The Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature is an Ashdown compressor pedal, currently around $304.87. Close alternatives include the Boss BC-1X and the Demon FX Call 76. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Fuchs FBT-700.
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
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The Ashdown Macchiato Compressor is a Guy Pratt signature bass compressor from the UK-manufactured PRO FX series. Guy Pratt is known for live work with David Gilmour, Pink Floyd touring, Madonna, and Michael Jackson. The compressor features a fixed optimal compression ratio alongside a three-band EQ section for simultaneous tone shaping. A Subsonic Filter switch reduces problematic low frequencies that can damage ported speaker cabinets or cause stage interference. Runs on an 18V linear isolated supply. Steel housing with anodized fascia and Neutrik jack sockets. Part of the PRO FX lineup alongside the Velvet Comp and Studio Comp.
What stands out
“Tone: transparent bass compression with a fixed optimal ratio and built-in three-band EQ shaping, allowing tone correction and dynamic control in one unit”
— from the community notes
“The Ashdown Macchiato Compressor is a Guy Pratt signature bass compressor from the UK-manufactured PRO FX series”
— from the listing
“Use case: pro-level bass players who want compression and tone shaping combined with the practical protection of a Subsonic Filter for live stage use”
— from the community notes
“The Macchiato delivers on Guy Pratt pedigree with studio-quality compression, three-band EQ, and the practically useful Subsonic Filter in a single UK-made unit”
— from the reviews
“A Subsonic Filter switch”
— from the listing
- compression
- compressor
- filter
- studio
- stage
- bass
- eq
- simultaneous tone
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature is commonly used in
- Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
The Richter's rehearsal-oriented bass EQ gives the Macchiato's live-ready compression a straightforward amp platform.
Comes later in the signal chain
Fuchs FBT-700
Fuchs
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (high headroom → compressed)
What Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black)
Phil Jones
7% matchThe Macchiato's studio-grade compression evens out the attack before it ever reaches the Compact 2's own articulate, gigging-ready voice.
Comes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt HB410HN
Hiwatt
7% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney A-Solo Acoustic Combo
Laney
6% matchWhat Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Omega Darkglass Alpha Omega 500
Omega
6% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney Digbeth DBV212-4 Cabinet
Laney
6% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
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Pedals that stack with the Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
One Control Lingonberry Overdrive
One Control
37% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's compressed voice suits One Control Lingonberry Overdrive's own dynamic character
Comes later in the signal chain
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
33% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
The Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the Macchiato's live-ready compression for a driven signal.
Comes later in the signal chain
Klon Centaur
Klon
32% matchThe Klon's transparent midrange boost pushes the Macchiato's own compressed bass tone louder without recoloring it.
Comes later in the signal chain
One Control Strawberry Red Overdrive
One Control
30% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Vox Valvenergy Mystic Edge
Vox
28% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Vox Valvenergy Mystic Edge's dynamic character and Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's compressed voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Fuzz Master General
EarthQuaker Devices
15% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
The Boonar's Echorec-style repeats trail the Macchiato's live-ready compression into a vintage wash of echo. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Meris Polymoon
Meris
11% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Meris Polymoon's modulated voice goes after Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
Laney Black Country Customs Custard Factory Compressor
Laney
53% similarityShared character: various playing styles, compressor, compression
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
49% similarityShared character: combination, compressor, compression
DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze
Digitech
49% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, compression
Joyo R-27 Scylla Bass Compressor
Joyo
48% similarityShared character: dynamic control, bass, compressor
Boss CP-1X Compressor
Boss
47% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, transparent
Providence Bass Boot Comp BTC-1
Providence
44% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, bass
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss BC-1X, the Demon FX Call 76, the Laney Black Country Customs Custard Factory Compressor. Budget picks: Laney Black Country Customs Custard Factory Compressor, Ashdown Studio Compressor, DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze.
What pairs well with the Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Fuchs FBT-700, Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112 Bass Combo — The Richter's rehearsal-oriented bass EQ gives the Macchiato's live-ready compression a straightforward amp platform..
How much does the Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature cost?+
Around $304.87 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).