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Ashdown UK-PBM-200 | 200 Watt Micro Bass Head Amplifier

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Ashdown Engineering  |  SKU: UK-PBM-200

Product Highlights
  • 200 watts in a dedicated micro-head format
  • 3-band EQ for essential tone shaping
  • DI output for front-of-house and recording
  • Headphone output for silent practice
  • Auto-voltage operation for worldwide use

Discover Ashdown at Audio Direct

Here at Audio Direct, our lads in the sales office are absolutely over the moon to finally stock this legendary brand.

Founded in 1997 by Mark Gooday and proudly rooted in Essex, Ashdown Engineering has spent decades defining the sound of professional bass amplification. From their iconic VU meters to their rugged, road-ready designs.

Renowned for their warmth, unmatched power, and reliability, Ashdown amps have been the backbone for rock, funk, and metal royalty — powering the stages for legends like Geezer Butler, John Entwistle, and Pino Palladino. Whether you are a grassroots player honing your craft or a gigging pro looking for dependable gear, this family-run UK heavyweight delivers tone without compromise.

Explore our Ashdown range today and plug into true British heritage!

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£275.00 £299.00

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DELIVERY

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Not completely happy with your audio gear? No problem! simply return it back to us for a full refund within 60 days of purchase.

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Why Buy your Ashdown Amp from us?
  • Official Ashdown Engineering retailers, no grey imports!
  • Est. in 2001, 25 years of 5-star reviews
  • Expert advice, before & after your purchase
  • Manufacturer warranties you can rely on
  • Price match promise, never knowingly beaten on price
  • Confidence at checkout. 100% Secure shopping
  • FREE UK delivery on purchases over £99.00
  • Fast next-day delivery, trustworthy delivery partners & secure packaging
  • Quick & easy 60 days returns

We are more than online retailers. We have a passion for playing, making, and recording music. We only sell Ashdown Engineering amplifiers that we would be happy to use and that you can rely upon.

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Description

Please note: this item is built in the UK to order. We may carry a small amount of stock ready for immediate dispatch, however, if the item has to be ordered the standard lead time is around 4 weeks. Get in touch for more info.

Ashdown UK-PBM-200 is a UK-built, hand-assembled 200-watt micro bass head in a travel-friendly 1.5kg format.

The Ashdown UK-PBM-200 "Ant" reimagines the compact bass amplification idea first introduced with the original ANT, now rebuilt as a dedicated 200-watt micro head. Hand-assembled in the UK and finished in bold Ice Blue, it delivers impressive volume, clarity, and control in an exceptionally small format, compact enough to slip into a gig bag pocket or rest neatly on any cabinet.

UK-Built Power in a Miniature Format

Despite its miniature size, the UK-PBM-200 "Ant" is engineered to deliver strong, usable power for rehearsals, small gigs, and DI-supported stages, with an efficient design that ensures clear, defined bass response wherever you're playing.

Tone Shaping

A responsive 3-band EQ handles core tone control, while the classic Pre Shape switch applies a refined contour for immediate clarity and low-end focus, giving you a mix-ready tone with minimal effort.

Practical Features

A built-in DI output ensures reliable signal delivery for live and recording applications, while the headphone output turns the "Ant" into a compact practice solution for home use with backing tracks.

Built to Travel

With auto-voltage operation across 100 to 240V, the UK-PBM-200 "Ant" adapts seamlessly to international power supplies, making it ideal for travelling musicians. Lightweight yet robust, and hand-assembled to Ashdown's high standards, it retains the clean, no-nonsense tone that defined the original ANT.

KEY FEATURES: Ashdown UK-PBM-200 
  • 200 watts in a dedicated micro-head format
  • 3-band EQ for essential tone shaping
  • Pre Shape switch for instant, mix-ready contour
  • DI output for front-of-house and recording
  • Headphone output for silent practice
  • Auto-voltage operation for worldwide use
  • Hand-assembled in the UK
  • Ultra-compact build at just 1.5kg

Specification

Power

  • Power Output @ 4 Ohms: 196 Watts RMS
  • Power Output @ 8 Ohms: 140 Watts RMS
  • Mains Input: 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz (Auto-Voltage)

Connectivity & I/O

  • DI Output: For Front-Of-House And Recording
  • Headphone Output: For Silent Practice

Performance

  • EQ: 3-Band For Essential Tone Shaping
  • Pre Shape Switch: For Instant, Mix-Ready Tone Contour
  • Build: Hand-Assembled In The UK
  • Tone: Clean, Defined Ashdown Tone In A Dedicated Micro-Head Format
  • Ideal For: Rehearsals, Small Gigs, Studio Work, And DI-Based Stages

Dimensions & Weight

  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 210 x 62 x 118mm
  • Weight: 1.5kg

What's in the box?

Ashdown UK-PBM-200

Power cable

Downloads & Manuals

Ashdown UK-PBM-200 User Manual

Let customers speak for us

from 195 reviews

Really happy with the PC and the service received. Communication was excellent throughout the build process. All delivered in good time and received with plenty of helpful advice, especially from Kieran after delivery to help me set it up.

Will definitely recommend. Many thanks

Michael Cole

Very bright and easy to see

M butcher

Ordered guitar strings which arrived in two days, inside package was an offer for a guitar tuner which also arrived in two days. Excellent customer service.

Terence Hamilton

At the offer price this was very good value for money. I have generally found Snark tuners to be very good although with the low tunings I use I often find they can take a little time to give an accurate reading moving from string to string. Otherwise, Great!

Jake Glanville

The Snark SN1X clip on guitar tuner is a very handy and accurate tuner, very easy to use and at a great prices too! 👍🌟🍺😸

Jason Davey

This is my second Snark Tuner, there are various versions, this one is for use at home the other is RF shielded and has rubber protection incase dropped. Both work excellent and are the best clip-on tuners I have used. The service given by Audio Direct was first class, Dave even telephoned me to discuss a query I had not something many online traders would do so overall 10/10

Elfed Weaver

Brilliant company and good prices, many thanks 🙏

S.M.

Powerful, purpose‑built music production PC that fits extremely well with the demands of Asian music

If you’re into producing Asian music — Bollywood & Bhangra this system is exactly what you need

i have huge sample libraries — sitar, tabla, erhu, taiko drums — plus modern synth layers and this PC handles all of it without breaking a sweat.

Arjun Sharma

Musical, dependable looper offering rich stereo sound, generous memory, and helpful rhythm options. Ideal for practice, songwriting, and live performance

Anonymous

It sounds like it's supposed to sound, easy to shape the tone on each of my electric guitars. Yes, each of the amplugs is a one (or two) trick pony, but they do what they're supposed to well, and they each sound like the amp they emulate.

Daniel

Really good clear display, large screen for easy use. Light touch activation button, accurate tuning. Sturdy strong feel but light, Nice shade of blue shell. fits securely to headstock, easy to detach. Pleased with my purchase.

Raymond Austin

Fantastic product great price and fast delivery

Stephen Lyons

Works well.....great little tuner

mark davidson

Very good service music centre delivered in only two days great service

James

Very pleased with my music PC . Super fast. Communication with Audio Direct was excellent and item dispatched quickly. Highly recommend

Robert Holderness
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