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St. James - The Lightest and Most Innovative 50 Watt Tube Amplifier in the World!
Blackstar answers guitarists' demand worldwide for a tube amp that's truly lightweight and portable, delivering the most advanced, innovative and great-sounding 50-watt tube amplifiers available today. Available in a classic EL34 design and a 6L6 model with more gain, these amps are easy to use yet extremely versatile. Developed after months of forensic study of vintage tube amplifiers, the intuitive two-channel setup delivers our best cleans and overdrives with no compromise.
Why "St. James"?
St. James is one of the oldest districts of Northampton. It once housed a 12th-century abbey that gave the area its name and is home to the Northampton Saints, the world-class rugby team, and the iconic lift tower that dominates the skyline.
Insider Information:
- The universal power supply is lightweight and can be used worldwide from 90V to 264V 50/60Hz.
- The built-in reactive load and professional connections make St. James perfect for quiet stages.
- Each channel uses completely separate EQ circuitry. This is achieved by using switching potentiometers with two control positions, which means there are no tonal compromises between the two channels, even when EQ controls are shared.
- The Sag setting creates a stronger power-supply "sag" to accentuate the amp's compression; the feel is softer and more vintage.
- Cab Rig overcomes the shortcomings of IR "snapshots" and uses state-of-the-art digital processing to reproduce the sound and feel of a miked guitar cabinet with incredible detail.
- Over 250 mic-and-cabinet combinations can be stored across three memory slots.
- Each cab offers a choice of microphone type and axis, plus room mics and a master EQ. Use the free Architect software to access a wide range of additional possibilities.
- Candlenut plywood provides stability and lightness. Its advantageous acoustic properties create a roadworthy cabinet that sounds great and won't let you down.
- The new illuminated St. James logo is inspired by the Artisan amplifiers.
Features
- The lightest 50-watt tube amplifiers in the world, with no compromise in tone or performance. The head weighs only 6.7 kg and the 1x12" combo only 12.8 kg.
- EL34 models: Classic low-gain amp with a +10dB clean boost from 'chimey' to 'creamy' and much more.
- 6L6 models: Classic US clean and modern high-gain amp, with a Voice switch for more saturation and a looser playing feel with plenty of resonant "chug" in the low end.
- The St. James preserves the essentials of a traditional tube amplifier; in particular through the use of preamp and power tubes, and the output transformer's "Sag" control.
- The patent-pending design uses a unique combination of a Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) that drives a true tube amplifier (tubes in preamp and power amp), a reactive load and advanced DSP for XLR and headphone outputs.
- The built-in reactive load lets you run the tubes without a connected speaker. Perfect for recording or the "silent stage".
- Includes Cab Rig, the next-generation DSP speaker simulator that reproduces the sound and feel of a miked guitar cabinet with incredible detail. Experience amazing tones over 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 and response for any situation, whether studio or stage.
- Exclusive Celestion Zephyr lightweight speaker. In close collaboration with Celestion, Blackstar developed a unique light speaker that uses a traditional ferrite magnet. Based on the "soft parts" and intonation of a Vintage 30, the Zephyr delivers huge sonic performance at a fraction of the weight of a standard guitar amp speaker.
- Professional connectivity and integration into your setup via low-latency USB audio as a tube interface for recording and XLR D.I. for live use.
Technical Specifications
- 50-watt combo
- 2x ECC83 preamp tubes
- 2x 6L6 power 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-way footswitch included
- 1x 12" Celestion Zephyr speaker
- Black Tolex
- "Silver Birch" grill cloth
- Power supply: 90V to 264V 50/60 Hz
- Weight: 12.8 kg
- Dimensions: 535 x 462 x 259 mm
Scope of delivery
- 1 x Blackstar St. James 50 6L6 Combo Black
- 1 x 2-way footswitch
Specification
- Product number 00097171
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