Series One range expands with three heads and two cabs 14-Jan-11
Blackstar Amplification has expanded its Series One (S1) range with the introduction of three new heads, a 2x12 cabinet and a standard-sized 4x12 cabinet. Here's their press release with al the details:
The Series One range of tube amplifiers has quickly gained acclaim among guitarists looking for the ultimate in tone. The new models, a direct result of feedback from end users, are the S1-50 Head, the S1-104EL34 & S1-1046L6 Heads, the S1-212 Cabinet and S1-412PRO A/B Cabinets. S1-50 Head
The S1-50 is a footswitchable two-channel, four mode, 50-Watt version of the S1-100, and it shares all the same features and versatility, including:
50-Watt tube head with DPR (Dynamic Power Reduction)
3x ECC83, 1x ECC 82, 2x EL34 tubes
Clean channel with Warm (circa 1960's British stack) and Bright (Class A) modes
Overdrive channel with Crunch and Super Crunch modes
ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) equipped tone controls
Presence and Resonance controls
Master Volume
Series effects loop
MIDI switching
Speaker emulated output
S1-104EL34 & S1-1046L6 Heads
The S1-104 is a footswitchable, four-channel 100-Watt tube head with six modes that shares the same feature set as the S1-200. It is available in two versions – EL34 and 6L6. The EL34 model has the same style and voicing as the S1-100, while the 6L6 version has a new look and is voiced to appeal to the modern high-gain metal player. Features include:
100-Watt tube head with DPR
3x ECC83, 1x ECC82, 4x EL34 or 4x 6L6 power tubes
Clean channel with Warm (circa 1960's British stack) and Bright (Class A) modes
Crunch channel with Crunch and Super Crunch modes
Two overdrive channels with high and low output damping
Two ISF-equipped tone controls
Presence and Resonance controls
Master Volume
Series effects loop
MIDI switching
Speaker emulated output
S1-212 Cabinet
The S1-212 is a 2x12 cabinet perfect for use as an extension cabinet for the S1-45 combo, or as a compact cab for use with a Series One head. Loaded with Celestion custom-designed Neodymium 12" speakers, it has excellent tone and focus. Features include:
S1-412PRO A/B Cabinets
The S1-412PRO cabinets are standardsize and are built using a false/fixed baffle construction for a more balanced mid-range response. When combined with a new specially-voiced, 8-Ohm Celestion Vintage 30 speaker developed exclusively for Blackstar, users get a 4x12 with tone and projection unlike any other in its class. Features include:
240-Watt/8-Ohm angled or straight standard size 4x12" extension cabinets
Switchable mono/stereo
Finger-jointed birch plywood construction
Special baffle for construction for more balanced mid-range response
Heavy gauge wire
Custom-voiced 8-Ohm Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
Pricing and Availability:
Blackstar Series One range new models will be available in March 2011, with U.S. MSRPs as follows: