Blackstar St. James 100 100-watt Tube Amplifier Head

The St. James 100 head represents a groundbreaking addition to the Blackstar lineup, born from years of research and development to provide guitarists with a genuinely forward-thinking twist on valve-powered amplification. What makes it so distinctive? For starters, the St. James 100’s quartet of power tubes consists of two 6L6s and two El34s, which can be run all at once (100 watts) or isolated to either pure 6L6 mode or pure EL34 mode (50 watts). Thus, while the St. James 100 comes equipped with four footswitchable channels (Clean, Crunch, OD1, and OD2), these channels dramatically shift in tone when exploring the amp’s British, American, and combined power amplifier voicings. Next, each pair of channels features a dedicated control section comprising a 3-band EQ, Presence knob, and Reverb control, along with channel-specific Boost and Tight switches. And to aid recording guitarists and stage musicians who prefer to go direct, the St. James 100 also sports a built-in reactive load CabRig-equipped output. Finished off with a switchable Parallel/Series effects loop, MIDI, USB-C audio out, and one of the lightest builds you’ll find on any 100-watt head, the Blackstar St. James 100 strikes a perfect balance between old-school valve technology and innovative modern appointments.

FEATURES

• A high-power 100W head born from years of Blackstar research and development
• Strikes a balance between vintage tube design and modern upgrades
• Power section consists of 2 6L6s and 2 EL34s, which can be combined (100W) or played independently (50W)
• 3-position cut control tweaks the response of your power section from bright and defined to a warm, vintage vibe
• A trio of ECC83 tubes in preamp unleashes lush, complex saturation
• 4 footswitchable channels to choose from: Clean, Crunch, OD1, and OD2
• Each channel pair features an independent control section, including a 3-band EQ, Presence, and Reverb
• Channel-specific Tight, Boost, and Bright controls
• Global Master volume and 100% to 5% Power scaling switch allow you to achieve hard-hitting tones at a variety of volumes
• Switchable Series/Parallel effects loop with adjustable +2dBu/-10dBV switch and +2dB/+6dB button
• Includes a 6-way footswitch; also features an input for 2-way footswitch
• Comprehensive connectivity includes MIDI Thru/In and USB-C audio output
• XLR CabRig output and reactive load allow for effortless recording and direct tones; CabRig software features immaculate cab and microphone modeling
• Exceptionally light design is perfect for taking on the road

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:Tube
• Number of Channels:4
• Output Power:100W (EL34/6L6 half power switch, 5%-100% power control)
• Preamp Tubes:3 x 12AX7
• Power Tubes:2 x 6L6, 2 x EL34
• Reverb:Yes
• Effects:Overdrive
• EQ:2 x 3-band EQ, 2 x presence, 3-way cut switch
• Amp Modeling:3 x Cab Rig cabinet models
• Inputs:1 x 1/4"
• Outputs:3 x 1/4" (8/16 ohms), 1 x XLR (cab rig out), 1 x 1/4" (line out/headphones)
• Effects Loop:Series/Parallel FX Loop with Level switch
• MIDI I/O:2 x 5-pin DIN (In, Thru)
• USB:1 x USB-C
• Footswitch I/O:1 x 1/4" (2-way), 1 x XLR (6-way)
• Footswitch Included:Yes, Blackstar FS-23 footswitch
• Computer Connectivity:USB
• Bias Type:Adjustable Fixed
• Software:Cab Rig
• Construction Material:Black Tolex
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
• Height:9.48"
• Width:19.48"
• Depth:8.97"
• Weight:22.04 lbs.