Ashdown UK-PM-20C Peacemaker Series UK Built Classic Custom Shop Studio 20W Guitar Combo Amplifier

Hand-built in the UK, the Peacemaker-20C is a 20-watt all-valve combo powered by 2 x 6v6s and loaded with a 12" Celestion Creamback, delivering warmth, punch, and rich harmonics in a portable format. With Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, and Master controls, plus Dark/Light voicing, channel linking, and a foot-switchable Boost, it's versatile enough for shimmering cleans or saturated overdrive.

A built-in load allows for silent recording or practice, making the Peacemaker-20C the perfect balance of boutique craftsmanship, portability, and classic British character.

Features:

Hand-Built British Craftsmanship

The PM-20C is a hand-built, all-valve combo amplifier that combines the core features of the PM-20H head with the convenience of the 1x12" Celestion Creamback-loaded cabinet. Crafted in the UK, it embodies the spirit of British boutique design, offering professional-grade tone in a portable, self-contained package that's ready for studio, rehearsal, or stage.

All-Valve Power & Dynamic Response

At its heart, the PM-20C is powered by 2x 6v6 output valves, producing smooth compression, rich harmonics, and touch-sensitive tone. With 20 watts of output, it strikes the perfect balance between volume and natural overdrive, making it ideal for small venues, studio recording, or at-home practice. From shimmering cleans to warm crunch and saturated drive, the PM-20C responds musically to every nuance of your playing.

Intuitive Controls & Tonal Flexibility

The front panel keeps things intuitive with Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, and Master controls, giving players all the tonal shaping they need without unnecessary complexity. A two-channel design allows seamless movement between clean and driven tones, while the channel-linking function opens up new tonal textures by blending both channels. With these tools, the PM-20C makes sculpting your ideal sound effortless and inspiring.

Boost, Voicing & Creamback Power

For extra punch, the Boost function - accessible via the panel switch of the FS-2 footswitch - provides a clean lift or subtle drive for solos and dynamic passages. A Dark/Light voicing switch adds even more flexibility, offering two distinct tonal characters: Dark for warmth and depth, Light for bite and clarity. Paired with the Celestion Creamback 12" speaker, renowned for its punch mids, smooth highs, and tight lows, the PM-20C delivers classic projection and definition with unmistakable character

Specifications:

Power

• Output Power: 20 Watts (all-valve).
• Tubes: 2 × 6V6 power valves, ECC83 preamp valves (implied).
• Built-in Load: Yes (silent operation without speaker connection).

Connectivity & I/O

• Speaker: 1 × 12” Celestion Creamback.
• Footswitch: FS-2 compatible (for Boost and channel switching).
• Speaker Outputs: (Not explicitly listed, but implied if using external cabs).
• Headphone / Silent Use: Yes, via built-in load.

Performance

• Channels: 2-channel design (Clean + Overdrive), with rear channel-linking option.
• Controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master.
• Boost.
• Engage via panel switch or FS-2 footswitch.
• Acts as a volume lift or a subtle added drive.
• Voicing Switch: Dark / Light.
• Dark → Warm, vintage, full-bodied tone.
• Light → Bright, cutting, articulate tone.
• Tonal Character.
• Touch-sensitive valve dynamics.
• Shimmering cleans → warm crunch → saturated drive.
• Enhanced by Celestion Creamback (smooth highs, punchy mids, tight lows).
• Studio & Practice Ready: Silent recording/practice enabled via built-in load.
• Hand-built in the UK: Premium components + traditional craftsmanship.