Blackstar Studio 10 Valve Combos - EL34 vs 6L6 Tone Comparison

In this video, Sam is joined by Steve Marks from Blackstar Amplification to run through the features of the new Studio 10 combos and take a listen to the differences between the EL34 and 6L6 models. Check out each model here:

Studio 10 EL-34: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/blackstar...

Studio 10 6L6: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/blackstar...

Studio 10 KT-88: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/blackstar...

The Studio 10 range of guitar amplifiers from Blackstar offers three different models, each with distinctive tonal characteristics. They're all single ended, class-A valve combos utilising a single ECC-83 pre-amp tube and a Celestion 12" Seventy-80 driver, but the difference comes in the valves used for the power amp stage.

An EL34 model offers a more British sounding tone, a little darker and more compressed and mid-focused, whereas the 6L6 model has more of an American sound to it with it's sparkling, glassy cleans. The KT-88 model is slightly different, as it features Blackstar's unique ISF tone pot, which allows you to blend either a more British or American tone.

Very simple to use, with just controls for gain, tone, reverb and master, these 10w amps allow for great tones at lower levels, either at home or in the studio, but they're also loud enough for small gigs and rehearsals. Each amp features a boost or drive switch, each with an individual circuit tailored to best suit the output valves that are being used, and a great sounding digital reverb offers a lovely emulation of a boutique spring reverb.

There's options to connect an additional speaker cabinet(s), a series effects loop, foot switch connector to engage the boost and reverb and a post-master volume emulated headphones/line out, great for silent practice or for connecting to a PA.

Take a quick listen to the differences between the EL34 and 6L6 models here with PMTVUK, and try one out for yourself at your local Professional Music Technology...

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