FS/T Blackstar Artisan 15H

Fusionista

Gigged, one small tear in the tolex (invisible). Now £719 at Andertons. Looking for£400 delivered.

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What Blackstar say about the Artisan 15 Amplifier Head

The ARTISAN 15H is the head version of the award-winning combo with the same great looks and beautiful tone.

Two channels, one based on an EF86 Pentode and the other an ECC83 Triode, touch base on a multitude of legendary vintage and boutique reference tones.

The EL84 based power section is switchable between 5W singleended Class A and a more dynamic push-pull 15W Class A configuration, for the ultimate in low power valve amplifier flexibility.

Features

• Class A 15W head
• Switch for 5W single-ended / 15W push-pull operation
• 2 x EL84 output valves
• EF86 channel
• ECC83 channel
• Hi and Lo inputs perfect for channel blending
• Impedance selector

firepaulmusic

Pm'd

Fusionista

Open to offers/trades.

Fusionista

Good, clear, versatile amp.  Takes pedals well. Try it with a Klone in front for extra interest.

handsomerik

does it sound good at relatively low volumes or is it one that really needs to be cranked?

Fusionista

Depends what you mean by low volumes.  This is a 15w  head with a 5w switch so it's pretty versatile.  Tight bass response, works well with small and large cabs. That said, I don't think it's a bedroom amp.  Cathode-biased, no negative feedback, so the sound is clean and clear with more headroom than eg my PP18's, but breaks up nicely with both Vox (EF86 channel) and Marshall-style (12AX7) crunch available from 2xEL84.  Triode (5w) operation IMO gives some Fender tonality.  Turretboard construction is sweet.

Fusionista

go 

Fusionista

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Fusionista

Why aren't my photos showing ?

handsomerik

That turret board wiring looks so neat. I'd love to build an amp at some point. Maybe in 5 years once the kids are at school! ;-)

Fusionista

http://www.ampmaker.co.uk/index.asp

He's not in Woodbridge any more however, moved to Cambridge I believe.

Fusionista

Bumpity

handsomerik

Sounds great on the demos. May be interested in working out a trade. What cabs do you have available? I don't have a cab right now as I play all combos.

Fusionista

Unfortunately the ones I have left are all a bit special (ie expensive) so you might be better off looking for a matching cab or another decent 1 or 2x12. You are welcome any time to come down and try whatever.

Fusionista

OK so I want to buy a motorbike. This is still for sale.

tone1

Best pedal platform amp I ever owned! Everything sounded massive through it!

SimpleSimon

Whereabouts are you?

Fusionista

Colchester, north Essex

GavRichList

I have the 30, and it's the best amp I've heard. This is a cracking purchase for someone. Moreover, if it breaks, you can take it to Blackstar and they'll fix it.

Fusionista

This one is still available.  

GavRichList

@meltedbuzzbox hit this