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Description

Unleash the full potential of your bass with the Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus, an overdrive effects pedal designed to elevate your sound with precision and depth. Whether you're playing in the studio or dominating the stage, this pedal offers a dynamic range of overdrive tones tailored specifically for bass guitars. Known for its robust construction and intuitive design, the Bass Drive Plus ensures seamless integration into any pedalboard setup. The pedal features a dual-band EQ, allowing you to shape your bass frequencies with pinpoint accuracy, while the blend control lets you fine-tune the balance between your clean and overdriven signals.

A standout feature of the Bass Drive Plus is its active/passive input switch, providing compatibility with a wide range of bass guitars. This flexibility ensures that whatever your setup, the Bass Drive Plus adapts to deliver the rich, textured tones you're after. The pedal's true bypass functionality guarantees zero tone loss when the pedal is disengaged, preserving the integrity of your original sound. With its rugged design and reliable performance, the Bass Drive Plus is a must-have tool for bassists seeking versatile overdrive tones without compromising on quality.

Key Features:

  • Dual-band EQ for precise tonal shaping
  • Blend control for adjusting the mix between clean and overdriven signals
  • Active/passive input switch for broad compatibility
  • True bypass circuitry to maintain signal clarity
  • Durable construction suited for live and studio use

Product specs

Brand Ashdown
Model Drive Plus Bass Distortion Pedal
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Categories Bass Effect Pedals, Distortion Pedals

FAQs

What type of power supply does the Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus require?

The Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most pedalboards and power bricks, making it easy to integrate into your existing setup.

Is the Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus suitable for both live performances and studio recording?

Yes, the Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus is designed to deliver consistent, high-quality bass overdrive tones suitable for both live performances and studio recording environments.

Can the Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus be used with an electric guitar?

While the Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus is optimized for bass guitars, it can also be used with electric guitars, though the tonal characteristics may differ from traditional guitar-focused overdrive pedals.

Does the Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus offer true bypass switching?

Yes, the Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus features true bypass switching, ensuring that your signal remains uncolored when the pedal is not engaged.

How does the Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus affect the low-end frequencies of my bass signal?

The Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus is designed to maintain the integrity of your low-end frequencies, providing a warm overdrive without sacrificing the depth and power of your bass tone.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Independent lows and highs adjustment for tailored sound

  • Separate input/output controls for optimal sound tweaking

  • Durable build quality, described as "built like a tank"

  • Unique warm sound achievable, between fuzz and moog

  • Maintains low frequency for both pronounced and smooth growl

  • Versatile distortion and overdrive, from aggressive to mild

  • Cool VU meter adds visual feedback in low light

  • Supports creative sound mixing with a mix knob

CONS

  • Takes up significant space on a pedal board

  • Modification requires technical knowledge, no schematics online

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michael_crooijmans

I like it so far

Was looking for an overdrive pedal with the feeling it would growl a bit, sort of speak. Had a fuzz already and a distortion wasnt what I was looking for. Been digging for a long time, till I came across a clip on yt. Did not try the superdrive yet...

jclebelleguy

Very good pedal

It keeps low frequency with a highly pronounced grain or a lower one for a smooth growl.

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See how David Ellefson uses Ashdown Engineering Bass Drive Plus

David Ellefson

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Megadeth

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In this YouTube video for EMG TV, David Ellefson uses his Ashdown Bass Drive Plus during his bass solos. It can be heard at 3:22 and 4:12 gives a tour of his studio. And can be seen at 1:28 next to his pedalboard.

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