ashdown original valve pre di pedal Ashdown "ORIGINal" Valve Driven Pre Amplifier/DI Pedal – GIG Guitars

ashdown original valve pre di pedal Ashdown "ORIGINal" Valve Driven Pre Amplifier/DI Pedal – GIG GuitarsAshdown The ORIGINal Valve Bass Preamp Pedal The Ashdown ORIGINal Valve Bass Preamp Pedal delivers classic Ashdown tone shaping with authentic valve overdrive in one compact, road ready unit. Designed for professional bassists, it offers crystal clear cleans, rich harmonic warmth, and foot switchable valve drive that brings your sound to life on stage or in the studio. Real Valve Overdrive Powered by a 12AX7 valve, the ORIGINals overdrive circuit

Ashdown The ORIGINal Valve Bass Preamp Pedal

The Ashdown ORIGINal Valve Bass Preamp Pedal delivers classic Ashdown tone shaping with authentic valve overdrive in one compact, road-ready unit. Designed for professional bassists, it offers crystal-clear cleans, rich harmonic warmth, and foot-switchable valve drive that brings your sound to life on stage or in the studio.

Real Valve Overdrive

Powered by a 12AX7 valve, the ORIGINal’s overdrive circuit replicates the natural compression and harmonic response of a full valve amp. The Drive Gain and Drive Level controls allow you to balance clean and driven tones with precision—ranging from subtle warmth to full growl—while the Shape button provides a broad mid-scoop to instantly enhance clarity and punch.

Powerful Tone Shaping

A five-band EQ (100Hz, 340Hz, 680Hz, 1.6kHz, 7kHz) ensures smooth tonal control with broad overlap between bands for natural response. The -3dB Pad switch matches input sensitivity for active or passive basses, preventing unwanted distortion.

Practical Performance Features

The ORIGINal includes a mute (Showtime) switch for silent tuning, a line input for backing tracks, and headphone output for private practice. Built in a durable metal chassis, it’s equipped with Ashdown’s signature VU meter, providing real-time visual feedback.

Specifications

• SKU: ASHVALVEPREDI

• Brand: Ashdown

• Series: Ashdown Pedals Series

• Type: Bass Preamp with FX / Valve Drive

• Power Requirement: 15–18V DC (Centre Negative), 300mA

• Valve Type: 12AX7 powered valve drive

• EQ: 5-Band EQ – Bass, Low-Mid, Mid, Hi-Mid, Treble

• Controls: Input Level, Drive Gain, Drive Level, Output, Shape, Mute

• Inputs/Outputs: ¼″ Instrument In/Out, Line In, Phones Out, DI Out

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 62 × 183 × 118 mm (inc. feet)

• Weight: 1.4 kg

Built for serious performers, the Ashdown ORIGINal delivers the warmth, depth, and definition that define professional bass tone—on stage, at home, or in the studio.