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Blackstar Artist 30 tube guitar amp combo

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Blackstar Artist 30 tube guitar amp combo
Product no: 9000-0021-8788 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

With the Blackstar Artist 30 you get two different tube sounds in one amp combo. Channel 1 is a master volume channel with a sound that is every tube purists dream. It delivers a pure unadulterated tube sound with without excessive tone controls and overdrive circuits. Channel 2 offers more extensive controls with separate knobs for bass, middle, treble and gain. Channel 2 also features Blackstar's unique ISF circuit with a knob that lets you adjust your sound from typical American to characteristic British AC and everything in between. All of this is fully analogue and done by adjusting the ISF control. No modelling or other digital technologies are used. On top of this, the Artist 30 is equipped with reverb, an FX loop and it comes complete with a foot switch.

Infinite Shape Feature

For real tube enthusiasts, amp modelling is just not the same thing as a real tube amp. Before Blackstar's arrival on the scene, they just had to make do with one type of amp or purchase several different ones. With Blackstar's unique ISF circuit, however, there is now a true viable alternative. The circuit lets you change the amps character from American to British and everything in between. This isn't just done by adjusting the tone control. A separate ISF knob allows you to adjust the sound between American and British. It's not just the sound that's adjusted though, but also the way the amp reacts. And because it's controlled by a knob you can decide on the ideal mix yourself. The ISF circuit basically gives you two tube amplifiers for the price of one!

30 watts of versatility

The Artist 30's little brother, the Artist 15 has an output of 15 watts. As its name suggests the Artist 30 has an output of 30 watts. Both models are fitted with the same 6L6 tubes which means that they have to work harder on the Artist 30. This means you will enjoy a characteristic American drive/crunch at higher volumes on channel 1. The amp also responds well to overdrive and boost pedals if you feel you need a little bit extra. The second channel offers authentic British sounds with a typical top-boost sound produced at higher volumes. With 30 watts of power, the Artist 30 is suitable for small to medium sized gigs or studio work. The amp also features a speaker emulated out so that you can record without having to listen to a very high volume. The Artist 30 is one very versatile and stylish looking amp.

Specifications

Product features

Connectors	External speaker(s), Footswitch, Line-out
Number of channels	2
Number of speakers	2
Amp modelling	no
Effects loop	yes
Weight	25 - 29.9 kg
Built-in tuner	no
Built-in effects	reveb (analogue)
Colour	black
Speaker diameter	12 inches
Power attenuator	no
Amplifier type	tube
Amplifier valve	6L6
Power in Watts	11 - 15 Watts
Can be powered by battery	no

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	27,1 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	80,0 x 60,0 x 37,0 cm

Product specifications

Blackstar guitar amplifier combo
series: Artist
model: Artist 30
amplifier type: tube combo
colour: black
power: 30 W RMS
preamplifier tubes: 2x ECC83
power amp tubes: 2x 6L6
speaker: 2x 12-inch Celestion V
channels: 2
controls: ISF, Bass, Middle, Treble, Reverb, Master Volume
switches: on/off, standby
Connectors:
inputs:
- 1x guitar, TS mono jack
- speaker outputs:
- 1x 16 ohms TS jack
- 1x 8 ohms or 2x 16 ohms TS jack
- 1x speaker emulated out
FX loop
Foot switch (included)
dimensions: 612 x 486 x 258 mm
weight: 18 kg
foot switch, power cable and user manual
Special features: ISF circuit

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Monday 2 November 2015 By Richard | Bax Music

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