Palf Puts Four Ashdown Pedals Through Their Paces

There’s nothing quite like hearing a pedal in the hands of a player who knows how to use it. Our friends at Palf have joined forces with guest Antonin Rubatat for a closer look at four Ashdown pedals: the Triple Shot, Funk Face, the Geezer Butler Pedal of Doom and John Myung’s Double Drive.

Palf is a French media outlet for effects pedal enthusiasts, pedalboard obsessives and anyone who gets a little too excited about a footswitch. In their latest video, they start with a look at Ashdown’s history before getting hands on with each pedal. It’s a chance to hear what each one brings to a bass rig, with full demonstrations alongside the discussion.

The Triple Shot gives players control over drive across three frequency bands, so they can shape the grit while keeping hold of the low end. Then there’s the Geezer Butler Pedal of Doom, built for players who want to explore the depth and character behind Geezer’s sound. John Myung’s Double Drive offers its own approach to drive, with two drive circuits that can be used together.

Whether you’re building a pedalboard or simply curious about what these Ashdown designs can do, Palf’s breakdown is well worth your time.

Watch the full video below and let us know which pedal you’d put on your board.