Hand crafted tone.

The ARTISAN 15 Guitar Amp – beautiful looks and beautiful tone. Two channels, one based on an EF86 Pentode and the other an ECC83 Triode, touch base on a multitude of legendary vintage and boutique reference tones. The EL84 based power section is switchable between 5W single ended Class A and a more dynamic push-pull 15W Class A configuration, for the ultimate in low power tube amplifier flexibility.

Blackstar's Artisan Series of hand wired amplifiers represents the absolute highest standard of craftsmanship and boutique tone. With the emphasis on simplicity and sonic purity, every feature has been refined to provide the musician with the widest range of reference vintage tones. The Artisan 15 guitar amp has point-to-point tag board construction, welded steel chassis and finger jointed birch-ply cabinets that are complemented by beautiful vintage red Tolex and etched aluminum panels.

Blackstar Artisan Series 15 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Features:

• Class A 15W combo
• Switch for 5W single-ended / 15W push-pull operation
• 2 x EL84 output tubes
• EF86 channel
• ECC83 channel
• Hi and Lo inputs perfect for channel blending
• Impedance selector
• Vintage G12M Celestion speaker.

You know it's going to sound killer. Why wait? Order today.

Blackstar Artisan Series 15 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Specifications:

• Mode 1: Channel 1, push-pull, ECC83/15W
• Mode 2: Channel 2, single-ended, EF86/5W
• Mode 3: Channel 1, single-ended, ECC83/5W
• Mode 4: Channel 2, push-pull, EF86/15W
• Mode 5: Channel 1/Channel 2, push-pull, blended EF86/ECC83 15W
• Mode 6: Channel 1/Channel 2, single-ended, blended EF86/ECC83 5W

Blackstar Artisan Series 15 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp

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Worth Every Penny

Posted by PRSguitarplayer from Colorado on Dec 2, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Semi-pro, gigging, Open Mic host

Reviewer's Play Style: everything

Flat out, the best amp I've ever owned (or played). I was seriously considering the Egnater Rebel 20 half stack and the Rebel 30 combo. So glad I went with this amp. Yes, it requires you to change the placement of the cables you plug in, while the Egnater amps allow you to just turn a dial, but the Blackstar's tone is incomparable. You can get ANY tone you want with a little experimentation. The 5-watt setting is still plenty loud for many small to medium sized venues and has its own charm. But when you switch to the 15-watt setting -- look out! Ridiculous sound. Blows away my buddy's Classic 30 in tone and volume. I got lucky and picked mine up used for less than half the list price, but I would gladly pay full retail, knowing what I know now.

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Great tone, Great price.

Posted by fendertele72 from Salt Lake City, UT on Jun 27, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Artist / Session

Reviewer's Play Style: Praise and worship

I've had this amp for about a year now. I play a Fender 72 tele reissue, Gibson 60's double cutaway (p90's), a bunch of pedals going out of a lehle p splitter and then to the amp. I plug into both low channels and run them at the same time. Both volumes and tone at 9 o clock. The tone to me is incredible. The build quality of these amps are incredible as well. If you're looking for an affordable alternative to matchless, dr z, etc, but with similar boutique tones, check this amp out.

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Phenomenal

Posted by Michael Teak from L.A. on May 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

This is one fantastic amp. I'm inspired and blown away with the tone and feel- without a doubt the best amp I've played, let alone owned. True boutique quality. I added a couple boutique pedals as well as a Blackstar HT-Dual for higher gain and I'm set. Never heard of them before I tried this amp in a store. Definitely read up on them online. Awesome new company from guys that split from Marshall. Check one out if you can!

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The search is over

Posted by Scorchin777 from oregon on Mar 26, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist ,amaturer recording engineer,

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues ,classic rock , praise and worship.

Ok first off I have to say that I have had an obsession with guitar amps and trying to find that perfect tone somewhere between led zeppelin,to Queen to Van Halen. I have spent over 20,000 dollars and owned over 40 amps in my life looking for that classic rock sound. THIS IS IT. I've learned a lot from tinkering with changing tubes, speakers, picks, pickups, pickup height,string gauges and lowering voltage with a variac to get the van halen sound. the 5 watt switch sounds like this amps plate voltage is being lowered and distorts the power tubes easier with more compression too. This amp will do every sound from free ride by edgar winter to mister scary by george lynch. I'm done, this is the best amp I've ever heard and had oppotunity to play in all my 35 years of playing.

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You have to know what you want.

Posted by slamdogg from Salt Lake City, UT on Mar 7, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Worship

This amp is great. I like it very simple so if you're looking for an amp with every possible frequency control knob this ISN'T your amp. However if you're looking for a nice transparent amp this just might be your deal. This amp sounds incredible. It close to a matchless in my opinion. Not a whole ton of clean headroom, however if you're mic'ing the amp you'll be fine.

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