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Ashdown OriginAL Valve Pre-DI

A valve-based bass preamp and direct box combining a 12AX7 tube circuit with a 5-band EQ section and footswitchable tube-driven overdrive. Designed to provide amplifier-like tone shaping while enabling direct connection to mixing consoles or audio interfaces.

  • 15-18V DC · center −
  • 300 mA
  • Buffered bypass
  • Analog
  • Mono
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The rundown

Highlights

  • 12AX7 valve preamp circuit with tube-driven overdrive section
  • 5-band EQ with Bass, Lo-Mid, Mid, Hi-mid, and Treble controls
  • Direct output via XLR, headphone output, and buffered bypass
  • Operates on 15-18V DC power supply
  • Large footprint at 182.9 x 118.1 mm, manufactured in the UK

Best for

Bass players seeking tube-driven tone shaping with overdrive capability for both stage and studio use.

Quick facts

Power
15-18V DC
Current draw
300 mA
Polarity
Center negative
Bypass
Buffered bypass
Dimensions
182.9 × 118.1 mm
Controls
Input, Bass, Lo-Mid, Mid, Hi-Mid, Treble, Drive Gain, Drive Level, Output, Shape
Stereo
No
MIDI
No
Status
In production

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Frequently asked questions

What power supply does the Ashdown OriginAL Valve Pre-DI require?

The Ashdown OriginAL Valve Pre-DI operates on a 15-18V DC power supply drawing 300 mA with center-negative polarity.

Does this pedal have a headphone output?

Yes, the Ashdown OriginAL Valve Pre-DI includes a headphone output.

What type of bypass does it use?

The Ashdown OriginAL Valve Pre-DI uses buffered bypass.

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Page last updated September 29, 2026.