Blackstar Amplification Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 Head

Weighing in at only 6.7 KG, the Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 Head is the lightest 50 watt valve head amplifier in the world. This EL34 model has a ‘Classic’ valve preamp based on a much-loved British ‘Class A’ amplifier of the early ’60s. It comes with built-in reactive load and Cab Rig simulator technology, low latency USB, XLR D.I. and effects loop. A Power Reduction switch allows you to select 50 Watts, 2 Watts or Sag for a range of performance and practice scenarios.

The Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 Head is now available from Merchant City Music, online and in our Glasgow store. We ship fast to the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 Head – Lightweight, Classic Guitar Head

Answering calls from guitarists everywhere for a valve amplifier that is truly lightweight and portable, the new St. James 50 EL34 Head more than meets the brief, delivering uncompromised tonal performance and advanced features to boot. This classic EL34 model is simple to use, but highly versatile. Developed after months of forensic examination of vintage valve amps, the intuitive two channel set-up delivers Blackstar’s best ever clean and overdrive tones without compromise

Blackstar St. James 50 EL34 Head Features

• Ultra-lightweight 50 Watt Head
• 2 x ECC83, 2 x EL34
• Two footswitchable channels
• Footswitchable Channel II Boost (‘top boost’)
• 50W / 2W / Sag power reduction
• Master Volume
• Digital Reverb
• Effects loop with effects level switch
• USB audio output
• Cab Rig advanced DSP cabinet simulator
• XLR D.I. output
• Cab Rig advanced DSP cabinet simulator
• Footcontroller included
• Stunning boutique look including illuminated logo

Unusually for valve amplifiers, St. James amps are designed with a universal input power supply. This means that the mains input range is rated at 100Vac to 240Vac and capable of operating at 50Hz and 60Hz. (They are actually tested beyond these rated limits.) Therefore, these products can be used anywhere in the world without needing to adjust anything. Not only will they simply function wherever used, but they will also be completely consistent in tone and output power, regardless of any changes or fluctuations in local mains supply. Along with the size and weight benefits, this makes them ideal for a musician who travels internationally.