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
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
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
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.