
Anthony Easton
The Maxon GE601 Graphic Equalizer is a versatile tool designed for precise sound control across a wide range of instruments. It covers six carefully selected frequency bands over a five-octave range, offering 12 dB of boost/cut per band. The pedal can be used for various applications, including sound filtering, feedback elimination, and level boosting.
Technical Specifications:
- Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
- Input Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
- Output Impedance: 10K Ohms
- Output Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
- Output: 1
- Controls: Cut/Boost (6), Level (1)
- Switch: Normal/Effect
- Max Input: 4 dBu
- Noise (IHF-A): -110 dBu
- Max Amplitude: 12 dB
- Frequency Range: 100 Hz - 3.2 KHz
- Power Supply: 9V Manganese dry cell battery (S-006P) or special AC adaptor
- Power Voltage: DC9 V (Battery) / DC10 V (AC-adaptor)
- Current Consumption: 11 mA (9V) / 12 mA (10 V)
- AC Adaptor: AC210N (option) Input: AC120V Output: DC9V/200 mA Center - /
Sleeve +
- Dimensions (main body): 61 mm (W) x 112 mm (D) x 35 mm (H)
- Dimensions (whole): 70 mm (W) x 112 mm (D) x 55 mm (H)
- Weight: 240 g
- Accessories: 9V Manganese dry cell battery (S-006P) x 1, Non-skid pad x 1,
Warranty Card x 1, User's Manual x 1
The GE601 features buffered, JFET bypass switching with a low impedance output, allowing it to drive long cable lengths or other effect units without signal loss. It also incorporates a low-impedance input buffer and splits its signal into 6 parallel EQ bands, each powered by its own Op Amp (JRC4558).
The pedal's wide frequency range and versatile controls make it suitable for use with a variety of instruments such as guitars, basses, and keyboards. It offers precise sound shaping capabilities and can be used to create a range of tonal effects, from pickup simulation to clean boosting and wah-like tones.
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Below are live Reverb listings for the Maxon GE601 from Reverb. Stompbx automatically aggregates current offers to give you a quick look at available models, conditions, and prices. Perfect for comparing options and making an informed purchase.

Brand New
$137.83

Brand New
$163.50

Mint
$158.95

Brand New
$159

Brand New
$159

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