Detail 01
Sensitivity
Shapes the effect response.
Product detailSKU #1500000357230
AshdownStuart Zender Funk Face Signature Effects Pedal Silver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A Stuart Zender signature bass filter pedal built for dynamic, choppy auto-wah sounds, with footswitchable wah and 12AX7 valve-driven distortion.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass players pursuing choppy “Virtual Insanity” type grooves
- Players who shape effects through playing attack and dynamics
- Players wanting selectable pre- or post-wah valve overdrive
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want a dedicated bass twin dynamic filter pedal
- Players requiring an 18V pedal to be powered only from 9V
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Output
Sets how much effect is heard; with Sensitivity, it ranges from subtle filtering to responsive auto wah.
Detail 03
12AX7 Valve drive
Footswitchable distortion that enriches harmonics.
Detail 04
Construction
Metal casing with premium controls and switches, hand made in Ashdown’s UK Custom Shop.
Final check
Know before you order
- 0118V operation is recommended, although the pedal can run from 9V in limiting situations.
- 02The Sensitivity and Output controls work with playing style, attack, and dynamics.
- 03Valve drive placement can be selected before or after the wah.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Who is the Funk Face associated with?
It is Stuart Zender’s signature effects pedal. Zender was a founding member and original bass player of Jamiroquai.
02Can the wah and valve drive be switched by foot?
Yes. Both the wah effect and 12AX7-powered Valve drive are footswitchable.
03What power does it use?
18V is recommended. It can run from a 9V supply in limiting situations.
04Can the valve drive sit before or after the wah?
Yes. A side switch selects whether valve overdrive is added pre- or post-wah.
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