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Description

The Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand Volume Swell is a dynamic addition to any guitarist's pedalboard, offering silky-smooth control over your volume dynamics. This pedal is designed for musicians looking to achieve expressive volume swells and nuanced fade-ins without losing tonal clarity. Whether you're crafting ambient soundscapes or adding subtle volume shifts to your solos, the optical sensor technology ensures precise and responsive volume control.

With its compact design, the ASH-3 fits snugly into any setup, saving valuable space for other essential pedals. Its true bypass circuitry maintains the purity of your guitar’s tone when disengaged, ensuring no color is added to your sound. The pedal's sturdy construction ensures durability for both studio sessions and live performances, providing a reliable tool for creative sound manipulation.

The ASH-3 also features a user-friendly interface with intuitive controls, allowing you to easily adjust the speed and depth of your volume swells. Its versatility makes it suitable for a variety of music genres, from rock and blues to ambient and experimental. Whether you're looking to enhance your live performances or expand your sonic palette in the studio, the Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand Volume Swell is a versatile and essential tool for any guitarist.

Key Features:

  • Optical sensor technology for precise volume control
  • True bypass circuitry maintains tone purity
  • Compact design for easy integration into any pedalboard
  • Durable construction suitable for live and studio use
  • Intuitive controls for speed and depth adjustments
  • Versatile application across multiple music genres

Product specs

Brand Tomsline
Model ASH-3 Slow Hand Volume Swell
Year 2010s
Categories Controller, Expression and Volume Pedals

FAQs

What does the Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand Volume Swell pedal do?

The Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand Volume Swell pedal creates a smooth volume swell effect, allowing your notes to fade in gradually, similar to a violin bowing technique. This can add expressive dynamics to your playing.

Is the Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand compatible with both electric and acoustic guitars?

Yes, the Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand Volume Swell pedal is compatible with both electric and acoustic guitars, providing volume swell effects to enhance your sound with either instrument.

Does the Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand require a specific power supply?

The Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand Volume Swell pedal requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals, ensuring easy integration into your pedalboard setup.

Can the Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand Volume Swell pedal be used in a pedal chain?

Yes, the Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand is designed to be used in a pedal chain, allowing you to combine it with other effects for more complex soundscapes.

How does the Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand compare to traditional volume pedals?

Unlike traditional volume pedals, the Tomsline ASH-3 Slow Hand automatically controls the volume swell effect, freeing up your foot for other tasks and providing consistent swells for a more expressive performance.

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PROS

  • Affordable option for achieving volume swell effects

  • Can replace more complex pedalboard setups

  • Sounds great with added delay for richer tones

CONS

  • Volume sweep doesn't fully mute at the start

  • Lacks make-up gain adjustment for consistent volume levels

  • Requires additional volume boost for adequate sound level

  • Threshold setting changes have minimal effect

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