Blackstar: TV-10 B - EL34 Valve Combo

Blackstar is proud to introduce the TV-10 B, a Class A, single-ended, 1x12 valve combo inspired by classic British EL34 amplifiers.

EL34 Power: The Heartbeat of British Tone
The EL34 power valve is often revered as the tonal heartbeat of many well-known classic British amplifiers. Their characteristic mellow, warm low-end and powerful mids make these power valves the perfect match for the dynamic TV-10 B.

The TV-10 B provides all the grit, growl, and mid-pushed character that is so iconically British and sought after by players all around the world. The amp is simple yet versatile, with plug-in-and-play tones ready to go right out of the box. Designed for home and studio use, the ability to quickly dial in your sound when inspiration strikes is central to this amp’s design, prioritising simplicity and tonality.

The TV-10 B is powered by the classic British combination of an ECC83 preamp stage paired with an EL34 power stage, driven through a 12” Celestion speaker. Featuring two footswitchable voices and our custom-voiced reverb, it creates a dynamic playing experience that effortlessly transitions between full, warm clean tones and classic British crunch.

The Whole Package
The compact form of the TV-10 B is perfect to have around the house, in the studio or even smaller live performances. Professional features such as a custom-voiced reverb, footswitching and an effects loop make this valve amplifier fully equipped for today’s performance requirements.

The distinctive character of this single-ended valve amp comes from the way its power stage clips, bringing out the nuances of the chosen power amp valve. The EL34 power valve produces characteristically full, smooth cleans and a classic British boost that blooms when pushed hard using the Master Volume.

The signal for the emulated line output is taken after the power amp, allowing you to capture and record the tonal characteristics of the Class A-configured EL34 power valve and output transformer being pushed into saturation, directly into a recording/mixing device via a stereo/TRS jack cable.

Studio Quality Reverb
The custom-voiced digital reverb in the TV-10 B has been meticulously designed to emulate the warmth and depth of vintage British valve amps. With tonal references drawn from classic reverb units, it offers a lush, authentic ambiance that complements any playing style.

Through meticulous R&D and listening to vintage reference units, we've faithfully captured the tone of the best valve amplifier reverb tanks.

Vintage in tone and style, the premium green tolex and ‘silver birch’ fret give a timeless British look. The TV-10 B looks fantastic in the studio or the home and its compact design makes it perfect for smaller stages.

Speaker Emulated Output
To capture the true sonic experience of the 6L6 power valves breaking up when driven, the Emulated Output is taken after the power stage. Every nuance of your sound can be easily recorded or run through a PA for larger venues.