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St. James – the world’s lightest and most innovative 50 Watt valve amps.

Answering calls from guitarists everywhere for a valve amplifier that is truly lightweight and portable, Blackstar delivers the most advanced, innovative and best-sounding 50 Watt valve amps in the world. Available in a classic EL34 design and a higher gain 6L6 model, these amps are simple to use, but highly versatile. Developed after months of forensic examination of vintage valve amps, the intuitive two channel set-up delivers our best ever cleans and overdrives without compromise.

Why ‘St. James’?

St. James is one of the oldest parts of Northampton. It’s the site of an abbey from the 12th century that gives the area its name and is home to the Northampton Saints, our world-class rugby team’s grounds, and the iconic lift tower that dominates our skyline. Personally, for the Founders there was also a very significant James (Jim) in our history… not to mention the many guitarists that also share the name; Hendrix, Page, Hetfield, plus many more.

Features:

• The lightest 50W valve amps in the world with no compromise in tone or performance. The head weighs just 6.7kg (14.7lbs), the 1x12 combo only 12.8kg (28.2lbs) and the 2x12 combo only 17kg (37,5lbs).
• EL34 models: Classic low gain pedal platform with a +10dB clean boost to take it from ‘chimey’ to ‘creamy’ and beyond.
• 6L6 models: Classic US clean and modern high gain, with a Voice switch for more saturation and looser feel with plenty of resonant low-end ‘chug’.
• St. James retains the essential elements of traditional valve amps; specifically using valves in the preamp and the power amp, as well as the loose-coupling effect of an output transformer.
• Patent-applied-for design using a unique combination of a Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS) powering a real valve amp (valves in pre and power amp), a reactive load and advanced DSP for XLR and headphone outputs.
• Built-in reactive load allows you to drive the valves without a speaker connected. Perfect for recording or ‘silent stage’.
• Includes Cab Rig, our next-generation DSP speaker simulator that reproduces the sound and feel of a mic’d up guitar cab in incredible detail. Deep-dive using the accompanying free software and capture the incredible tones via USB / XLR out or headphones.
• Power Reduction switch allows you to select 50 Watts, 2 Watts or Sag to easily get the perfect balance of power and response for any situation from studio to stage.
• Exclusive Celestion Zephyr lightweight loudspeaker. We worked closely with Celestion to design a unique lightweight speaker that uses a traditional ferrite magnet. Based on the ‘soft parts’ and voicing of a Vintage 30, the Zephyr packs a huge tonal punch but at a fraction of the weight of a standard guitar amp speaker.
• Pro connectivity and integration into your setup using low latency USB audio as a valve interface for recording, and XLR D.I. for live use.

Specifications

• 50W Combo
• 2x ECC83 Pre Amp 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
• Series Effects Loop with Level Switch
• 2-Way Footswitch included
• 2x12” Clestion Zephyr G12Z-70 8 Ohm Speaker
• Black Tolex
• "Silver Birch" Fret
• 90V to 264V 50/60 Hz
• Weight 17 kg
• Dimensions(mm) 760x338x584

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