Ashdown "ORIGINal" Valve Driven Pre Amplifier/DI Pedal

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.