The GUP Tech I Sea Q Douche Edition is a six-band equalization pedal, described by the maker as "A completely 'transparent' 6-Band EQ build with Knobs instead of faders, for reliability reasons." It is the production version of GUP Tech's Lab #48 6-band EQ, the maker's own prototype series as of the maker's product page dated 26 October 2026.1
Knobs instead of faders
Most graphic-style EQ pedals use faders, one per band. GUP Tech chose knobs for the Douche Edition and gives reliability as the reason: knobs are less exposed than fader tracks and hold up better to life on a pedalboard. The six-band layout stays the same, so the shaping approach is the same, only the control type changes.1
The I Sea Q sits in GUP Tech's range of EQ pedals alongside models like the Ti-Q and the PdeQ Special 2025 edition 6th Anniversary. For more on what an EQ pedal does on a board, see Equalization Pedals.
Power and practical details
The pedal runs on a 9Vdc center negative supply and draws 13mA, which is a light load for any standard isolated pedal supply.1
The maker's page lists the price in pounds sterling, £88.00 GBP, as stated on 26 October 2026.1
GUP Tech builds all of its pedals in Saguenay, Québec, Canada, and the product page offers pickup at the GUP Tech shop, usually ready within 24 hours.1
Questions
What power supply does the GUP Tech I Sea Q Douche Edition need?
The I Sea Q Douche Edition runs on a 9Vdc center negative power supply and draws 13mA. That is a standard pedal supply requirement, so a regular isolated 9V output will run it. GUP Tech lists these figures on the product page for the pedal.
Why does the I Sea Q Douche Edition use knobs instead of faders?
GUP Tech describes the I Sea Q Douche Edition as a completely transparent 6-band EQ build with knobs instead of faders, and gives reliability as the reason. Faders are more exposed to dirt and wear, so the Douche Edition swaps them for knobs while keeping the six-band layout.
Where is the GUP Tech I Sea Q Douche Edition made?
GUP Tech makes all of its pedals in Saguenay, Québec, Canada, and the I Sea Q Douche Edition is one of them. The maker also offers pickup at the GUP Tech shop, where an order is usually ready within 24 hours.
Does the I Sea Q Douche Edition come in colors other than blue?
The product page for the I Sea Q Douche Edition lists Blue as the color option. No other colors are listed for this edition on the maker's page.
Sources (2)
- I Sea Q Douche Edition, GUP Tech (guptech.ca)
- Lab #48 - 6-Band EQ, GUP Tech (guptech.ca)
