Blackstar St. James 100 | 100-Watt Head

The Next Evolution in Valve Amplification
The Blackstar St. James 100 Head redefines what a valve amplifier can achieve, combining authentic valve tone with cutting-edge features for modern guitarists. Designed with professional musicians and recording artists in mind, this amp marries vintage sound with innovative technology, making it the ultimate choice for players seeking unparalleled performance, versatility, and convenience.

At the core of the St. James 100 is its ability to adapt to any setting. Whether you're in a home studio, on stage, or anywhere in between, the St. James delivers consistent, premium sound. Its lightweight construction ensures portability without compromising strength or tone, making it a roadworthy companion for serious players.

Switchable and Mixable Valves
One of the standout features of the St. James 100 is its revolutionary approach to valve configuration. The amp comes equipped with two distinct power valve types - 6L6 and EL34. In 50-Watt mode, you can toggle between these for classic American or British tones. For those who crave the best of both worlds, the 100-Watt mode combines the characteristics of these valve types, producing a rich, full-bodied sound that is uniquely yours.

From Studio to Stadium: Power Without Compromise
The St. James is designed to thrive in any environment. With a continuously variable power reduction feature, you can dial down the output to as little as 5% while retaining the rich tone, dynamic feel, and natural distortion of a cranked valve amp. This makes the amp perfect for practice, studio recording, or live performance in venues of any size.

Innovative Features for Modern Guitarists

• Reactive Load Technology: Blackstar has incorporated a proprietary reactive load box into the St. James, ensuring accurate speaker drive and breakup simulations in a lightweight and compact design.
• CabRig IR-Based Speaker Simulator: This advanced feature offers a wide array of cabinet and microphone combinations, allowing players to achieve their ideal tone effortlessly through an intuitive interface.
• Patent-Applied-For 'Cut' Selector: The three-position "Cut" switch enables precise control over high-end frequencies, letting you shape your sound to perfection - from sharp and aggressive to warm and vintage.

Connectivity and Control
For seamless integration into professional rigs, the St. James offers MIDI compatibility, enabling switching of all footswitchable features. Its effects loop is highly versatile, with options for series or parallel routing and compatibility with both pedal and professional-level devices.

The amp also includes a footswitchable Solo Boost, allowing players to set gain levels between +2dB and +6dB for those moments when your lead needs to cut through the mix. The included FS-23 footswitch provides full control over channels, voices, reverb, boost, and more.

Road-Ready and Studio-Savvy
Blackstar's use of candlenut plywood gives the St. James exceptional durability while keeping it ultra-lightweight. Universal voltage compatibility and a USB audio output ensure that the amp is ready for any stage or recording situation. With an XLR CabRig output and a ¼" headphone jack, the St. James is equally suited for silent practice or full-scale live performances.

Conclusion
The Blackstar St. James 100 Head is a masterpiece of engineering, combining vintage valve warmth with groundbreaking modern features. Whether you're a touring professional or a tone enthusiast, the St. James 100 represents the pinnacle of valve amplification.