I dont understand this concept at all.I just want someone to explain it to me in normal language and how it appiles to maximizing the benefits of the GNX3's EQ settings.
If you're familiar with the concept of a harmonic, on the guitar, then you already know it. Put your finger above the 12th fret wire, and pluck it - you hear the string ring. That's because you've divided the string in half, and the harmonic rings. At the fifth fret harmonic, you've divided the string into 4 equal parts (1/4 between 0 and 5 fret, and 3/4 between 4 fret and bridge). Each of those is an octave above the string's open note. So, on the open A string, 12th fret harmonic yields an A one octave higher, and 5th fret harmonic yields an A two octaves higher.
As far as EQ is concerned, you can boost at octaves based on the frequency of the string. For example, the A string rings at 110Hz. If you double that frequency (such as 220 Hz, 440 Hz, etc), you amplify specific tonal characteristics of the note.
Where the benefits of EQ are concerned, it really just takes experimentation - certain frequencies are better louder (boost), others are better softer (cut).
<div style="displaynone">fiogf49gjkf0d</div>so the A string rings at 110hz that would be in standard tuning correct?
I keep my main guitar tuned down a full step.So how would I find out the freq? Use the tuner?
<div style="displaynone">fiogf49gjkf0d</div>well thanx 4 the chart.I printed it out to study it.Now as far as the EQ is concerned.Just use your ear 2 tune the freq.?
Here's another helpful chart, at the bottom of this page (read the rest if you like). There are certain ranges that you will want to cut or boost for various instruments; these characteristics describe what you can expect. Each amp model will be different, so there isn't one perfect EQ solution - as you said, adjust by ear. But, there are certain guidelines you can follow, that will be helpful.
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As far as EQ is concerned, you can boost at octaves based on the frequency of the string. For example, the A string rings at 110Hz. If you double that frequency (such as 220 Hz, 440 Hz, etc), you amplify specific tonal characteristics of the note.
Where the benefits of EQ are concerned, it really just takes experimentation - certain frequencies are better louder (boost), others are better softer (cut).
I keep my main guitar tuned down a full step.So how would I find out the freq? Use the tuner?
http://www.techlib.com/reference/musical_note_frequencies.htm
http://www.ethanwiner.com/equalizers.html