Handcrafted All-Valve Guitar Amplifiers, Built in England
Ashdown Engineering is proud to unveil the UK-Peacemaker Series - a complete family of UK-built, all-valve guitar amplifiers and cabinets, handcrafted in England with uncompromising attention to tone, build quality, and heritage.
Part of Ashdown's UK-Built Custom Shop range, the Peacemaker series is designed for discerning guitarists who demand timeless valve tone combined with modern reliability. From compact studio amplifiers to powerful stage-ready heads and full-stack cabinets, the UK-Peacemaker range delivers expressive British tone across every playing environment.
A New Chapter for the Peacemaker Legacy
Building on the success of the original Studio Peacemaker 2-watt head and combo, the Peacemaker line now expands into a full-scale amplifier family. This expanded range gives players access to greater power, increased headroom, and flexible rig options, while retaining the warmth, simplicity, and touch-sensitive response that define all-valve design.
Every Peacemaker amplifier is designed, engineered, and hand-built in the UK, using premium components and traditional construction techniques that reflect Ashdown's commitment to long-term reliability and musical integrity.
All-Valve Power, Voiced for Expression
At the heart of the UK-Peacemaker Series is a pure all-valve signal path, voiced to deliver rich harmonics, dynamic response, and classic British character.
Across the range, Peacemaker amplifiers feature:
- Simple, musical control layouts for fast and intuitive tone shaping
- Two-channel designs with channel-linking options
- Boost functions for added drive or clean volume lift
- Dark / Light voicing to expand tonal character
- Built-in loads on head models for silent recording and studio use
These features allow players to move effortlessly from sparkling cleans to warm crunch and harmonically rich overdrive, all while responding naturally to playing dynamics and guitar volume changes.
The UK-Peacemaker Amplifier Line-Up
UK-PM-20H & UK-PM-20C - Boutique Tone in a Compact Format
The UK-PM-20H 20-watt all-valve head and UK-PM-20C 20-watt combo deliver classic British tone in a manageable, studio-friendly package. Powered by 6v6 valves and featuring simple yet versatile controls, these models are ideal for recording, rehearsals, and smaller live environments. The combo version is loaded with a Celestion Creamback for warm mids, smooth highs, and articulate projection.
UK-PM-80H - Stage-Ready Valve Authority
The UK-PM-80H is the most powerful Peacemaker head to date, delivering 80 watts of expressive valve tone via EL84 power valves. Designed for commanding stage performance, it offers ample headroom, dynamic overdrive, and flexibility to cover everything from pristine cleans to full, harmonically rich drive tones.
Peacemaker Cabinets - Built to Last
To complete the range, Ashdown introduces a series of UK-built Peacemaker cabinets, each loaded with Celestion Creamback speakers renowned for their punch, warmth, and smooth high-end response.
Available in 1x12", 2x12", and 4x12" formats, the Peacemaker cabinets are constructed from lightweight premium ply and feature metal corner protection and stitched leather handles. Designed for studio, rehearsal, and touring use, they provide scalable performance from compact rigs to full stage stacks.
Built in England. Built to Last.
Every amplifier and cabinet in the UK-Peacemaker Series is hand-built by Ashdown's experienced UK team. From boutique voicing to rugged construction, the range reflects Ashdown's long-standing commitment to craftsmanship, reliability, and tone that inspired musicians across genres and generations.
Classic British Tone for the Modern Guitarist
Whether you're recording in the studio, rehearsing with a band, or commanding a live stage, the UK-Peacemaker Series offers authentic valve tone with the confidence and consistency of UK-built engineering.
Timeless in sound. Modern in execution. Built to inspire.


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