Blackstar Artist 15 and 30 Retube Kits
Price range: $94.00 through $134.00
Full Retube Kits for the Blackstar Artist 15 and 30 Amps.
The Blackstar Artist 15 and 30 amps. These amps have the same exact tube lineup. The difference is that the Artist 15 is cathode bias and the Artist 30 is adjustable bias. If you don’t know the bias procedure you can contact us by email for assistance.
Regardless of your style and application we have you covered!
All of our Blackstar Artist 15 and 30 full Retube Kits are designed specifically for these amps. Every kit is configured to provide a specific sound/experience.
The default power tubes for all of our Blackstar Artist 15 and 30 kits are the Special Double Mica JJ 6L6GC-DM’s. These tubes follow the classic 6L6GC sonic archetype with big lows, smooth mids and crystalline highs. What sets them apart is their low end clarity, mid-range detail and very clear highs without being overbearing or harsh. Other 6L6 family options include the JJ 5881’s. The JJ 5881’s are a Classic 23 watt 5881 in a traditional stubby bottle. “Jangle” for days and a very warm full tone. Right in-between the JJ 6L6GC and the JJ 6V6S in power.
Note: These amps use a solid state phase inverter so there is no need for a current balanced tube.
The Standard Retube Kit is as close to OEM as possible. Maintaining the amps stock level of headroom and gain while providing a warm but even handed overall sound. The kit includes one Matched pair of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default and two Standard JJ ECC83S’s for V1 – V2.
The Gold Pin Retube Kit uses the JJ ECC83S Gold Pin variants to provide a smoother, creamier, and more singing overall sound. This option is less aggressive and has less “teeth” when driven hard. If you like a classic raunchy gritty overdriven tone, we recommend looking elsewhere… If sweet, open, and more refined is what you’re after this kit will do it. The kit includes one Matched pair of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default and two Standard Gold Pin JJ ECC83S’s for V1 – V2.
The High Gain Retube Kit uses our hand picked high gain selected JJ ECC83S’s. If you’re looking for maximum crunch and grind this is where you want to be. Sonically this setup is very similar to our Standard Retube Kit but with a little extra gain on tap. The kit includes one one Matched pair of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default and Two Standard High Gain JJ ECC83S’s for V1 – V2.
The SRV Option Retube Kit It’s no secret that Stevie played his amps cranked and preferred a little cleaner sound from the front end, allowing you to hear more power tube breakup. This kit uses a JJ 5751 for V1 which is in-between an ECC81 and an ECC83S in gain. The kit includes one Matched pair of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one Standard ECC83S for V2 furthest from the input jack and one Standard JJ 5751 for V1.
The Gold Pin SRV Option Retube Kit For players looking for a smoother creamier tone. This kit uses a Gold pin JJ 5751 for V1 which is in-between an ECC81 and an ECC83S in gain. The kit includes one Matched pair of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one Standard Gold Pin ECC83S for V2 furthest from the input jack and one Standard Gold Pin JJ 5751 for V1.
The ECC803S V1 Option Retube Kit uses the Long Plate JJ ECC803S in the V1 position. The JJ Long Plate ECC803S has a little lower gain with big thick mids and a little more sparkle in the highs. The kit includes one Matched pair of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one Standard ECC83S for V2 furthest from the input jack and one Standard Long Plate JJ ECC803S for V1.
The Gold Pin ECC803S V1 Option Retube Kit uses the Long Plate JJ ECC803S in the V1 position. The JJ Long Plate ECC803S has a little lower gain with big thick mids and a little more sparkle in the highs. The kit includes one Matched pair of JJ 6L6GC-DM’s by default, one Standard Gold Pin ECC83S for V2 furthest from the input jack and one Standard Long Plate Gold Pin JJ ECC803S for V1.