Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 Head

• Top from the Blackstar St. James series
  
• Innovative circuit concept with Switching Power Supply (SPS) for typical tube sounds and a low weight
• Preamp with two ECC83 tubes
• Power amplifier with two EL34 tubes
• 50 watts 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 beige-gray "Fawn" tolex covering
• Illuminated Blackstar logo

With the Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 Head, the amplifier specialists from Northampton present an innovative tube top for electric guitar, which combines a pleasingly low Gewicht of just 6.7 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 an integrated Reactive Load and the Cab Rig speaker simulation for 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.

With the two-channel ECC83 preamp, the St. James 50 EL34 head turns out to be a first-class all-rounder for almost any style. 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 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. and the amp can also be used in the home four walls, the power can be reduced to a neighbor-suitable two wat ts.

To ensure that the St. James 50 Head 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 simulates the complex interaction between the power amplifier and the voice coil of a loudspeaker, the Blackstar Cab Rig Speaker Sim with powerful DSP promises particularly detailed and natural sound experiences when recording directly via the balanced XLR output, the line out or the integrated USB audio interface.