands of the Boss are not very usefull, can be adressed via high and low pass filters on amplifier.
Aatjoo! Arjen
Hi Arjen, thanks for watching! Congratulations on acquiring a GE10, that's great!
Although I don't know the details, I have heard of the XTS mod, I think Tom Bukovac aka Uncle Larry mentioned it in one of his videos. I imagine that pro guitarists would benefit from a more tailored frequency band. Have fun with the GE10! Thanks again!
Hei Arito, i think i understand your remark about pro players and the need to finetune midrange freq but
there might be another group of people who could benefit from it. People like..... me (surprise ;-) who have slight to medium hearing problems due to love of guitar trashing and age pile up. I experience the mids as the most aggressive to my ears and to be able to filter the most annoying freqs out some is a relief, BUT (is BUT also a problem in your part of the world? Its an epidemic overhere, in every sentence at least one but...) an parametric eq is probably better suited BUT not so easy to use, BUT.....
No, no buts anymore!
@@arjenland4374 That totally makes sense, I can see the benefits of having more control in the mids as you have explained! Thank you!
I want a (knitted?) hat like yours!!! Never seen one before
@@arjenland4374 Thank you!!😄
Wow the mod made a very noticeable difference!
Hi soup, thanks for watching! Yes, modding the GE-7 makes a huge difference in its noise performance.
Great review., except I heard `no sound` for the actual demo..)
Thanks for watching! Yes, as I talk about in the video, I didn't want to do any direct tone comparisons of the pedals, so I didn't play through them. And since the functionality of the GE10 is exactly the same as the GE-7, I figured there are tons of videos by amazing guitarists like Tim Pierce showing how to properly use an EQ pedal!
Great build-up, then NO AUDIO! from 10:42 onward. So the comparison did not make it to CZcams.
Thanks for watching! There is audio there, as I compare the noise floor between the two pedals. I'm guessing you probably skipped through some of my talking, but around 5:50, I talk about why I don't think tone comparisons with EQ pedals have much validity.
@@arito The audio goes out at the segment starting at 10:44, right after you say "take it from there."
@@stringtheoryx It may sound like the audio suddenly gets cut off because I turn off the room mic, which is picking up my voice, but the pedal audio is on. Turn up your headphones a little and jump to 11:11 or 11:23 and you should hear a white noise like sound. Hope this helps!
I've read that the new GE7 smd pedals have the upgraded chips and are quiet ... can anyone confirm?
Hi, thanks for watching! This same question was asked in one of my earlier GE-7 videos (with far more views), and no one seemed to have an answer. I'm surprised that no one has yet to check the op amps in the new version.
Played one in a guitar store few weeks ago, noisy as hell
@@MC-bi8qw good to know.. thanks
I don’t think the stock ge7 is that noisy, compared to any other audio components like my amp, or pa gear.
Well you’re talking about it …😄
Someone's gotta start the buzz 😆 Thanks for watching!
@@arito I know right - thx for posting👍
@@whynottalklikeapirat Thank you! 😄
GE10 seems to be pretty silent.
Thanks for watching! Yes, the GE10 is a great pedal in stock form and doesn't need any mods!