Founded in 1997 by former Trace Elliot MD Mark Gooday Ashdown quickly became a firm favourite of bass players around the globe. Known for their cool styling, tour proven reliability and superb tone Ashdown bass amps are now being used around the world by bands and artists such as Foo Fighters, U2, Pino Palladino, Radiohead, System Of A Down, Biffy Clyro, Arcade Fire, The Stranglers, The Who and countless others. As well as the industry standard ABM range Ashdown also offers bass amps for all situations and budgets from 10 watt practice amps to UK hand crafted 400 watt all valve monsters. Ashdown also offers a full bespoke custom shop service at their factory in Essex UK.