Ashdown is known for its amplifiers and effects pedals, primarily for basses but also for guitars. The British manufacturer is located in Chelmsford, Essex, England. Ashdown was founded in 1997 by Mark Gooday, chief engineer and manager of Trace Elliot. He designed the logo based on the engine badge of the sports car brand Auth-Heale. Ashdown's unwavering focus on design and innovation is clearly evident in its product range: tube and hybrid amplifiers, combos, practice amps, effects pedals, and more!
Ashdown Engineering remains true to its roots, today just as it was in 1997!
The Ashdown UK-PBM-200 Ant is an ultra-portable 200-watt micro bass head, handcrafted in the UK and finished in glacier blue. Despite its mini size, it delivers plenty of volume, high clarity, and precise tone control – it fits in a gig bag and looks great on any cabinet. For professionals, it offers a responsive 3-band EQ, the classic Pre-Shape switch for instantly defined, mix-friendly sound, and a DI output for stage and studio use. Headphone and line outputs are also included – ideal for quiet practice at home, even with backing tracks.
Thanks to automatic voltage adjustment, it's ready to use anywhere in the world. Lightweight, robust, and sonically clear, it offers the flexibility of a full-fledged amp head – powerful enough for rehearsals, small gigs, and DI setups.
Specifications:
Series: Pocket Bass Magnifier
Nickname: Ant
200W (Power: 196W RMS at 4 ohms, 140W RMS at 8 ohms)
Power supply: 100–240V, 50/60Hz
3-band EQ
Pre-shape switch
DI out
Headphone out
Line input
Made in the UK
Dimensions: 210 × 62 × 118 mm
Weight: 1 kg
