A Vintage Aesthetic
At the heart of the signature amp is the seamless fusion of vintage aesthetics and modern performance. Toby, an avid enthusiast of all things from the ’60s, shares our meticulous attention to detail, resulting in an amp that exudes nostalgia and comfort. The eye-catching red vinyl and cream basket weave finish, complemented by cream chicken head knobs, make this amplifier a true work of art.
Incredible 6L6 Valve Tones
Beyond its visual appeal, the St. James Toby Lee Signature amp offers unparalleled functionality. Its lightweight design allows for easy portability without compromising on the tonal quality—a crucial advantage for Toby’s on-the-go lifestyle. Toby specifically chose 6L6 valves over EL34’s, as they perfectly complement his preferred style of playing providing rich overdriven tones. One standout feature of the amp is its outstanding reverb capabilities across all volumes and channels, Toby’s love of ambient soundscapes made this a crucial element to the design of the amp.
Cutting-Edge Features
The TL50 6L6 is packed with cutting-edge features to deliver class-leading recording performance. From 50W, 2W and SAG switchable power modes, to an inbuilt reactive load that routes the post-power valve output signal to the amp’s three direct recording outputs (XLR, Stereo Line-Out and USB) for truly authentic ‘amp-in-a-room: feel. The sound from these recording outputs is derived from Blackstar’s state-of-the-art and fully customisable CabRig™ DSP speaker simulator.
Pro Connectivity
With more musicians recording at home, or playing on silent stages, St. James is perfect for the way we play today, with USB audio connectivity for pro-recording and an XLR D.I. for professional live use, both using the inbuilt reactive load and CabRig DSP speaker simulation.
Revolutionary Speaker
We worked closely with Celestion to develop the unique Zephyr lightweight ferrite speaker. The Zephyr accurately emulates the rich sound and performance of Celestion’s iconic “Vintage 30” speaker at a fraction of the weight – and this is achieved with a traditional ferrite magnet not a neodymium one.
Lightweight With No Compromise
Candlenut plywood is used for strength and lightness and its beneficial acoustic proprieties, creating a roadworthy cabinet that sounds great and won’t let you down.
Universal Voltage
The St. James range uses highly efficient, lightweight power transformers designed around modern SMPS (Switched-Mode Power Supply) technology. More than 3 years of intense R&D have delivered all the benefits of SMPS, namely lightweight and universal voltage compatibility, whilst retaining the sound and feel of a traditional iron-core transformer. The resulting revolutionary transformer technology is patent pending.
Specifications
| ST. JAMES TL506L6 | ST JAMES TL212VOC | |
|---|---|---|
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POWER |
50W | Cabinet 140W |
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SPEAKER |
N/A (Head) | 2x 12″ Celestion Zephyr 140W |
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PREAMP VALVES |
2x ECC83 | N/A (Cabinet) |
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OUTPUT VALVES |
2x 6L6 | N/A (Cabinet) |
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CHANNELS |
2 | N/A (Cabinet) |
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VOICE/BOOST |
Voice | N/A (Cabinet) |
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EQ |
Bass, Middle, Treble | N/A (Cabinet) |
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POWER REDUCTION |
50W, Sag, 2W | N/A (Cabinet) |
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REVERB |
Yes | N/A (Cabinet) |
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INBUILT REACTIVE LOAD |
Yes | N/A (Cabinet) |
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CABRIG DSP SPEAKER SIMULATOR |
Yes | N/A (Cabinet) |
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USB AUDIO |
Yes | N/A (Cabinet) |
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XLR CABRIG OUTPUT |
Yes | N/A (Cabinet) |
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SERIES EFFECTS LOOP |
Yes (With Level Switch) | N/A (Cabinet) |
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FOOTSWITCHABLE |
Yes (Included 2-Way Footswitch) | N/A (Cabinet) |
