Ashdown Funk Face Stuart Zender Signature pedal – Twin Filter Auto-Wah

£189.99

Handmade in the UK Custom Shop, the Ashdown Stuart Zender Funk Face is a dedicated bass twin dynamic filter pedal that’s fully qualified to produce those distinctive choppy “Virtual Insanity” type bass grooves. Regarded as one of Britain’s greatest all-time bass players, Stuart Zender is best known for being one of the founding members and […]


Description

Handmade in the UK Custom Shop, the Ashdown Stuart Zender Funk Face is a dedicated bass twin dynamic filter pedal that’s fully qualified to produce those distinctive choppy “Virtual Insanity” type bass grooves.

Regarded as one of Britain’s greatest all-time bass players, Stuart Zender is best known for being one of the founding members and the original bass player of the funk band, Jamiroquai.

Funk Up Your Jam

The Funk Face’s simple 3-knob and 2-switch layout makes things simple for the bass player when those funky moments strike.

The Funk Face’s ‘Sensitivity’ rotary control allows the player to shape the exact effects response, whilst the ‘Output’ knob allows you to decide just how much of it you want. Depending on your playing style, attack, and dynamics – by tweaking the Output and Sensitivity controls in unison – you can range from subtle filtering to a fully responsive “Funk Bass in your Face” Auto Wah.

Specifications

Power Requirement: 15-18v External Power Supply Centre Pin Negative (Not Included)

WAH: Twin Filter Auto-Wah

Distortion: 12AX7 powered Valve Drive

H x W x D (mm): 57 x 135 x 178

Weight (kg): 0.7

Brand

Ashdown

Ashdown Engineering is a renowned manufacturer of bass amplifiers, cabinets, and effects pedals, known for their commitment to quality, innovation, and powerful sound. Founded in 1997 by Mark Gooday, a former employee of Trace Elliot, Ashdown has since become a respected name in the bass community, providing professional-grade amplification solutions to musicians worldwide.

Among Ashdown’s product lineup, their bass amplifiers and cabinets are particularly notable for their robust construction, versatile tone shaping options, and reliable performance. The company offers a variety of amplifier heads, combos, and speaker cabinets designed to suit different playing styles and preferences, from punchy and articulate tones to deep and thunderous bass frequencies.

In addition to amplifiers and cabinets, Ashdown also produces a range of effects pedals tailored specifically for bass players. These pedals, such as the Ashdown Drive Plus and the Ashdown Dual Band Compressor, offer bassists a variety of tone-shaping and dynamics control options to enhance their sound and performance.

With a dedication to craftsmanship, innovation, and providing bassists with the tools they need to excel, Ashdown Engineering continues to be a trusted choice for musicians seeking high-quality amplification and effects solutions for their bass guitars.

Category

Ashdown

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Wah

Wah refers to an expressive filter effect that sweeps through a range of frequencies, creating a vocal-like “wah” sound. Controlled in real time with a foot-operated treadle, it allows players to emphasise different parts of the frequency spectrum as they play. Wah pedals are commonly used for lead guitar, funk rhythm work, and expressive solos, responding closely to picking dynamics and foot movement.

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