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Blackstar Artisan A100 head £1099

Blackstar's A100 promises the ultimate in classic Brit tone, at a price that won't break the bank. Is this the best hand-wired head you can buy? Probably…

Guitarist, Tue 26 Feb 2008, 9:57 am UTC

A stunning debut into the world of high-end guitar amplification!

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Manufacturer's description

The Voice control is a timeline which chronicles the evolution of the genre from the earliest American designs through to British designs of the ’60s and ’70s. This is achieved by switching the preamplifier voicing and power amplifier damping simultaneously.

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MusicRadar rating

4.5 of 5

Pros

Power, headroom, tone, build, design - just about everything!

Cons

It's a big ol' boy and has few bells or whistles. But do we care?

Verdict

If you do nothing else in 2008, check out Blackstar's amps and effects – this head will blow you away.

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Artisan A100 head

Price:: £1099
Country of Origin:: Korea
Device Type:: All valve, two-channel non-master volume head with solid-state rectification.
Additional Features:: VALVES: 3 x ECC83/12AX7 preamp. Two channels non-switching but linkable. Switchable loudspeaker impedance. The voice switch alters mid-range response, power amp sensitivity and damping, with four settings. Options: A412A/B Celestion-loaded cabinets £499. RANGE OPTIONS: The 1 x 12 A15 combo costs £799; the 2 x 12 A30 combo costs £1,199.
Available Controls:: Bass, Mid, Presence, Treble, Voicing, Volume
Cabinet Material:: 18mm Ply

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