Norman Watt-Roy Pre-DI

Name: Norman Watt-Roy Pre-DI
Brand: Ashdown
Availability: OnlineOnly

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Limited edition 12AX7 valve preamp/DI designed with bass legend Norman Watt-Roy.

The Ashdown Norman Watt-Roy Pre-DI is a limited edition signature version of the OriginAL Valve Pre-DI, with only 50 units produced. Each was personally tweaked to the specifications of the legendary Blockheads bassist.

The Shoreline Gold finish matches Norman's iconic 1962 Fender Jazz 'The Blockhead.' The 12AX7 valve drive circuit, 5-band EQ, XLR DI output, and headphone out mirror the standard model, but with input sensitivity optimized for Norman's aggressive fingerstyle technique.

A collector's piece for serious bassists, the Norman Watt-Roy Pre-DI delivers the warm valve tone and dynamic response that defined countless Ian Dury recordings.