The Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature is an Ashdown compressor pedal, currently around $260.05. Close alternatives include the Demon FX Call 76 and the Boss BC-1X. It pairs well with the Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass and the Peavey MiniMAX 600 Watt Bass Amp Head.
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.
- compression
- eq
- compressor
- filter
- live
- studio
- bass
- simultaneous tone
Price updated Aug 27, 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. - Acoustic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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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
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
24% matchThe Vox Mini SuperBeetle's onboard compression and EQ complements the Macchiato's own live-ready compression.
Peavey MiniMAX 600 Watt Bass Amp Head
Peavey
9% matchAhead of the MiniMAX 600, the Macchiato's studio-grade compression keeps a reliable, boosted bass gain from spiking unevenly.
Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black)
Phil Jones
8% matchThe Macchiato's studio-grade compression evens out the attack before it ever reaches the Compact 2's own articulate, gigging-ready voice.
Phil Jones C2 RED
Phil Jones
5% matchWhat Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Laney Digbeth DBV212-4 Cabinet
Laney
5% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Boss Dual Cube Bass LX
Boss
5% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Gallien-Krueger MB108
Gallien Krueger
5% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Hiwatt Park P50B Super Bass Handwired 50W Bass Head
Hiwatt
5% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Pedals that stack with the Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
35% matchThe Screamer's mid-forward boost pushes into the Macchiato's live-ready compression for a driven signal.
Klon Centaur
Klon
34% matchThe Klon's transparent midrange boost pushes the Macchiato's own compressed bass tone louder without recoloring it.
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
21% matchThe 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)
Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal
pedal
14% matchThe Wet reverb's muted, subtle wash trails the Macchiato's own compressed bass tone without fighting it. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Hermida Zendrive
Hermida
9% matchBoth lean toward dynamic and compressed respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing
BK Butler 911 Tube Driver
pedal
9% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
IVY Gain Machine TPD-1 Standard
Ivy
8% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Boss SD-1W Super OverDrive Waza Craft
pedal
8% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
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Cheaper alternatives
Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Blaxx
70% similarityShared character: various_playing_styles, dynamic_control, compressor
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
70% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, compressor, compression
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
70% similarityShared character: combination, compressor, compression
Laney Black Country Customs Custard Factory Compressor
Laney
68% similarityShared character: various_playing_styles, compressor, compression
Joyo R-27 Scylla Bass Compressor
Joyo
68% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, bass, compressor
Fender Bassman Compressor
Fender
66% similarityShared character: dynamic_control, compressor, studio
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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 Demon FX Call 76, the Boss BC-1X, the Demon FX Optocoupler Bass Compressor Just. Budget picks: Blaxx BX-Bass Limit, Ashdown Velvet Compressor, Ashdown Studio Compressor.
What pairs well with the Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass, Peavey MiniMAX 600 Watt Bass Amp Head, Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) — The Vox Mini SuperBeetle's onboard compression and EQ complements the Macchiato's own live-ready compression..
How much does the Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature cost?+
Around $260.05 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).