Blackstar Artisan 15

The Artisan 15 – beautiful looks and beautiful tone. Two channels, one based on an EF86 Pentode and the other an ECC83 Triode, refine legendary vintage and boutique reference tones. The EL84 based power section is switchable between a 5W triode mode and a more dynamic 15W pentode mode configuration, for the ultimate in low power valve amplifier flexibility.

Each Artisan amplifier is designed to offer the widest range of classic vintage and boutique tones to the highest possible sonic standard. This is achieved by the design of electronic circuits that work in harmony with the finest components and materials available. All of the amplifiers are simple in their operation, and yet deceptively flexible in their functionality.

Valve tone refined
Artisan amps are inspired by some of the most revered guitar amps in history, refined by our decades of guitar amplifier design experience for the ultimate in valve tone.

In keeping with these iconic designs, we chose ECC83 and EF86 preamp valves. The ECC83 dual triode has an exquisite British vintage feel whereas the EF86 pentode valve was used in very early American guitar amplifier designs to provide unique gain and compression characteristics, the extra gain of the EF86 allows the power amplifier to be driven harder for more compression and rich harmonic distortion.

Built without compromise
Artisan amps are built to last a lifetime and effortlessly combine vintage style and rugged, road tested reliability. The point-to-point tag board construction, welded steel chassis and finger-jointed birch-ply cabinet are complemented by beautiful vintage red Tolex. The quality and attention to detail are evident throughout each amp, from the solder joints on each turret, to the ‘running wheat’ engraving design on the front panel.

Key Details

Class A 15W Combo
Switch for 5W triode mode / 15W pentode mode
2 x EL84 output valves
EF86 channel
ECC83 channel
Hi and Lo inputs perfect for channel blending
Impedance selector
Celestion G12M Greenback (Also available with a Celestion Vintage 30)