Ashdown ‘The Newt’ 200w Pedalboard Guitar Amp

£299.00

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Ashdown ‘The Newt’ 200w Pedalboard Guitar Amp Ashdown's 'The Newt' is a super-compact guitar amp designed for pedalboards. Delivering 200-watts of pure clean headroom, 'The Newt' is surprisingly powerful. 'The Newt' can drive a combination of cabinets with a minimum load of 4 Ohms – simply bring your guitar and your pedalboard […]


Description

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Ashdown ‘The Newt’ 200w Pedalboard Guitar Amp

Ashdown's 'The Newt' is a super-compact guitar amp designed for pedalboards. Delivering 200-watts of pure clean headroom, 'The Newt' is surprisingly powerful. 'The Newt' can drive a combination of cabinets with a minimum load of 4 Ohms – simply bring your guitar and your pedalboard to the next gig for an ultra-portable set up!

Made with modern players in mind, the Ashdown 'The Newt' is great for touring musicians who wish to make their rigs lighter and easier to manage – eliminating the uncertainty that backline amps can bring.

Core Tones At Your Feet

Essentially, Ashdown's 'The Newt' allows you to have your core guitar tones and signal chain quite literally at your feet. Working superbly with external pedals, modellers and multi-effects units; 'The Newt' offers enough control on its own too with a flexible 3-band EQ section and a scoop preset that allows you to sculpt the optimal guitar sound.

Go Direct

Although the Ashdown 'The Newt' pedalboard guitar amp can be connected to dedicated cabinets, there is also a balanced XLR D.I. output. This enables you to run straight into a front-of-house PA system; delivering huge Ashdown tone directly to the sound desk. Alternatively, you could run the unit into an audio interface for direct recording – meaning that you won't have to mic up anything!

Modern Features

'The Newt' boasts a headphone output that allows you to silently practice with all the tonal perks that come with an Ashdown amp. Ashdown's 'The Newt' also automatically adjusts its power requirement from 110v through to 240v. This means that you can simply plug in and play anywhere – no matter what country the next show is in.

Specifications

  • Weight: 915g
  • Size: W: 210mm D: 118mm H: 62mm (inc feet & knobs)
  • Max Power: 210w (@800s)
  • Continuous Power: 140w
  • FTC Rating: 140w
  • Mains Input: 100-240v 50/60Hz
  • Power Consumption: 200w @ Full Output

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

Pedalboards

Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals,

Tags

PedalBoard

A pedalboard is the foundation of any organised effects setup, providing a stable surface to mount and power your pedals. It keeps everything neat, secure, and easy to transport, with tidy cable management and a single power supply to reduce noise and clutter. Whether you’re running a small setup with a few essentials or a large rig full of modulation, delay, and drive pedals, a well-built pedalboard helps you focus on playing rather than fumbling with cables.

Good pedalboards are lightweight yet sturdy, often made from aluminium with cutouts for cables and power leads. Many come with soft or hard cases for safe travel between gigs. Choosing the right layout makes a big difference — it’s all about balancing accessibility, signal flow, and power needs. A properly planned pedalboard not only protects your gear but also makes your setup faster, quieter, and more reliable wherever you play.

Pedalboards

Preamp

A preamp pedal shapes and boosts your guitar’s signal before it reaches your amp or recording interface, giving you control over tone, gain, and headroom. It acts as the first stage of amplification, adding warmth, clarity, and character while preparing your signal for the next part of the chain. Some preamps emulate the response of classic valve circuits, while others offer clean, transparent tone shaping ideal for acoustic instruments or direct recording setups.

Used on its own, a preamp pedal can serve as the foundation of your tone, providing a consistent core sound wherever you play. When combined with other effects, it enhances dynamics and helps each pedal sound more defined and natural. Whether you’re looking to push your amp harder, bring life to a dull signal, or refine your sound for the studio, a good preamp pedal adds presence, punch, and musicality to any rig.

Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals