Note: This item is a B-grade product, directly from the distributor. It comes without its original packaging, and the rubber feet on the bottom have been glued on afterwards (adhesive residue is still visible). Technically flawless, full warranty included.
Ashdown is renowned for its amplifiers and effects units, produced primarily for bass but also for guitar. Based in Chelmsford, Essex, England, the company was founded in 1997 by Mark Gooday—formerly the chief engineer and manager at Trace Elliot—who modeled the brand's logo after the badge found on Austin-Healey sports cars. Ashdown’s unwavering focus on design and innovation is evident across its product lineup, which includes tube and hybrid amplifiers, combos, practice amps, effects pedals, and more.
Ashdown Engineering remains true to its roots today, just as it was in 1997.
Its signature effects pedals are developed and manufactured in the UK for international artists, drawing upon the wealth of expertise and experience Ashdown has accumulated over the past 25 years.
The Ashdown FS Funk Face is a signature pedal designed for bassists seeking dynamic filter tones, distinctive responsiveness, and classic funk character. Developed in collaboration with Stuart Zender, the pedal combines a twin dynamic filter and overdrive in a compact unit, clearly aimed at delivering expressive, groove-oriented bass tones. This makes the Funk Face ideal for precision funk lines, responsive auto-wah effects, and character-rich sounds with added saturation.
Specifications:
Developed with Stuart Zender of Jamiroquai to deliver signature funk bass tones
Dual dynamic filter design responds to playing dynamics for expressive auto-wah effects
Three control knobs (Sensitivity, Output, Drive) offer intuitive and flexible sound shaping
Two footswitches for independently engaging the wah and tube-emulated overdrive
Switchable drive placement (pre- or post-wah) allows for varied tonal textures and response
12AX7-style tube-emulated overdrive circuit adds warmth, grit, or full-on distortion
Output control doubles as a clean boost for added presence when the effect is bypassed
True-bypass circuitry preserves the clean tone with zero signal coloration
Compact, pedalboard-friendly design weighing just 0.9 kg for easy transport
Rugged metal housing
Standard 1/4" input and output jacks for easy integration into any setup
Runs on 9V power (45mA current draw) but is optimized for 15–18V operation to provide increased headroom
Height/Width/Depth: 65mm x 116.2mm x 145.5mm
Handmade in England
