The Ashdown Jmy-dd is an Ashdown distortion pedal, currently around $238.39. Close alternatives include the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1 and the Ashdown John Myung Double Drive. It pairs well with the Peavey MiniMAX and the Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet.
Ashdown Jmy-dd
Ashdown · pedal
The Ashdown JMY-DD is the John Myung signature Double Drive bass distortion pedal. A dual-channel design combines two independent distortion circuits: Drive 1 delivers subtle overdrive with Gain, Loud, and Tone controls for mild-to-moderate growl, while Drive 2 provides vintage fuzz ranging from warm growl to aggressive saturation. The two channels overlap to push into higher gain levels than either achieves alone. Dual VU meters monitor input and output in real time. Rugged Zintec steel construction with LED indicators per channel. Developed in collaboration with Dream Theater bassist John Myung.
- drive
- fuzz
- growl
- saturation
- vintage
- aggressive
- overdrive
- gain
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Ashdown Jmy-dd is commonly used in
- Progressive Rock
- Metal
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Ashdown Jmy-dd
Peavey MiniMAX
Peavey
21% matchFeed a saturated signal into Peavey MiniMAX and it comes out closer to tight
Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet
Laney
20% matchFeed a saturated signal into Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet and it comes out closer to tight
Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head
Magnatone
tonal matchRun fuzzy into Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head for more modulated on top
Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo
Magnatone
tonal matchRun fuzzy into Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W 1x12 Combo for more modulated on top
Peavey Invective 120
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey Invective 120 pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Magnatone 510
Magnatone
tonal matchRun fuzzy into Magnatone 510 for more modulated on top
Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchStack Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2 on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
EVH 410
Evh
tonal matchStack EVH 410 on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
Pedals that stack with the Ashdown Jmy-dd
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
21% matchPut Z.Vex Super Hard On in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
JHS Colour Box V2
JHS Pedals
20% matchPut JHS Colour Box V2 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo
Caroline Guitar Company
20% matchKeep Caroline Guitar Company Parabola State Tremolo after Ashdown Jmy-dd in the signal chain, clear of Ashdown Jmy-dd's own gain stage
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
18% matchWampler Cory Wong leans toward clean boost, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Cusack Music Delay TME
Cusack Music
16% matchKeep Cusack Music Delay TME after Ashdown Jmy-dd in the signal chain, clear of Ashdown Jmy-dd's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Hungry Robot The Borderland
Hungry Robot
13% matchKeep Ashdown Jmy-dd's fuzzy voice out front: Hungry Robot The Borderland goes after Ashdown Jmy-dd in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Friedman Buxom Boost
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Buxom Boost's own voicing points at a high-gain amp's front end, and Ashdown Jmy-dd delivers it
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchPut EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Cheaper alternatives
Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive
Behringer
74% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, bass, definition
Boss ODB-3
Boss
74% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, grit, subtle
Ashdown James LoMenzo KegaDrive Bass Distortion
Ashdown
70% similarityShared character: grit, aggressive_playing, distortion
Electro-Harmonix Nano Battalion
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: bass, definition, grit
Boss BB-1X
Boss
70% similarityShared character: bass, high_gain_settings, tone_control
Ashdown Pro-FX Pro Drive
Ashdown
70% similarityShared character: tone_control, subtle, stage
Similar character
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1
EarthQuaker Devices
76% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, definition, grit
Ashdown John Myung Double Drive
Ashdown
74% similarityShared character: tone_control, grit, subtle
Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive
Ashdown
72% similarityShared character: definition, grit, aggressive_playing
Electro-Harmonix Blogger
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: tone_control, definition, grit
Death By Audio Basswar
Death By Audio
71% similarityShared character: definition, aggressive_playing, high_gain_settings
Tech 21 Bass Boost Fuzz Metallic Analog Bass
Tech 21
70% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, fuzz, stage
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ashdown Jmy-dd?+
The closest matches in character are the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1, the Ashdown John Myung Double Drive, the Ashdown James LoMenzo Mega Drive. Budget picks: Behringer BOD400 Bass Overdrive, Boss ODB-3, Ashdown James LoMenzo KegaDrive Bass Distortion.
What pairs well with the Ashdown Jmy-dd?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey MiniMAX, Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet, Magnatone Super Fifteen 15W Head — Feed a saturated signal into Peavey MiniMAX and it comes out closer to tight.
How much does the Ashdown Jmy-dd cost?+
Around $238.39 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).