The Ashdown Double Shot is an Ashdown overdrive pedal, currently around $87.76. Close alternatives include the Maxon BD10 Bass Driver and the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1. It pairs well with the Swart Star-Base 1 and the Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp.
Ashdown Double Shot
Ashdown · pedal
The Ashdown Pro-FX Double Shot is a two-channel bass overdrive pedal and a scaled-down version of the Ashdown Triple Shot Tri-Band Bass Overdrive. It features dual overdrive circuits with band-specific gain control, allowing independent shaping of low and high frequency overdrive levels to preserve bass clarity while adding defined grit to the upper register. A blendable clean signal lets bassists retain fundamental low-end definition beneath the drive. It is part of the Ashdown ABM Pro-FX range designed in the UK for bass-focused applications.
What stands out
“The Ashdown Pro-FX Double Shot is a two-channel bass overdrive pedal and a scaled-down version of the Ashdown Triple Shot Tri-Band Bass Overdrive”
— from the listing
“Dual overdrive circuit design separates frequency-band gain, allowing the low register to remain clean and punchy while adding upper-midrange grit”
— from the reviews
“A blendable clean signal lets bassists retain fundamental low-end definition beneath the drive”
— from the listing
“It features dual overdrive circuits with band-specific gain control, allowing independent shaping of low and high frequency overdrive levels to preserve bass clarity while adding defined grit to the upper register”
— from the listing
“Best suited for rock and progressive bass players who need defined overdrive”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“which limits independent mid control”
— from the community notes
- bass
- grit
- fundamental
- overdrive
- upper midrange
- low end
- frequency
- clarity
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Ashdown Double Shot is commonly used in
- Rock
- Alternative
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Ashdown Double Shot
Swart Star-Base 1
Swart
17% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Swart Star-Base 1 leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Comes later in the signal chain
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp
Ampeg
15% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Comes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W
Hiwatt
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Orange Terror Bass's warm balances out the bright tone
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Orange Little Bass Thing leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Gibson GA-50 after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Victory Amplifiers V50 The Earl
amplifier
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Victory Amplifiers V50 The Earl leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Pedals that stack with the Ashdown Double Shot
Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator
pedal
26% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator after Ashdown Double Shot in the signal chain, clear of Ashdown Double Shot's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
21% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
Ashdown Velvet Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Greer Mizuki blue
Greer
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Where this leans bright, Greer Mizuki blue answers back warm
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread SFT
Catalinbread
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Where this leans bright, Catalinbread SFT answers back warm
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Walrus Audio Fable after Ashdown Double Shot in the signal chain, clear of Ashdown Double Shot's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
T-Rex Junior Roomate
T Rex
17% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
T-Rex Junior Roomate's warm voice goes after Ashdown Double Shot in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Ashdown Double Shot's own gritty character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchRun SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo
Dunlop
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Where this leans bright, Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo answers back warm
Boutique & premium upgrades
Ashdown Triple Shot
Ashdown
67% similarity“The Ashdown Pro-FX Double Shot is a two-channel bass overdrive pedal and a scaled-down version of the Ashdown Triple Shot Tri-Band Bass Overdrive”
Ashdown James LoMenzo HyperDrive
Ashdown
59% similarityShared character: high end, middle, clarity
Dunlop MXR M85 Bass Distortion
Dunlop
53% similarityShared character: grit, middle, clarity
DSM & Humboldt Electronics Sub-Atomic X-Over Cmos Bass Preamp
Dsm Humboldt Electronics
46% similarityShared character: definition, bass, full
Carl Martin Bass Drive
Carl Martin
46% similarityShared character: grit, bass, full
Boss BB-1X
Boss
44% similarityShared character: high end, bass, full
Similar character
Maxon BD10 Bass Driver
Maxon
49% similarityShared character: grit, clarity, bass
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1
EarthQuaker Devices
46% similarityShared character: definition, grit, bass
Dunlop Way Huge WM91 Pork & Pickle
Dunlop
46% similarityShared character: grit, bass, full
Behringer BDI21
Behringer
45% similarityShared character: bass, full, overdrive
Electro-Harmonix Nano Battalion
Electro-Harmonix
42% similarityShared character: definition, grit, bass
Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive
Ashdown
94% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Ashdown Double Shot (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ashdown Double Shot?+
The closest matches in character are the Maxon BD10 Bass Driver, the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1, the Dunlop Way Huge WM91 Pork & Pickle. Boutique upgrades: Ashdown Triple Shot, Ashdown James LoMenzo HyperDrive, Dunlop MXR M85 Bass Distortion.
What pairs well with the Ashdown Double Shot?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Swart Star-Base 1, Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-115 Combo Bass Amp, Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W — Swart Star-Base 1 leans warm right where the bright tone needs it.
How much does the Ashdown Double Shot cost?+
Around $87.76 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).