Tech 21 SansAmp Q-Strip EQ

Prodigious tone-sculpting prowess

With its two parametric mid bands plus high and low shelving filters, the Q\Strip wields prodigious tone-sculpting prowess that gives you exacting control over how your axe sits in — or cuts through — the mix. Separate highpass and lowpass filters further enhance the Q\Strip’s incredible usefulness. Use the LPF, for instance, in conjunction with the EQ section to re-create different speaker cabinet curves for speaker simulation so you can go direct with your favorite FX pedals. The HPF is ideal for cutting the rumble that can accompany instruments when taking them direct.

Impressive versatility in the studio and on the road

The Q\Strip’s versatile gain structure provides amazing flexibility in the studio and on the road. Its very high impedance handles both piezo pickups and low-impedance sources equally well. The XLR output can drive power amps and is fitted with a 20dB pad to accommodate the mic-level inputs on mixers and preamps. Its 1/4″ output features a switchable 10dB boost, which you can use to drive a power amp or push a tube amp into overdrive. At Sweetwater, we’ve found that in addition to electric guitar and bass, the Q\Strip is also great for acoustic-electric guitars, electric violin, and even vocals and other sources you might not have previously considered taking direct. With its fat, punchy vintage-inspired sound and incredible versatility, the Tech 21 Q\Strip belongs in your engineering toolkit.