Blackstar Artisan 15 User Manual
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channel will sing with sustain and give you all the drive you need for classic bluesy
lead tones. Remember that you can use the Lo Input of Channel 2 to experiment
with the clean side of the EF86’s tonal character.
8. Tone
This control affects the tonal characteristics of Channel 2. Fully counter-clockwise
the tone is thick and dark, turning it clockwise increases the amount of treble and
the tone becomes more dynamic and bright.
Master
9. Power Indicator Light
The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.
10. Power Amplifier Mode Switch – 5 Watts / 15 Watts
This switch changes the power amplifier from triode mode (5 Watts) to pentode
mode (15 Watts).
In triode mode the tone is round and bluesy with a mellow top end for laid back
soloing. The triode mode also has the benefit of producing more saturated distortion
tones at lower output levels which makes this mode ideal for recording and practice.
The pentode mode produces a more dynamic feel and is louder and more punchy
than the triode mode. This setting is recommended for dynamic clean sounds and
more pushy sounding crunch tones. This is a great setting for rehearsals and small
club gigs.
See the Modes of Operation Table below for the different configurations possible.
Modes of Operation Table
Mode Preamplifier
Power Amplifier Mode Setting
Description
1
Channel 1
Triode
ECC83 / 5W
2
Channel 2
Triode
EF86 / 5W
3
Channel 1
Pentode
ECC83 /15W
4
Channel 2
Pentode
EF86 / 15W
5
Channel 1 / Channel 2
Triode
Blended EF86 / ECC83 5W
6
Channel 1 / Channel 2
Pentode
Blended EF86 / ECC83 15W
11. Standby
This switch applies the H.T. (High Tension) voltage required to produce sound.
Always turn this switch on at least 30 seconds after the Power switch (12) and off at
least 30 seconds before the Power switch. During short breaks in playing use just
this switch to turn ‘off’ and ‘on’ the amplifier’s output.
12. Power
This switch is used to turn the amplifier on and off. You should always turn this
switch on before turning on the Standby switch (11).
HI
LO
VOLUME
TONE
STANDBY
POWER
CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 2
HI
LO
VOLUME
TONE
5 WATTS
15 WATTS
ON
ON
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10
0
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12
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