Ashdown Tête Peacemaker 20 watts made in UK
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- 20W all-tube with 2 x 6V6: an ideal format for studio, rehearsal, and small stages, with a true "touch-sensitive" response.
- Simple and effective controls (Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, Master) to quickly switch from a bright clean to an organic overdrive.
- Footswitchable Boost (FS-2 compatible footswitch, not included) to stand out in solos or push the overdrive without adjusting the settings.
- Built-in load designed to play/record more comfortably, even at controlled volume, while preserving the tone of a tube amp.
Manufacturer Information
Ashdown
https://www.ashdownmusic.com
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Peacemaker PM-20H Classic Custom Shop Studio fits within a "boutique" philosophy: a hand-built guitar amp head made in the UK, designed to recapture the direct pleasure of a tube circuit without unnecessary complexity. In a lineup focused on tone, dynamics, and playing feel, this 20W model positions itself as the compact and versatile option: powerful enough to breathe with a cabinet, yet reasonable enough to exploit natural overdrive more easily than a large head dedicated to big stages.
Who This Amp Is For
This amp head is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a true all-tube amp with a strong character, capable of handling pedals and attack variations. It is particularly suitable for contexts where high sound quality is sought without carrying a heavy combo: home studio, cab recording, rehearsals, club gigs, or stage with mic'ing. Style-wise, it is comfortable from blues to rock (vintage to modern), and can also cover more aggressive genres with a good drive or boost pedal in front, thanks to its rich harmonic foundation typical of 6V6 tubes.
Technical specifications
| Category | Guitar amp head | Amp tubes | 2 x 6V6 |
| Technology | Tubes | Pre-amp tubes | 3 x ECC83 |
| Input | 2 x jack | Pedalboard included | No |
| Output | 2 x jack | Number of channels | 2 |
| External cabinet output | Yes | EQ | 3 channels |
| Effects loop | Yes | Power output | 20 W |
| Footswitch input | Yes | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What power and tubes does the Ashdown Peacemaker 20W use?
The power section delivers 20 W thanks to 2 x 6V6 tubes, while the preamp uses 3 x ECC83 tubes. This configuration promotes gradual overdrive and natural compression of the power stage.
Can the Boost be footswitch controlled?
The Boost function can be activated via a compatible FS-2 footswitch, which is not included. A footswitch jack is available on the head.
Is it possible to use an effects loop with this head?
An effects loop is built in, featuring 2 jack inputs and 2 jack outputs as specified. This allows inserting effects into the amplifier's signal chain.
What sound character do the 6V6 tubes and the Dark/Light control provide?
The 2 x 6V6 tubes deliver a warm, articulate tone sensitive to picking attack. The Dark/Light switch on the rear adjusts the response toward a rounder or brighter sound, allowing adaptation of the tonal color to the type of pickups and speaker cabinet used.
Is this head suitable for home studio and club gigs?
This 20 W model is designed for home studio use, rehearsals, and club gigs, with stage miking options. Its built-in load helps control volume while preserving the behavior of the tube power section.
