Blackstar S1-104EL34 Guitar Amplifier Head (100 Watts)

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With four channels, switchable 10/100-watt power, 3-band EQ and Infinite Shape control, and much more, this flexible head delivers screaming tone for days!

The Blackstar S1-104EL34 offers Clean and Crunch channels, plus two high-gain overdrive channels (with high and low output damping) plus a second Overdrive Channel EQ (complete with independent ISF). The three-band EQ works with the Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) to provide infinite tone-shaping control. The Master section provides Master Volume, Resonance, and Presence controls. Four EL34 power tubes deliver the best of British hi-gain tone. Dynamic Power Reduction (DPR) reduces the power up to 90% with no loss of tone, ideal for studios and smaller venue gigs. Professional touches include a Series Effects Loop, Emulated Speaker output, and MIDI switching.

Features

- 100 watt head with built-in DPR power reduction
- 4 x ECC83, 1 x ECC82, 4 x EL34 valves
- 4 switchable channels
- Clean channel with Warm (Plexi) and Bright (Class A) type modes
- Crunch channel with Crunch and Super Crunch modes
- Two overdrive channels with high and low output damping
- Two ISF equipped tone control sections
- Presence and resonance controls
- Master Volume
- Series effects loop
- MIDI switching
- Speaker emulated output

- Power (RMS): 100 watts

Valves:
- 4 x EL34
- 3 x ECC83
- 1 x ECC82

- Weight (kg): 27.2
- Dimensions (mm): 705 x 285 x 278.5
- Footswitch: FS-3 supplied

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-390-8737
Email: enquiries@blackstaramps.com
Web: https://blackstaramps.com/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted November 1, 2011 by a customer from aol.com

"The sound, the power, the looks, the quality, IT CAN NOT BE BEAT!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I've only had this amp for a month and I'm already in deep love with it. I can not imagine playing thru anything else. The sound, the power, the looks, IT CAN NOT BE BEAT!

Sound
The tones I was able to achieve from this were absolutely amazing. Within just a few minutes I was able to dial it in for the exact sound I was looking for. Handles deep bass sounds and high treble very well. Ive had Mesa's, I've had Marshall's, and within an hour, this amp became my all time favorite. Sounds absolutely amazing matched with my les Paul Custom. The Blackstar handles everything from Metal to acoustic style rock beautifully!

Features
The ability to adjust the wattage from 100W down to 10W is great. It allows me to practice at home at lower levels without losing any of the tone or distortion. The ISF control is much cooler and usefull than I ever thought it would be. It allows me to change the sound fast and easily without having to re-adjust all of the EQ settings.

Ease of Use
Having 4 channels makes adjustments pointless. Once its set up to my liking, all I have to do is switch between the channels.

Quality
So far this unit has taken everything I dished out to it. Well packaged for shipping and built like a tank.

Value
I can not imagine ever playing thru anything other than a Blackstar. This thing rocks!

Manufacturer read more Support
I had a few questions regarding operation of the unit so I emailed Blackstar directly. They responded within hours and answered each question perfectly. They seem to be a caring company looking to please each customer.

The Wow Factor
This amp doesn't just sound amazing, it looks fantastic to. The gloss black front with the silver knobs has a look that cant be beat.

Musical Background:
Active Musician

Musical Style:
Rock, Metal
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