Blackstar Guitar Tube Amplifier St. James 6L6 50W 1x12"
The lightest and most innovative 50 watt tube amplifier in the world. In response to the demand from guitarists around the world for a tube amp that is truly lightweight and portable, Blackstar delivers the most advanced, innovative and best-sounding 50 watt tube amp available today. Available in a classic EL34 design and a 6L6 model with more gain, these amps are easy to use but extremely versatile. Developed after months of forensic research into vintage tube amps, the intuitive two-channel setup delivers the best Blackstar cleans and overdrives without compromise.
St. James is one of Northampton's oldest neighborhoods. The universal power supply is lightweight and can be used anywhere in the world. The built-in reactive load and professional connections make St. James perfect for quiet stages. Completely separate EQ circuits are used for each channel. This is achieved by switching potentiometers with two levels of control, meaning there is no compromise in sound between the two channels, even with shared EQ controls. The Sag setting creates more sag in the power supply to accentuate the all-important amp compression, the feel is softer and more vintage. Cab Rig overcomes the shortcomings of IR snapshots and uses state-of-the-art digital processes to reproduce the sound and feel of a miked guitar cab in incredible detail.
Over 250 mic and cab combinations can be stored in one of three memory slots. Each cab has a choice of mic type and axis, as well as room mics and master EQ. Use the free Architect software for a wide range of additional options.
Candlenut plywood ensures stability and lightness. Its favorable acoustic properties make for a road-ready cabinet that sounds great and won't let you down. The new illuminated St. James logo is inspired by our Artisan amplifiers.
This 1x12" combo weighs only 12.8 kg. This 6L6 model: Classic US clean and modern high gain amp. Also available as EL34 model: Classic low gain amp with a +10dB clean boost from 'chimey' to 'creamy' and far more. The St. James retains the essence of a traditional tube amp; specifically through the use of pre and power tubes, as well as 'sag' control of the output transformer. The built-in reactive load allows the tubes to be used without a speaker connected. Perfect for recording or the 'silent stage'. Includes Cab Rig, the next-generation Blackstar DSP speaker simulator that reproduces the sound and feel of a miked guitar cabinet in incredible detail.
Experience incredible sounds via USB/XLR output or headphones with the free software. With the Power Reduction switch, you can choose between 50 watts, 2 watts or Sag to find the perfect balance of power response for any situation, studio or stage.
Exclusive Celestion Zephyr lightweight speaker, developed in close collaboration with Celestion, uniquely lightweight, with a traditional ferrite magnet. Based on the soft parts and voicing of a Vintage 30, the Zephyr offers tremendous sonic performance, but at a fraction of the weight of a standard guitar amp speaker. Professional connectivity and integration into your setup through low latency USB audio as a tube interface for recording and XLR D.I. for live use.
- 50W Combo 2x ECC83 preamp tubes 2x 6L6 power amp tubes
- 2 channels, boost switch
- EQ Bass, Middle, Treble
- Power Reduction: 50W, Sag, 2W
- Reverb Built-in
- Reactive Load Cab Rig DSP
- USB Audio
- XLR Cab Rig Output
- Serial Effects Loop with Level Switch
- 2-Wayfootswitch included
- 1x12" Clestion Zephyr speaker
- light brown tolex
- black basketweave fabric
- power supply 90V to 264V 50/60 Hz
