General

The Ashdown AGM-5C combo accurately mimics the distinctive sound of classic British amps. Its deliciously deep and full tone is given shape by a loaded 12-inch Celestion Creamback speaker and a JJ Electronics-designed ECC83s preamp tube. The AGM amp (or, Ashdown Guitar Magnifier) comes fitted with a comprehensive control panel including gain, bass, mid, and treble controls for dialing in your preferred sound before coating it in a little of the built-in reverb. A dedicated recording output is also provided for pure, clean and optimised signal transfer in the studio, and due to the thoughtful construction, any defective parts can be repaired quickly and easily replaced, giving this amp a considerable lifespan.

The Ashdown AGM-5C: Tube Sound Wherever, Whenever

With a capacity of 5 Watts at 16 Ohms, this amp is not exactly powerful but it does give you a tube-driven rehearsal mate, whether at home, in the rehearsal room, or even smaller gigs. Just to drive the message home, a subtle Stealth switch has also been included in the control panel that, when engaged, makes 5AM playing sessions a little bit more sociable. The fitted AUX input can be used to hook up your playback device of choice, so you can tighten up your playing with full backing tracks, and while the housing is made of plywood, this is a super-lightweight little amp.