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Description
Unleash your sound's true potential with the Ashly SC-40 Instrument Preamp, a classic choice for studio recording enthusiasts and professional musicians alike. This versatile preamp is designed to enhance the natural tone of your instruments while providing a clean, dynamic sound. With a reputation for reliability and pristine audio quality, the SC-40 is perfect for musicians looking to capture every nuance of their performance.
Featuring a discrete transistor circuit, this preamp offers superior signal integrity and low noise, making it ideal for both live and studio applications. The SC-40's intuitive controls allow for precise adjustments, ensuring you can fine-tune your sound to perfection. Whether you’re working with guitars, keyboards, or other instruments, this preamp delivers a rich, full-bodied sound that is sure to impress.
The Ashly SC-40 also includes an integrated EQ section, providing three bands of tonal shaping to cater to your specific needs. This feature allows for greater flexibility in crafting your desired sound, making it a versatile tool for various recording and performance situations. Constructed with robust components, the SC-40 ensures durability and longevity, making it a staple in any musician's gear collection.
Key Features:
- Discrete transistor circuit for low noise and high signal integrity
- Integrated three-band EQ for versatile tonal shaping
- Designed for use with a variety of instruments
- Intuitive controls for precise sound adjustments
- Robust construction for long-lasting performance
Videos
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Getting RUSH Geddy Lee Exit Stage Left Bass Tone With ASHLY SC-40
Getting RUSH Geddy Lee Exit Stage Left Bass Tone With ASHLY SC-40
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Rush - Camera Eye Solo Section Rickenbacker 4001 Ashly SC-40 Preamps
Joe Tritschler
The secret weapon to Geddy Lee's Moving Pictures Tone - The Ashly SC-40
Kevin Sheppard
Ashly SC-40 Ric-O-Sound Demo Rush Subdivisions
Joe Tritschler
The Trees (Live) - RUSH Rickenbacker + Ashly SC-40 Geddy Lee Tone
Kevin Sheppard
Permanent Waves Bass Tone - ASHLY SC-40 + Rickenbacker - Geddy Lee
Kevin Sheppard
Geddy Lee Jazz Bass Ashly SC-40 Moving Pictures Snippet
Joe Tritschler
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Ashly SC-40 Instrument Preamp.
Mods and upgrades
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The Ashly SC-40 preamp can achieve overdrive with a specific "diode mod", enhancing its crunchier sound for the bridge pickup.
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Features and functionality
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The Ashly SC-40 was used by Geddy Lee in a bi-amped rig, with one set for crunchier tones and another for cleaner sounds, showcasing its versatility.
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Geddy Lee's use of the Ashly SC-40 Instrument Preamp is substantiated by a quote from an interview in Guitar Player magazine, June 1980, where he states, "Yes, but now I have a whole different bass setup. I have two BGW 750 power amps—one for highs and one for lows. I also have two Ashly [1099 Jay St., Rochester, NY 14611] preamps." Although Geddy does not specify the model in this quote, the Ashly SC-40 was the only preamp available from Ashly during the period of 1979-1983, corroborated by images and footage from that time. The interview was conducted by Eric Hansen.
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