{"product_id":"ashdown-uk-ctm-300-all-valve-bass-amp-head","title":"Ashdown UK-CTM-300 | 300W All-Valve Bass Amp Head | UK-Built","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-built in the UK. 300 watts of pure valve authority.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAshdown UK-CTM-300\u003c\/strong\u003e is built by hand in the \u003cstrong\u003eAshdown Custom Shop in England\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a factory floor, not an overseas facility. Every unit is small-batch production, assembled by craftspeople who know what serious bass players need. If UK provenance and all-valve performance matter to you, this is the amp head you've been looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Custom Order — Made to Order in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a custom-order product. Lead time is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 month from date of order\u003c\/strong\u003e. Order now to reserve your build slot, or contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@ecgmusic.com\"\u003einfo@ecgmusic.com\u003c\/a\u003e for real-time availability, current lead times, and configuration options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by a \u003cstrong\u003efive-valve preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esix KT88 output tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, the CTM-300 delivers 300 watts of headroom-rich, touch-sensitive tube power. Whether you're tracking in the studio, playing a large venue, or building a boutique rig that will last decades, this amp responds the way only a true all-valve head can — with warmth, depth, and dynamic feel that solid-state simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tone stack is built around a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic passive EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with \u003cstrong\u003eDeep, Mid Shift, and Bright\u003c\/strong\u003e voicing switches, giving you a wide range of tonal territory from smooth vintage warmth to punchy, cutting modern bass. The \u003cstrong\u003eMellow\u003c\/strong\u003e function lets you move between clean character and full valve-driven growl at the push of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor working players, the CTM-300 is built for real-world use: \u003cstrong\u003euser-adjustable bias per power tube\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003etube-driven transformer-derived DI\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003etube-driven front-mounted effects loop\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a front-panel \u003cstrong\u003eVU meter\u003c\/strong\u003e that doubles as a bias guide and fault indicator. The cabinet is constructed from \u003cstrong\u003e18mm marine-grade birch ply\u003c\/strong\u003e with heavy-duty handles and internal cooling — built to tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the UK-CTM-300\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK-built\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Ashdown Custom Shop — hand-assembled, small batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300W all-valve output\u003c\/strong\u003e via six KT88 power tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-valve preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e for rich harmonic character at every volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic passive EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e with Deep, Mid Shift, Bright, and Mellow voicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube-driven DI\u003c\/strong\u003e (transformer-derived) and \u003cstrong\u003etube-driven effects loop\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePer-tube user-adjustable bias\u003c\/strong\u003e with front-panel VU meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18mm marine-grade birch ply\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet — built for stage and studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ashdown UK-CTM-300 is the kind of amp head you build a rig around — and keep for life. \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@ecgmusic.com\"\u003eContact ECG Music\u003c\/a\u003e to place your order or ask about current availability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashdown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42322386092137,"sku":"CTM-300-UK","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/5494\/5385\/files\/CTM300_Made_In_UK.jpg?v=1755498498","url":"https:\/\/ecgmusic.com\/products\/ashdown-uk-ctm-300-all-valve-bass-amp-head","provider":"El Cajon Guitars and Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}