{"id":8961469186281,"title":"Ibanez GE-601 Graphic EQ Pedal 1981","handle":"ibanez-ge-601-graphic-eq-pedal-1979","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eBy the late 1970s and early 1980s, guitarists like Eddie Van Halen were redefining the instrument’s capabilities, coinciding with a boom in both the variety and quality of effects pedals. This new wave of gear went far beyond the basic fuzz and wah pedals of the '60s, opening up fresh possibilities for sonic experimentation. One often-overlooked but essential tool during this period was the graphic equalizer, which earned a place on many pedalboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eAlongside popular models from MXR and BOSS, Ibanez EQs gained popularity—particularly the GE‑601, part of Ibanez’s ‘0’ series that also included the legendary TS‑808 Tube Screamer. The GE‑601 featured six adjustable frequency bands ranging from 100Hz to 3.2kHz, each with its own slider for precise tone shaping. It also included a footswitch, LED status light, master level control, and a DC input, making it one of the most versatile EQ pedals of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eDespite its flexibility, the GE‑601 had a short production run before being replaced by the ‘9’ series, such as the fixed-frequency GE9 and the more advanced parametric PQ9. As the synth-heavy sound of the 1980s took over, the popularity of graphic EQ pedals faded, and they became more of a niche tool or studio rack unit. To this day, Ibanez has not reissued the GE‑601.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eExcellent..The pedal is really clean except for a few small little dings. The price is right now, however they will keep going up in price. No box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan by Maxon in 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix individual slider controls used to boost or cut specific frequencies (100Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, 800Hz, 1.6KHz, 3.2KHz) by ±12Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster ‘Level’ slider to apply an overall signal boost or cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbanez square FET ‘Q1’ footswitch turns the effect on and off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed LED indicator light to show when the effect is in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard ¼” input and output mono jack sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9V DC power supply input or 9V battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack ‘Made in Japan’ label on the base of the pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 125mm (d) x 70mm (w) x 52mm (h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 550g (1.2Lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo box or instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2025-06-17T17:31:05-04:00","created_at":"2025-06-17T17:27:47-04:00","vendor":"Ibanez","type":"EQ","tags":["10 Band Graphic Equalizer","10-Band Graphic EQ","1979 Ibanez Pedal","6 Band EQ Pedal","Effects","Graphic EQ Pedal","Guitar Effects","Guitar Pedals","Ibanez","Ibanez vintage effects","reverbsync-condition:excellent","Used","Vintage","Vintage Collection","Vintage Effects","Vintage EQ pedals","Vintage Ibanez Guitar Pedals"],"price":24999,"price_min":24999,"price_max":24999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":48498446631145,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"GE-601","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Ibanez GE-601 Graphic EQ Pedal 1981","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":24999,"weight":1361,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-1.jpg?v=1750195741","\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-2.jpg?v=1750195744","\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-3.jpg?v=1750195745","\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-4.jpg?v=1750195744"],"featured_image":"\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-1.jpg?v=1750195741","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":37370085540073,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.226,"height":1142,"width":1400,"src":"\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-1.jpg?v=1750195741"},"aspect_ratio":1.226,"height":1142,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-1.jpg?v=1750195741","width":1400},{"alt":null,"id":37370085572841,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.226,"height":1142,"width":1400,"src":"\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-2.jpg?v=1750195744"},"aspect_ratio":1.226,"height":1142,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-2.jpg?v=1750195744","width":1400},{"alt":null,"id":37370085605609,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.226,"height":1142,"width":1400,"src":"\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-3.jpg?v=1750195745"},"aspect_ratio":1.226,"height":1142,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-3.jpg?v=1750195745","width":1400},{"alt":null,"id":37370085638377,"position":4,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.226,"height":1142,"width":1400,"src":"\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-4.jpg?v=1750195744"},"aspect_ratio":1.226,"height":1142,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/megatonemusic.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Ibanez-GE-601-EQ-1979-Image-4.jpg?v=1750195744","width":1400}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eBy the late 1970s and early 1980s, guitarists like Eddie Van Halen were redefining the instrument’s capabilities, coinciding with a boom in both the variety and quality of effects pedals. This new wave of gear went far beyond the basic fuzz and wah pedals of the '60s, opening up fresh possibilities for sonic experimentation. One often-overlooked but essential tool during this period was the graphic equalizer, which earned a place on many pedalboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eAlongside popular models from MXR and BOSS, Ibanez EQs gained popularity—particularly the GE‑601, part of Ibanez’s ‘0’ series that also included the legendary TS‑808 Tube Screamer. The GE‑601 featured six adjustable frequency bands ranging from 100Hz to 3.2kHz, each with its own slider for precise tone shaping. It also included a footswitch, LED status light, master level control, and a DC input, making it one of the most versatile EQ pedals of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eDespite its flexibility, the GE‑601 had a short production run before being replaced by the ‘9’ series, such as the fixed-frequency GE9 and the more advanced parametric PQ9. As the synth-heavy sound of the 1980s took over, the popularity of graphic EQ pedals faded, and they became more of a niche tool or studio rack unit. To this day, Ibanez has not reissued the GE‑601.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eExcellent..The pedal is really clean except for a few small little dings. The price is right now, however they will keep going up in price. No box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri, sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan by Maxon in 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix individual slider controls used to boost or cut specific frequencies (100Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, 800Hz, 1.6KHz, 3.2KHz) by ±12Db\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster ‘Level’ slider to apply an overall signal boost or cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbanez square FET ‘Q1’ footswitch turns the effect on and off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed LED indicator light to show when the effect is in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard ¼” input and output mono jack sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9V DC power supply input or 9V battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack ‘Made in Japan’ label on the base of the pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 125mm (d) x 70mm (w) x 52mm (h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 550g (1.2Lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo box or instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}