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
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MusicRadar rating
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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