Two-channel 50 watt tube combo with EL34 power amp, two Celestion Zephyr speakers and innovative concept
Combo from the Blackstar St. James series
Innovative circuit design with Switching Power Supply (SPS) for typical tube sounds and a low weight
Two 12" Celestion G12Z-70 Zephyr speakers
Preamp with two ECC83 tubes
Power amplifier with two EL34 tubes
50 watts of power, reducible to 2 watts
SAG mode for increased "sagging" of the power amp
Reactive load resistor allows operation without speakers for silent recording and silent stage setups
Channel I with Californian '60s Clean sound
Channel II classic British low gain Overdrive switchable +10 dB boost
Volume control for Channel I
Volume and Gain controls for Channel II
Common 3-band tone control for both channels
Integrated reverb effect
Integrated Cab Rig DSP speaker simulation with memory for three Speaker Sims
Serial FX loop with switchable level (+4 dBV/ -10 dBV)
Balanced XLR cab rig output
Line out/headphone jack with cab rig speaker simulation
Integrated audio interface
USB port for audio interface and connection to Blackstar Architect software
Speaker connections for 8 ohm or 16 ohm impedance guitar cabinets
Blackstar 2-button footswitch included
Sturdy light walnut plywood cabinet with black tolex cover
Illuminated Blackstar logo
Innovative combo for stage, Studio and living room
With the Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 212 Combo, the amplifier specialists from Northampton present an innovative tube combo for electric guitar, which combines a pleasingly low Gewicht of just 17 kg with extensive features for stage and recording studio. Based on an innovative circuit that combines classic tube technology with a modern switching power supply, the guitar amp delivers diverse vintage sounds between glassy cleans and a moderate low-gain overdrive. In addition to the option to reduce the power amp output, the St. James 50 EL34 comes with two Celestion Zephyr speakers for powerful sounds, while the integrated Reactive Load and the Cab Rig speaker simulation allow silent recording or silent stage performances. Furthermore, a reverb effect, an FX loop and an integrated USB audio interface complete the features of the St. James 50 EL34 guitar amplifier from Blackstar.
Flexible Vintage Sounds
With its two-channel ECC83 preamp, the St. James 50 EL34 212 Combo turns out to be a first-class all-rounder for classic styles between Blues and rock. While Channel I is clearly oriented towards Californian amps of the sixties and delivers glassy clean sounds with high effect pedal compatibility, Channel II promises a moderate low gain drive with typical British chime and first-class dynamic behavior. In addition to the switchable 10 dB boost, which significantly increases the distortion reserves of Channel II, the St. James 50 EL34 comes with a 3-band tone control to adjust the guitar sound and a harmonically tuned reverb effect.
The clear control panel of the two-channel Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 212 combo helps to quickly and intuitively adjust the guitar sound.
EL34 power amplifier with power reduction and Celestion Zephyr speaker.
The power amp of the Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 works naturally with two of the name-giving EL34 tubes and delivers 50 watts of power with a decidedly British sound character, which promises sufficient volume reserves for rehearsals and smaller gigs. The SAG mode provides a clear compression and a smoother feel. To use the amp at home, the power can also be reduced to a neighborly two watts. The Celestion G12Z-70 Zephyr speakers, which were specially developed for the St. James series, also turn out to be a sonic highlight. They not only promise a powerful sound with ideal tuning to the amp, but also contribute significantly to its low Gewicht.
Reactive load resistor and speaker simulation
To ensure that the St. James 50 212 Combo can be used for silent recording or contemporary silent stage environments, Blackstar equips it with a Reactive Load resistor and high-caliber speaker simulation. While the Reactive Load recreates the complex interaction between the power amp and voice coil of a speaker, the Blackstar Cab Rig Speaker Sim with powerful DSP promises particularly detailed and natural sound experiences when miking directly via the balanced XLR output, the line out or the integrated USB audio interface.
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