The The Newt from Ashdown Engineering completely reinvents what a pedalboard amp can deliver. Weighing just 2.2lb., this featherweight powerhouse packs pure Ashdown tone in an ultra-portable build designed for touring musicians and gigging guitarists. With 250W of power, it can drive two 16 Ohm guitar cabinets with ease or get up to 75W through a single cab. The Newt's global voltage automatically adjusts from 110v to 240v, making it plug-and-play ready wherever your travels take you. It puts pro-level Ashdown tone right at your feet.
Shape Your Sound With 3-Band EQ and Scoop Preset
While the Newt excels with pedals, it also equips you to shape tone right from the amp. Its 3-band EQ lets you dial in the exact tone you want. Kick in the Scoop preset to carve out midrange for an instant boost when soloing. Use the EQ flat and let your pedals or modeler shape your sound, then tweak to taste directly on the Newt. Whether you want to warm up the lows or add bite to the treble, the Newt puts tonal control at your feet.
Designed for Guitarists With Pedalboards and Modelers
The Newt is purpose-built for today's gigging guitarist. Just grab your pedalboard, plug into the Newt and you've got a complete rig ready for the stage. The amp's passive EQ shapes your tone and the XLR DI feeds pristine audio to the PA. And with the Newt's ultra-portable size and flyweight 2lb. design, traveling is a cinch. Fly in, plug in and rock out with pure Ashdown power.
Global Voltage Automatically Adjusts 110v-240v
No more fiddling with voltage switches. The Ashdown Newt senses the voltage where you plug it in and auto-adjusts from 110v to 240v. Whether you're gigging across North America or Europe, your Newt pedalboard amp will be ready to rock. With automatic voltage adjustment, you can focus on dialing in your tone and delivering great shows, without missing a beat. The Newt takes care of the power requirements wherever your tour may take you.
XLR DI Outputs Straight to PA or Mixer
The Newt's XLR DI outputs make it simple to plug straight into the PA or mixer at any gig. Skip the amp cab and send your tone directly to front-of-house. The balanced DI signal ensures your tone reaches the audience full and clear. For silent practice, plug in headphones to hear your Newt pedalboard amp anywhere, without disturbing others. Weighing just over two pounds, the revolutionary Ashdown Newt packs professional power, versatility and control in an astoundingly portable design.
For guitarists and touring musicians using pedals, the Ashdown Engineering Newt is a game-changer. With featherweight portability and global voltage adjustment, it's a grab-and-go pedalboard amp ready to elevate your tone anywhere. Power up an Ashdown Newt and experience what a next-generation pedalboard amp can do.