{"product_id":"✨mint✨-blackstar-st-james-50-6l6-1x12-valve-combo-50w-guitar-amp-footswitch","title":"✨MINT✨ Blackstar St James 50 6L6 1x12 Valve Combo 50w Guitar Amp + Footswitch!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlackstar St James 50 6L6 1x12 Valve Combo Amp + Footswitch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb example of the Blackstar St. James 50 6L6 1x12 valve combo, finished in Black Tolex with the distinctive Silver Birch fret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest selling points of the St. James series is its remarkably low weight. Blackstar developed the range specifically to deliver the sound, response and feel of a full-size valve amplifier without the usual bulk, and this combo weighs just 12.8kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the top panel proudly states, it was designed as “The Lightest 50W Valve Amp in the World.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it a particularly appealing choice for players who want a genuine 50 watt valve combo without having to haul around a traditional heavy valve amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example has seen very light home use only and remains in near-mint condition, with just a few very minor cosmetic marks from careful ownership. It has been extremely well looked after and presents beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplied with the Blackstar 2-way footswitch.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe St. James 6L6 is one of the most versatile models in the range, combining classic American-inspired clean tones with a more modern, high-gain second channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChannel 1 is voiced around bright, articulate clean sounds with excellent low-end definition and plenty of headroom, while Channel 2 offers a tighter and more aggressive overdrive character with strong mids and plenty of gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional Voice option further revoices the overdriven preamp for more saturation and a looser, more contemporary high-gain response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ultra-lightweight design at just 12.8kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 50 watt all-valve 1x12 combo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 2 x ECC83 preamp valves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 2 x 6L6 power valves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Celestion Zephyr 12” speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Two footswitchable channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Footswitchable Channel 2 Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 50W, 2W and Sag power modes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Master volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Digital reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Effects loop with level switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Built-in reactive load\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Blackstar Cab Rig advanced DSP cabinet simulator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• USB audio output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Balanced XLR DI output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Headphone \/ line output\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• External speaker outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Lightweight Candlenut plywood cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Black Tolex with Silver Birch fret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Blackstar 2-way footswitch included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilt-In Reactive Load \u0026amp; Cab Rig\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother major advantage of the St. James platform is the built-in reactive load, allowing the amplifier to be run without a speaker connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with Blackstar’s Cab Rig cabinet simulation technology, this makes the amp extremely useful for silent recording, direct-to-PA use and studio work without needing an additional external load box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB and balanced XLR outputs further expand the recording and live options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e50W, 2W \u0026amp; Sag Modes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selectable power modes make the St. James far more practical than many traditional 50 watt valve combos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50W mode provides maximum headroom and output for rehearsal and live use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2W mode allows the amp to be pushed harder at much more manageable home and studio volume levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSag mode introduces additional power-supply compression for a softer, more vintage-style response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it equally comfortable at home, in the studio, at rehearsal or on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has had home use only and remains in near-mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are just a few slight cosmetic marks from careful use, but nothing significant. The cabinet, grille, controls and fittings all present extremely well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier has been fully tested and is working exactly as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Blackstar St. James 50 6L6 1x12 combo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Blackstar 2-way footswitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mains lead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Chordplay Guitars?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Independent, family-run guitar shop based in Darwen, Lancashire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Open seven days a week, with a friendly, knowledgeable team always happy to help\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Specialising in carefully selected new and used guitars and equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Every used item is carefully checked over and cleaned before sale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Honest, detailed condition descriptions so you know exactly what you’re buying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part exchange welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Buyers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImport duties, taxes, VAT and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost and are the buyer’s responsibility.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease check with your country’s customs authority before purchasing to determine what additional charges may apply.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chordplay Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55465294954838,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/4144\/2390\/files\/236ACA90-BF64-45A1-B2CA-961CE7325A82.jpg?v=1790100729","url":"https:\/\/www.chordplay.co.uk\/products\/%e2%9c%a8mint%e2%9c%a8-blackstar-st-james-50-6l6-1x12-valve-combo-50w-guitar-amp-footswitch","provider":"Chordplay Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}