Blackstar St. James 50 6L6 - 50 Watts Guitar Combo Amplifier

Highlights

• 50 W all‑tube combo amp with true valve tone — powerful enough for gigs, yet versatile enough for studio or home use

• 1× 12″ Celestion Zephyr speaker delivering full-bodied tone with punchy lows, clear mids, and articulate highs — ideal for rock, blues, metal and beyond

• Two independent channels (Clean and Overdrive) with a footswitch‑selectable voice/boost option for extra gain — from sparkling cleans to saturated overdrive

• Power reduction switch (50 W / Sag / 2 W) — gives flexibility to go loud on stage or stay quiet for home practice/recording without losing tube feel

• Built-in features for modern use: effects loop, digital reverb, USB audio output, speaker-emulated direct outputs (XLR / line / headphones) via onboard reactive load and speaker simulator

Key Features & Benefits

True Valve Tone with Vintage‑Modern Versatility
The amp’s all‑tube design (2× ECC83 preamp + 2× 6L6 power tubes) ensures rich harmonic content, dynamic response, and classic valve distortion. Whether you’re playing clean blues or heavy overdrive, the amp stays alive and responsive.

Clean to Crunch — Two Channels + Voice Control
Channel 1 delivers clear, American‑style cleans with tight lows and articulate highs. Channel 2, with the voice/boost engaged, unleashes a high‑gain overdrive that’s tight, punchy, and modern — great for rock, metal, or driven rhythm/lead tones.

Flexible Power for Any Setting
With selectable power levels (50 W, “Sag”, or 2 W), the amp can go from loud stage-ready volume to quiet bedroom‑friendly levels — all while retaining tube‑amp dynamics and character. Perfect for rehearsals, recording, home use, or small gigs.

Modern Connectivity & Recording‑Ready Setup
Built-in reactive load and cab simulation let you plug directly into a DAW, PA, headphones, or mixer — no mic’ing a cab needed. The effects loop and reverb add flexibility for pedals and atmospheric sounds.

Portable Yet Powerful
Despite being a full-featured 50 W tube amp, the St. James 50 remains surprisingly lightweight, making it easier to carry than traditional heavy valve amps — great for gigging musicians on the move.

Why You’ll Love It

• Full-fledged tube amp tone with a balance of clean clarity and overdriven aggression

• True versatility: cleans, crunch, high‑gain overdrive — all from the same amp

• Power reduction lets you use it at home without noise complaints

• Ready for modern recording or live performance setups out of the box

• Light enough to carry easily, without sacrificing sound quality