In the beginning.....

Abbey Sound began in 1975 in New Zealand, created by the ambition of one man ~ to build the best guitar amplifier in the world!

Ross Nicol, a former professional musician with a background in electrical and electronic engineering, is the driving force behind the company.

Having initially set up a workshop in a spare bedroom, then later expanding into his garage at home, Ross worked virtually day and night (in between gigs) - surfacing only occasionally for meals with his family - designing and building the first Abbey amplifier, based on the Beatles famous Vox AC-30.

Ross Nicol aka "The Amp Doctor"

 

Encouraged by steady demand for the diversifying product range of Abbey amplifiers and speakers throughout New Zealand, the decision was made to relocate to Australia in 1980.

Evolution.....

Setting up in a small factory in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Seaford, Ross began with a small team to further develop the product range.

For many years the company operated two complexes of rehearsal rooms in Victoria, located at Seaford and Port Melbourne, with several well-known Australian performers occasionally availing themselves of the facilities.

During this period all manufacturing was carried out at the premises in Port Melbourne, till being relocated back to a new larger factory at Seaford in the late 1990's.

To be continued....