{"product_id":"preloved-blackstar-artisan-15w","title":"PRELOVED BLACKSTAR Artisan 15W","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePRELOVED BLACKSTAR Artisan 15W Valve Combo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreloved valve combo amplifier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlackstar Artisan 15\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the top end of Blackstar's traditional valve amp range: a handwired, Class A 1x12 combo built around a deliberately simple circuit, two very different preamp voices and an EL84 power section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than piling on gain stages, digital features or multiple modes, the Artisan 15 is all about the interaction between the guitar, the valves and the speaker. You get an \u003cstrong\u003eECC83-based channel\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong\u003eEF86 pentode channel\u003c\/strong\u003e, separate Hi and Lo inputs and the ability to blend the two channels together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also switchable between \u003cstrong\u003e15-watt pentode mode and 5-watt triode mode\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a genuinely useful boutique-style valve amp for recording, rehearsals, smaller stages and players who like getting their drive from the amp itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Handwired Artisan Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artisan Series was Blackstar's premium handwired range, designed around vintage-inspired circuits, high-grade components and a much more traditional approach to amplifier construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artisan 15 keeps the control layout refreshingly simple. Each channel has its own Volume and Tone controls, leaving the character of the two preamp valves and the EL84 output stage to do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor players who like amps that respond directly to picking dynamics, guitar volume and pedals, that's a big part of the appeal. This isn't a feature-heavy modern modelling amp; it's a traditional valve combo built around feel, touch response and natural breakup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Channels, Two Different Valve Voices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most interesting things about the Artisan 15 is that its two channels aren't just different EQ settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eECC83 channel\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a familiar vintage valve response with plenty of clarity and a smooth transition into overdrive as the volume is pushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEF86 channel\u003c\/strong\u003e has a different feel altogether. EF86 pentodes are known for their strong gain, harmonic detail and natural compression, giving this channel more push and a distinctively rich response when driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach channel has both \u003cstrong\u003eHi and Lo inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Hi input gives you more sensitivity and makes it easier to push the amp into breakup, while the Lo input provides additional clean headroom and works particularly well with hotter pickups or pedalboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlend the Two Channels Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artisan circuit also allows the two channels to be \u003cstrong\u003eblended together\u003c\/strong\u003e by patching the inputs, letting you combine the character of the ECC83 and EF86 preamp stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat opens up considerably more tonal range than the straightforward control panel might suggest. You can balance the smoother response of one channel against the extra compression and harmonic character of the other, then use your guitar volume to control how hard the amp is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e5-Watt and 15-Watt Valve Modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe power section uses a pair of \u003cstrong\u003eEL84 output valves\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be switched between two operating modes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15W Pentode Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e – more output, punch, headroom and a lively, dynamic top end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5W Triode Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e – lower output with a softer, rounder response that lets you push the power stage harder at more manageable levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFive watts through a proper valve combo is still capable of plenty of volume, but the lower-power setting makes the Artisan 15 much more practical for recording and situations where you want output-stage drive without running the full 15 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic EL84 Power Amp Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the amp is a \u003cstrong\u003e2 x EL84 Class A power stage\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with an \u003cstrong\u003eEZ81 rectifier\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a combination aimed squarely at players who like touch sensitivity, compression and the harmonic movement you get from a traditional low-powered valve amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artisan 15 also uses a \u003cstrong\u003e12-inch Celestion speaker\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides an impedance selector and external speaker outputs on the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003epreloved amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e. No detailed cosmetic condition notes are currently recorded against this example, so we've kept the description conservative rather than inventing marks or wear that may not be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf cosmetic condition is important to you, please contact us and we'll happily give you a closer rundown of the actual amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlackstar Artisan 15\u003c\/strong\u003e handwired valve combo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass A design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15W \/ 5W switchable output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15W pentode mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5W triode mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo independent channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eECC83 preamp channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEF86 pentode channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi and Lo inputs for each channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate Volume and Tone controls for each channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannels can be blended together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 x EL84 output valves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x EZ81 rectifier valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 12-inch Celestion speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear impedance selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel speaker outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. dimensions: 617.5 x 544.5 x 234.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. weight: 23kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Blackstar Artisan 15 handwired?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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One of the coolest Artisan features is the ability to patch and blend the two channels, combining the characteristics of the ECC83 and EF86 stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 15 watts loud enough to gig with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor many rehearsals and smaller gigs, absolutely. A 15-watt valve amp through a 12-inch speaker can be surprisingly loud, particularly when you're happy to let the amp move into natural breakup. Larger stages can also mic the amp through the PA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Artisan 15 a high-gain amp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the modern metal sense. The Artisan 15 is much more about \u003cstrong\u003evintage-style clean, edge-of-breakup, crunch and saturated valve overdrive\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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