"Blackstar's St. James 100 Redefines Power: The Future of Tube Amps is Here"

# Blackstar St. James 100: A Powerhouse of Tones and Design

Blackstar’s St. James range of tube amps has just been taken to new heights with the unveiling of St. James 100 – the British firm’s flagship four-channel St. James unit, which is said to be “the world’s lightest” 100-watt amp

## The Game-Changer: Lightweight Power

The St James collective, first arrived in 2022, is remarkably lightweight and redefines the weight category for valve amps. Blackstar has combined genuine tube tones with a weight category that won’t break your back.

## Versatility and Raw Power

St. James 100 is now available in both head and 2×12 combo formats. It offers unadulterated and “raw power” with switchable and mixable tubes. Equipped with both 6L6 and EL34 tubes that can be mix-and-matched, this amp promises versatility and nuanced tonal qualities of each distinct type.

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## Redefining Valve Amplifiers

Blackstar reimagines the valve amplifier and redefines it for the 21st century. The St. James 100 perfectly combines real-valve tone with modern convenience, connectivity, and portability, setting a new benchmark for valve amplifiers.

## Unmatched Specs

The control panel of St. James 100 offers toggles to navigate between Clean, Crunch, OD1, or OD2 channels. Additional voice switches further expand its tonal potential. The amp also features Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Reverb parameters, and channel-specific Volume and Gain controls, with a Master Volume and Power attenuator knob that scrolls from 5% to 100%.

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## A Modern Powerhouse

St. James 100 incorporates modern features such as CabRig output for direct recording and FOH projection, an Effects Loop, dedicated Solo pot with 6 dB boost, and MIDI connectivity. Additionally, it allows for USB connectivity to Blackstar’s Architect Software.

## The Weight Advantage

Weighing a mere 18.9kg for the combo version and 10.1kg for the head version, the St. James 100 is lighter than its rivals, affirming its position as a lightweight powerhouse. The Celestion Zephyr speakers maintain the classic Blackstar tone while reducing the overall weight.

## Availability and Pricing

The Blackstar St. James 100 head and combo are available now for $1,899 and $2,499, respectively.

Visit [Blackstar](https://blackstaramps.com/st-james-100/) to find out more.

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