well, it was something stupid.
Lesson learned. Busted up Jags don't test metal pedals well. Hear a bigger difference on the Jericho. Need to hear it loud(to late) on a bigger amp
It still seems way more subtle than I'm used to getting from a tone control. But it's working as long as I use a guitar that isn't all mids.
I guess in could stop being lazy and do the math on the corner frequencies...
Nah. It's late.