Ashdown Engineering
97Also known as: Ashdown, Ashdown Amps
UnclaimedAshdown Engineering is a British bass amplification company founded in 1997 by Mark Gooday in Essex, England. Gooday previously served as chief engineer and managing director at Trace Elliot, one of the pioneering names in bass amplification, before launching his own venture. The company name comes from his wife's family name, and the logo draws inspiration from the Austin-Healey motor badge, r...
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Ashdown Engineering is a British bass amplification company founded in 1997 by Mark Gooday in Essex, England. Gooday previously served as chief engineer and managing director at Trace Elliot, one of the pioneering names in bass amplification, before launching his own venture. The company name comes from his wife's family name, and the logo draws inspiration from the Austin-Healey motor badge, reflecting Gooday's passion for cars. The first Ashdown amps were hand-built in the Gooday family living room.
Ashdown is best known for bass amplifiers, with the flagship ABM (Ashdown Bass Magnifier) series recognized for its tonal flexibility, robust build quality, and distinctive VU meter on the front panel. Other bass amp lines include the Rootmaster series aimed at gigging musicians, the budget-friendly Studio range, and hand-built Custom Shop valve heads. Beyond amplification, Ashdown produces bass guitars (the Saint and Capri lines), effects pedals and DI boxes (including the Pro DI, Funk Face, and Mega Drive), and guitar amplifiers under the Peacemaker name. The company also operates Hayden Amplification as a subsidiary focused on hand-wired guitar amps.
Ashdown gear has been adopted by a wide range of prominent bassists, including Pino Palladino, John Entwistle of The Who, Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath, John Myung of Dream Theater, Nate Mendel of Foo Fighters, and Guy Pratt of Pink Floyd.
Ashdown Engineering has 234 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Bass Amplifier Cabinets, Bass Amplifier Heads, and Bass Combo Amplifiers. Their gear is featured by 101 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Pop, and Electronic. Notable users include Brian Marshall, Geezer Butler, and Guy Pratt. Ashdown Engineering's catalog spans the full price spectrum — from entry-level options to high-end flagships.
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