Ashdown John Myung Double Drive vs EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1

The Ashdown John Myung Double Drive and the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1 are both pedals sharing harmonically rich, low gain. The Ashdown John Myung Double Drive leans warm. The EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1 leans saturated and aggressive.

Similarity
citedBlended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.

49% somewhat different

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Metal
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • harmonically rich
  • low gain
Citation fame
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Price

$252.48via Reverb

Description

The Ashdown John Myung Double Drive is a signature two-channel bass overdrive pedal developed with Dream Theater bassist John Myung and his bass tech, designed to pair tonally with Myung signature six-string Ernie Ball Bongo basses. Drive 1 provides harmonic distortion with Gain, Loud, and Tone controls for a subtle expressive drive character. Drive 2 delivers vintage-style distortion spanning from warm growls to heavier overdrive via Grit and Burn controls. A pro transformer-isolated balanced DI output with ground lift allows direct connection to front-of-house or recording gear.

The EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls is an all-analog bass preamp and overdrive pedal designed as a comprehensive signal command center for bass players. It features an active three-band EQ, a variable gain overdrive section, and a clean blend control that preserves low-end definition while adding harmonic saturation. The Scrolls provides natural tube-like warmth and responsive overdrive ranging from subtle growl to aggressive saturation. Suited to rock, metal, jazz, and progressive bass contexts, it combines tonal shaping and drive in a single compact enclosure.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Progressive Rock
  • Jazz
  • Rock
Tonal lean
  • warm
  • saturated
  • aggressive
  • transparent
Good for
citedOccasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.
  • Silent Recording
  • Silent Stage

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