Blackstar St. James 50-Watt EL34 Tube Amp HeadBlackstar wanted to produce a range of heads and combos, that were the lightest available while still retaining the essential element found in traditional valve/tube amps. Lightweight amps with no trade-off in performance and tone are something guitarists have been requesting for ages making it the forefront during the design process of the new ST. James valve amps. Thus making them the lightest valve amps in the world.Next, Blackstar wanted to be able to include everything within one box, to enable the output of authentic 'miked cabinet-of-a-hard-driven-valve-am-in-a-room ' sounds whether to be direct to stage box or recording device.The St. James Series in DetailThe St. James heads and combos are highly versatile amplifiers suited to a wide range of playing styles and situations.Channel I, All ModelsThe valve/tube gain structure and voicing of this channel have been inspired by classic American amplifiers of the mid-’60s (Fender ‘black-face’). It is very clean and bright but with solid low-end and controlled mids. Also, on this channel, the valve/tube power stage is set to be tight and relatively clean, and linear across the frequency range.Channel II for EL34 ModelThe EL34 models use a ‘classic’ valve/tube preamp topology for Channel II which is based on a much loved British ‘class A’ amplifier of the early ’60s (Vox AC-30 Top Boost). This is low to a medium gain preamp that can be used clean, warm, or mildly overdriven. Again, this is a very popular choice for a ‘pedal platform’ as well as for a great responsive crunch tone. When this channel is selected the valve/tube power stage is set as ‘open-loop’. This has a looser feel with a resonant bottom end and lively highs. The foot-switchable BOOST setting pushes the valve preamp harder with a +10dB clean boost, to take it from ‘chimey’ to ‘creamy’ and beyond.ReliabilityAs with all Blackstar products the St. James amplifiers are designed for maximum reliability, all the amplifiers are thoroughly endurance tested on automatic test equipment to replicate many hours of real-life use in a few days of laboratory testing.Pig Hog Black Woven Right Angle Instrument Cable (10-Feet)The Pig Hog Black Woven Right Angle Instrument Cable is precisely overbuilt to stand up to the most grueling tour conditions imaginable, in a plethora of styles and colors that will give your equipment a unique and vivid voice. The cable is designed to provide the highest quality performance with outstanding value. Pig Hog understands your cables need to sound great and perform reliably, night after night, without costing you an arm or a leg. That’s why they use a high-quality 7mm woven jacket that won’t fray and resists kinking and tangling. The proprietary OFC conductor technology and robust shielding are designed to ensure your sound is crystal clear, without noise or interference, every time. Each cable is hand tested before shipment so you can be sure your Pig Hog Cables will be an integral part of your equipment for years to come.FocusProAudio 1/4-Inch to 1/4-Inch Speaker Cable (3-Feet, 14 Gauge Wire)Elevate your audio experience with the FocusProAudio FPA-CS3 1/4-inch to 1/4-inch Speaker Cable. Designed for professional audio applications, this cable guarantees crystal-clear sound transmission without any interference, ensuring a premium audio experience for musicians, DJs, sound engineers, and all audio enthusiasts. Crafted with premium quality materials, this cable features durable 1/4-inch connectors that establish a secure and reliable connection between your audio devices.