Ashdown Type 23 Three Band Filter vs Maestro Agena
The Ashdown Type 23 Three Band Filter and the Maestro Agena are both pedals. The Ashdown Type 23 Three Band Filter leans mid-forward. The Maestro Agena leans dynamic and transparent. Current prices: $243.20 vs $59.
cited
Blended 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.51% — moderately similar
cited
Genres both listings are associated with.- Funk
- Soul
Maestro Agena
Maestro · pedal
cited
Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$243.20via Reverb
$59via Reverb
The Ashdown Type 23 is a three-band dynamic bass filter pedal from the UK-manufactured PRO FX series. Three frequency bands (high, mid, and low) are processed by independent voltage-controlled envelope filters that generate speech-like and funky bass tones. A single Sensitivity control sets how strongly the filters respond to playing dynamics. A switch on the pedal base varies the oscillation frequency of the selected filter for further tonal shaping. Requires 18V isolated power supply. Steel housing with anodized fascias and Neutrik jack sockets. Dimensions 63 x 108 x 120mm, 0.6kg.
The Maestro Agena is an all-analog envelope filter, part of Gibson's revived Maestro pedal line, delivering classic auto-wah and funk filter tones with simple, expressive controls. A three-knob layout of Sense, Attack, and Decay shapes how the filter responds to pick dynamics, while a two-position Mode toggle selects between Hi and Lo frequency ranges. Hi mode emphasizes higher frequencies for a crystal-clear attack that punches through a mix, and Lo mode focuses the filter lower for a rounder, deeper quack. It changes the timbre musically without sounding overly affected, and true bypass preserves the dry tone when off. It suits funk, fusion, and players wanting an easy, vintage-flavored envelope filter that does its one job extremely well.
cited
Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Experimental
- mid-forward
- dynamic
- transparent