I use this with one 4x12 jackson, red eminence spkrs, two 4x12s jackson, reds, or a 2x12 cab celestion lead 80s depending on where im at. Blackstar series one s150 50w head andertons music co. Hey guys, i just bought myself a brand new amp, the wonderful ht40. Review of blackstar ht1r combo amp the blackstar ht1r is aimed largely at practice or home recording. All series one amplifiers have plated through double sided pcbs for the increased mechanical integrity this construction affords. Hi guys, ive just ordered a ht5r, i tried the old one with the 10 speaker and i found it great, so i could not not buy the ht5r meanwhile, ive created a doc with the ht5r control panel and a text part, with no mark on the knobs, so i can remember the settings i. The idea was to produce an amp that could offer a variety of highquality tones and maintain them at any volume level. Bluepingu, i think thats more likely because the youtube vids are a bit poor at recording. Apr 22, 2010 its just so subjective in a live rock and roll environment.
Blackstar id series club page 2 telecaster guitar forum. Usually im into vintage looking combos think fenderish, but this the without a doubt the best. Second, it absolutely has to sound the best on the market. Blackstar series one 104el34 demo of suggested settings. Blackstar ht club 50 amplifier quick start manual pdf view. Blackstar series one 104 6l6 kemper profiles reampzone.
The isf control shifts the response of the three control tone stack between at one end a us response and at the other a uk. Blackstar series one 200 demo of suggested settings with andy. Setting new standards in tonal flexibility, the deceptively simple preamp section has four worldbeating channels 6 modes which are further augmented by dual. The blackstar amplification series one 1046l6 is the newest fullpower offering from these british tone wizards. Im looking for a really nice amp for jamming in the cave. A guide of presets and amp settings that are best for marshall or fender amplifiers, with eq for rock, blues, grunge and a variety of other.
At home, in the studio or on the road, our awardwinning series one valve amps will always deliver. This is supposed to be blackstars flagship amp, what a sad representation of their amp making abilities. Thought to be one of the more optimal fender amp settings. Yet sales of guitars and amps continue to be strong, thanks to a number of positive factors including, ironically, a certain plastic guitarbased computer game. Yet another new addition to blackstars continually expanding catalogue, the id. The tube combo sounded great, but without the gain fully engaged you couldnt get a great clean, or slightly pushed clean sound which i really liked which wasnt too quiet and muted. The chassis, for mechanical integrity, are seam welded 1. A single raging tubepowered watt with unique pushpull output stage pushes surprising amounts of air through the 8 speaker, with the patented infinite shape control equalizer spanning the tonal globe for a wealth of different sounds.
Andy james of sacred mother tongue demonstrates some riffs through the series one 100 demonstrating the suggested settings in the series. The s1212 is a 2x12 cabinet perfect for use as an extension cabinet for the s145 combo, or as a compact cab for use with a series one head. View and download blackstar ht club 50 quick start manual online. The series one 100 offers a variety of highquality sounds at all volumes. Most of them are excellent value and in spite of all of my reluctance to admit it, the best sound every bit as good as hardware and if you buy a plug in, you have as many instantiations of that plugin as your system will allow. One button press and its doing exactly what the knobs show. If some of you have good settings for the ht5 series, id really like to hear them, so we could also offer a sheet with settings. Whoever or whatever you blame for it, the worst recession in postwar history has generally not been good news for british manufacturing. Blackstar series one 212 2x12 extension cabinet the s1212 is a 2x12 cabinet perfect for use as an extension cabinet for the s145 combo, or as a compact cab for use with a series one head. The 6 mode series one has two more tubes than a ht 100, so 4 more gain stages. Sep 23, 2011 the series one do use op amps in the gain stages so no its not pure tube.
Its a one watt tube amp that comes in head or combo form, with or without an onboard reverb, sharing the bloodline with the hugely successful ht5. Michael casswellsets out to see if he can do just that with blackstars mighty series one 1046l6. Yet another new addition to blackstar s continually expanding catalogue, the id. The series one design sets new standards for tone and versatility. Jan, 2011 andy james of sacred mother tongue demonstrates some riffs through the series one 104el34 demonstrating the suggested settings in the series one 104el34 handbook. Blackstar ht stage60 mkii series amplifiers are truly inspiring to play. Designed to produce the ultimate guitar tone, built to withstand the rigors of touring. As with all blackstar products, the series one amplifiers are designed for maximum reliability. The isf control shifts the response of the three control tone stack between at one end a us response and at the other a uk response. The s150 head has 2 channels and 4 footswitchable modes so you dont lack any tonal flexibility as was always the case with series one amps.
Blackstar series one 50 demo of suggested settings with andy. Despite being made in korea, the blackstar amps are designed in the uk and sound top notch. Blackstar id core 20 version 2 black andertons music co. British amp and stompbox manufacturer blackstar is known among guitar players for its artisan series of handwired amps that crunch, and its one series, a line of higain models for metal freaks. With that said, the ht club 40s reverb is very reverby at high settings and less so at low settings.
Even at the most extreme settings, the overdrive channel remains natural sounding. The blackstar venue series ht club 50 50w tube guitar amp head offers the same feature set as the ht club 40 combo in a versatile head format. Core stereo 10 is a small combo that looks set to change peoples perception of what a first amp, or practice amp, can and should do. Its versatile and small making it easy to use in any home situation, whether in the lounge or bedroom with up to 6 different voicings so that you can get a great sound, no matter what style of music you play. Blackstar series one 100 demo of suggested settings with. Blackstar is an american animated science fantasy television series, produced in 1981 by lou scheimer and norm prescott for filmation.
Sep 22, 2010 hey guys, i just bought myself a brand new amp, the wonderful ht40. But i was wondering if any other blackstar owners could recommend me any special settings. Jun, 2014 hi guys, ive just ordered a ht5r, i tried the old one with the 10 speaker and i found it great, so i could not not buy the ht5r meanwhile, ive created a doc with the ht5r control panel and a text part, with no mark on the knobs, so i can remember the settings i really like, for songs or for specific sounds. Powered by el34 tubes, this 100watt head has 3 footswitchable channels, blackstars infinity shape control, and even a line output with speaker emulation. Blackstar series one 104el34 guitar amp blackstar amplification. Normally, theyve had a really nice old jcm900 that apparently kicked the bucket in the last few weeks, and they have instead replaced it with a blackstar series one 100 amp through the old marshal cab. This pack has 72 profiles 38 direct, 14 merged and 20 studio with various configurations and mods including clean with bright and warm settings, crunch with super crunch settings, overdrive 1 and overdrive 2.
Built on the rocksolid foundation of the classic 100w el34 power stage, this series one 100 sets new standards for clean and crunch tones. Another cya method is buttons for 3 banks of 4 presets on the front of the amp first 12 patches using the footswitch. The brand is back this year with a new range of tube amps called ht venue which ought to be less expensive but still versatile. Its obviously digital, and while thats not a slam, if youre looking for a spring reverb, this amp doesnt have one. Andy james of sacred mother tongue demonstrates some riffs through the series one 50 demonstrating the suggested settings in the series. When i bought my guitar it came with a small 10 watt amp that sounded like crap, so i have been shopping around for amps and was advised by a local music store to try out the blackstar id series. I also have the blackstar htv112 extension cab hooked up. Blackstar series one 104el34 demo of suggested settings with. Blackstar ht5 amp settings justin guitar community.
But i assume the 5th tube is only used on the hi gain modes. The patented isf control is unique to blackstar amplification and represents a major step forward in tone shaping flexibility. So i was playing a gig the other night at a bar i play pretty often. Blackstar ht club 50 quick start manual pdf download. Blackstar series one 50 gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Blackstar artisan artisan 30 quick start manual pdf download.
View online quick start manual for blackstar ht club 50 amplifier or simply click download button to examine the blackstar ht club 50 guidelines offline on your desktop or laptop computer. The series was filmations second fantasy epic, the first being the freedom force, a segment of tarzan and the super 7. Amp head from blackstar amplification in the series one. An innovative 50 watt, two channel valve head, with isf, digital reverb and effects loop. With the voice button out, you get a little less gain. Despite this dearth of humanity on stage, however, it shines as a practice amp and as a computerready recording amp. Blackstar ht1r 1watt 1x8 guitar combo amp with reverb. These astonishingly affordable amps and cabinets give you a bouquet of toneshaping options you can use to dial in the character and expression of your sound. Using factory presets and one customized bank of clean, dirty, and effected sounds at stage volume, the blackstar id. It has two very clean settings, a warm and a bright one. The series one 50 includes midi switching capability for channel selection, so you can integrate this amp with a rackmounted midicapable effects rig for hasslefree allinone channeleffects switching. I have an egnater tourmaster 4100 head and it destroys the series one in tone in every possible area. The blackstar ht1r combo amp is a lowwatt tone machine with multiple personalities, perfect for recording and practice.
The blackstar ht5r combo is the best deal to break into the world of blackstar amps and get accustomed with its sound. Blackstar ht stage 60 mark ii 2x12 60watt tube combo amp. There are still no other forums that i can find that have any blackstar settings either. Blackstar venue series ht club 50 50w tube guitar amp head. A versatile head with advanced toneshaping capabilities and reverb. The patentappliedfor isf control is unique to blackstar amplification and represents a major step forward in tone shaping flexibility. Now, im not opposed to the brand at all, ive heard some decent tones in clips but last night i just couldnt find any. Like all our products, this amp is the result of countless hours of painstaking research and development by our worldclass design team. Blackstar series one 1046l6 guitar amp blackstar amplification. One thing that may be a savior if you get lost during a set is to put it into manual mode at the amp.
I tested the series one 50 with a blackstar 2x12 closedback cabinet loaded with celestion customdesigned neo 12. Loaded with celestion vintage 30 speakers it has excellent tone and focus. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Nov 18, 2009 the blackstar series one 100 is a serious piece of guitar amp technology with a modern design that can appeal to a wide assortment of guitarists at an affordable price. The id core 20 is one of the best sounding practice amps available on the market today. Blackstar series one 100 demo of suggested settings with andy james duration. Made in 2009 this 45w 2x12 combo is designed and engineered by blackstar amplification uk. I dont have mine to hand, but i will post what ive got dialled in on mine currently, once i get home.
Selecting the warm mode with the same guitar and amp settings brought the tone into. Blackstar has many notable similarities to heman and the masters of the universe, which was produced shortly afterwards. Discussion how are the cleans on the blackstar id core 10. Built to last, versatile and with a tone that is unsurpassable the series one is everything a professional valve guitar amp should be. Andy james of sacred mother tongue demonstrates some riffs through the series one 104el34 demonstrating the suggested settings in the. This way its more easily ignored for those who just want to talk. How do i make a blackstar series one 100 sound decent. Designed to last a lifetime, series one cabinets have a 18mm fingerjointed birch ply cabinet and heavy gauge wiring. Any suggestions would be great, blues rock with a bit of metal. Discussion how are the cleans on the blackstar id core. Blackstar series one 1046l6 demo with andy james youtube. This is supposed to be blackstar s flagship amp, what a sad representation of their amp making abilities. I love the sound of glowing tubes, but ive been led.
The blackstar ht5r is a small 5 watt amp, recently upgraded to a 12 speaker from 10. This two channel head is equally at home in the rehearsal room, studio or club size venue. Andy james of sacred mother tongue demonstrates some riffs through the series one 200 demonstrating the suggested settings in the series. Low settings, counter clockwise, will deliver a clean sound. Andy james of sacred mother tongue demonstrates some riffs through the series one 104el34 demonstrating the suggested settings in the series one 104el34 handbook. I bought the 30 watt and boy am i glad i bought this amp, it is super. View and download blackstar artisan artisan 30 quick start manual online. Check out the recommended settings at the blackstar website. Had been shopping for a really good sounding, versatile, 50w, 2channel, alltube head for years and finally settled on this one. Since he had never heard of this planet, john figured he would never see earth again and settled in to his new life on sagar. If that isnt enough we have also included boosted profiles with a keeley ts808. The 4 mode series ones has less gain than the ht100 and one extra tube in the gain stage. Its also less noticeable if you dont scoop the mid on the eq.
The blackstar series one s150 head expands blackstar s ever popular flagship series one line by offering a mediumpowered amp in head format. Low power exotic tube combos may be flavour of the month but nothing beats a stack when youre looking to make a big impression. Series one professional guitar amps blackstar amplification. I spent an hour or so trying to figit with all the settings to no avail. Might have a few quid left from sale of bike and was considering splashing out on a nice amp just wondering can the series one 45 be used at home levels. Tube guitar amp head from blackstar amplification in the series one series. Blackstar artisan artisan 30 quick start manual pdf.
Blackstar episode guide filmation astronaut john blackstar was sucked through a black hole and awakened to find himself stranded on the planet sagar. We have set up a separate forum area to discuss everything related to the coronavirus covid19. I dont gig just jam at home and would love to finally have a quality amp. Remember that there are two od voicings on that amp. Blackstar series one 100 demo of suggested settings with andy. Thank you for purchasing this blackstar series one amplifier. Since several of us now own or will soon own one of these beauties, i thought we should start a thread that contains settings we like. Even at the most extreme settings, the overdrive channels remain natural sounding. With its dual patent design, series one raises the bar for valve tone and flexibility. Core 10w for three years, i can tell you that it is in fact insanely versatile. Perhaps now is as good a time as any for the debut of blackstars longawaited series 1 range. Its better to be able to play one song well than five songs poorly. I ended up with many channel 2 tone settings i really liked, but my number one was with the bass eq nearly wide open, mid eq around 3 oclock, the treble backed off to around 4 o clock, and the isf knob set to 12 oclock, giving me plenty of cream on. The blackstar series one 100 is a serious piece of guitar amp technology with a modern design that can appeal to a wide assortment of guitarists at an affordable price.