Ashdown TONE POCKET

A Concentrated Ashdown Experience in Pocket Size

Designed by Ashdown for modern bassists, the Tone Pocket condenses the brand's DNA into a miniature format. It fits like a "Swiss Army knife" for practice and recording, an ideal complement to a pedalboard or a solution for lessons and backstage. In the lineup, it's the most compact option for headphone practice while enjoying a stage-ready line output.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

Motivated beginners, touring pros, teachers, or home studio users will find a versatile partner here. Perfect for silent practice with playbacks via the line input, it also shines in the home studio as a direct interface and serves as a discreet preamp between bass and PA/monitor on small stages. It slips effortlessly into a gig bag and integrates easily with any pedalboard.

Musician-Friendly Controls and Connectivity

The Tone Pocket keeps it simple with three tone knobs "Bass/Mids/Highs" offering +/-15 dB per band and a master volume. On the front, plug in your bass via jack and your backing sources via mini-jack. On the back, the balanced line output feeds an amp or PA, while the USB port functions as an audio interface and charging port. The black anodized alloy construction combines durability and elegance, resulting in a housing as robust as it is discreet.

The Sound

Optimized for bass, the Tone Pocket delivers firm, clean lows, clear mids that carry the mix, and bright highs without harshness. The EQ responds musically: a slight bump in the low-mids adds body to fingerstyle lines, while boosting the highs provides the attack needed for slap. Dynamics remain lively and the response faithfully follows your playing, whether soft, percussive, or with a pick.

• Direct recording into your digital audio workstation with no latency

Technical specifications

Number of channels	1	Color	Black
Rackable	No	Power supply included	Yes
Category	headphone preamp	Power supply	DC 15 V
Volume per channel	Yes	Weight	0.2 kg
Inputs	Aux, jack	Dimensions (mm)	108 x 108 x 25
Direct output	Yes

Outputs	6.35 mm headphone output, balanced Line Out in jack format	Charging	mains and USB (USB port can maintain the charge)
USB	USB port for recording/playback and charging (USB-C to USB cable included)	DC power adapter	included
3-band EQ	Bass, Mids, Highs (+/-15 dB per band)	Included accessories	1 x Tone Pocket in a soft case, 1 x USB-C to USB cable, 1 x auxiliary jack cable, 1 x 12–18 V power supply, 4 x self-adhesive rubber feet, user manual
Control	master volume	Required voltage	12 to 18 V DC (15 V adapter included)
Supported sample rates	44.1 kHz and 48 kHz	Internal battery	9 V rechargeable
Battery	internal rechargeable 9 V battery	Power consumption in mA	not specified by the manufacturer
Approximate battery life	2 hours