Johnson DEQ2 EQ Distortion Effect Pedal - With Box

Johnson DEQ2 EQ Distortion — Versatile, Gritty, and Surprisingly Useful

This one's for players who like to shape their dirt. The DEQ2 isn’t just a distortion pedal—it’s a distortion with a full 3-band EQ, including a sweepable midrange that lets you dial in everything from scooped metal tones to nasal garage fuzz. It’s not high-end, but it’s not a throwaway either. If you’ve ever wished your overdrive had more tonal control, this scratches that itch.

The gain structure leans aggressive, with enough output to push an amp hard or sit comfortably in a pedalboard chain. It’s especially handy for stacking—use it after a fuzz to tame the low end, or before a boost to carve out mids. The EQ section is responsive and musical, not sterile or clinical.

Built in the late '90s under the Johnson Audio brand, it’s got that utilitarian charm: metal enclosure, straightforward layout, and a sound that’s more flexible than you'd expect from something in this price range.

Key Features:

• 3-band EQ with sweepable mids for precise tone shaping
• Drive and Level controls with wide gain range
• Responsive EQ section—great for stacking or solo use
• Metal chassis with simple, intuitive layout
• Designed for live use, studio shaping, or pedalboard experimentation

This pedal has been tested and found to be in good working condition. It comes with the original packaging. It does not have Velcro on the back. It does not include a power supply.