All I know is I am super happy with my Katana Artist. And I have been a died in the wool tube snob for the last 40 years. Not throwing shade on the Blackstar. I will tell you what will improve your tone more than valves or modeling technology........practice, practice, practice...!!
I just invested in the stereo deluxe 2x12 model and I'm blown away by it. After nearly 20 years of using a Marshall MG50dfx I decided I was long overdue an upgrade, especially after buying a '61 SG last year, I wanted to see what a difference it makes using a top end digital amp, and I have to say I am over the moon with it.
I was going with the new THR, the Katana comes out. I was settled on the Katana, this comes out. I will wait a bit more, who know some affordable digital Friedman comes out next week right..🤔
Pe Peroni I’m still going thr.. I play only at home now and it’s portable and can be put on my desktop for recording. I can put it in my front room and no wire mess or clutter
I went and am still going through the same thing, also. I got a Roland Cube Street to hold me over and have the versatility to busk, but still holding out for a main amp, too many good options. To credit blackstar though, every time Ive played one, its been a great experience, it has a bit of its own character that draws me back over the Katana, sounds slightly more natural.
I got the katana head a few weeks ago.. now I’m exchanging it for the mkii head.. it’s the most versatile it can be hooked up to a cab.. but the little speaker sounds great for bedroom playing
Ian has always come across as a really genuine guy, someone you'd love to have a few pints with and shoot the breeze about guitar tech for hours. You can tell he's passionate about and believes in Blackstar products.
Awesome! You can really hear the power section dynamics Ian was talking about and the valve like resonance. The nuances in the playing stand out and the palm mutes sound beefy and tight, a lot must've gone into the cab design as well to pull this off.
@@LoudnessWarsSurvivor There is no such thing as an EL34 voiced amp. The behaviour of the tube is always dependent on the circuit it's being used in. Kinked Tetrodes can potentially have more headroom - but tonally you can use the same tube type in six different circuits and come up with six different voices. The switch to select tube type on any solid state amp is nothing more than a marketing gimmick. You can just as easily get a Princeton Reverb tone from a 6L6 as you can a 6V6 or EL34 or an EL84 [only at lower volume].
I love the tone of Blackstar amps. I had a HT-Stage-60 that had beautiful cleans that would cut through the band mix, but also had inspiring crunch, lead and glassy reverb. Moving it after a gig was a two-man job. The bassist accidentally poured a litre of water into the hot electrics, so I replaced it with an ID:60 and was blown away by the power, response and tone pallet. I now have an ID:60 Artisan for gigging. They are so easy to use, so versatile and take so much abuse. It's a pity that Lee Anderton does not take Blackstar gear more seriously.
1: Lee does take Blackstar seriously. The man is a Blackstar dealer ffs. 2: There is no such thing as an ID series Artisan amp. Idk wtf you're talking about.
well its something slightly different, really. The Katana is the ultimate beginners tool, optimized for bedroom players who try out a shitton of tones when they start learning this and that song for the first time (just go search for a preset of the artist, load it up in the app, there you go, even if you have no clue about how to dial in an amp). Katanas CAN be more if you know what you are doing, but basically they are easy to use decent practice tools. This here is some serious digital modeling for people who actually know what power tubes are, how they differe and who can appreciate those kind of differences at all (which is not a given - you need a quite educated ear for those things, you'd be surprised how easy it is to overhear it). Its what BOSS tried with the Nexttone Amps - its really more fair to compare these two.
Lee is really very good at breaking down this technical stuff in an accessible way. I know this is a promotional thing but it’s also thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Thank you Lee.
I bought a Boss Katana years ago when they first came out. Accidentally spilled something on the amp but it worked until last week. I went to Guitar Center to try out the Silverline Series vs Boss Katana MKII series. Guitar Center didn't have the MKII. So I tried the Silverline 50 watt amp, bought it and walked out the store with the only one they had on hand. It is an amazing amp to me. Maybe its me IDK? I thought the Blackstar Silverline sounded much better overall. Its heavier than most digital amps, you can get such amazing, versatile sounds its awesome and fun to dial in. Well made amp even though its made in China. Most amps are made in China now days.
for those who dont know, the Axe Fx series feat. the SHARC series processors. If im not mistaken i believe specifically, 2 SHARC 2's in the newest AXE FX MODELER. super interested in this. getting Jubilee Vibes w the look and its basically a 100w streamlined AXE FX... DOPE BLACKSTAR.
I wouldnt go as far as comparing this to an AXE FX. Its like comparing a top of the line smartphone to a budget one just because they both have ARM processors. And also the software matters the most. However I cant want for comparisons with the Katana!
Blackstar "Response" knob is a tube emulator. Its a brilliant feature and never seems to be discussed in reviews. Each tube setting is like a custom overdrive pedal! Each tube has a distinct character, such as saturation (or lack off), and they have their own tonal EQ curve etc. EL84's have a chimy clean and super saturation, EL34's light on bass focused mids and crunchy saturation. The 6V6 have that Fender Deluxe Reverb tonal sound and a lighter breakup (bluesy type), 6L6 are super clean and have lots of low end, used for that Fender clean sound or with high gain settings for New Metal styles of music. Kt88 have a thick full midrange and low mids and are great for Strats with single coils. So change tubes to get different overdrive break up and tonal EQ curve. Knowing about tubes helps. Throw a tube screamer or other drive pedal on the front to boost the amp (Katana has built on overdrive pedals for added boost). Also the amp responds well to pick attack, play light and it cleans up, pick hard and it breaks up more (very tube like).
REVIEW THE BLACKSTAR SUPERFLY. Incredible busking amp and would be great for home use if you wanted a stereo set up. Please no one has reviewed one for more than 5 minutes and id love an in depth review from some of you guys.
another great vid with the guys at Blackstar. I have to tell you Lee that after years of playing a 50W tube amp I have recently bought a Quilter Tone Block and really am impressed with it.
Why don't they just add a normal efx send/return loop, what's the challenge in that, the workaround is unnessecary. I don't get it..... To get me interested it wouldalso need a dedicated XLR for the emulated out - with a groundlift, just to make me trust it more ;-)
Wow they look and sound amazing. It would be interesting to see a Blackstar Silverline vs Katana MK II video. I was about to order the Katana MK II myself buuuuuut now i'm stumped. P.S.: The Captain killed that outro jam \m/
pizza time Me too, they should definitely do a direct comparison video of the two, im sure a lot of other people would also be really interested to see it including myself
@@davidmerlin3344 i agree but the Blackstar to me sounds more open and i really like the power tube and ISF options on it :) it's a hard choice. I need to go in the shop and compare them and see which one feels better, because i agree both of them sound sweet, but in the end it comes down to the feel of it :)
David Merlin They recon the old TVP was better than the Katana Mk1! (Next level up) I have the TVP 60 which is awesome but have never played any Katana!
It would be very interesting to here a sound difference between this and the new Katana MK II. Leaning towards the Katana myself. Head and 2x12 of course.
Kurt Zeidler The Blackstar TVP range which these are a follow on from came before the Nextone, so perhaps the Nextone looks suspiciously like the Blackstar? Hmmm🤔
I use a Katana head with a Fender 1x12 cab loaded with a jenson c12k. It makes the katana very warm and fat sounding. I have a choice of nice tube amps and a great pedal board but I gig with the Katana and practice with it. I have spent time getting my sounds and find it so versatile. Sounds killer at high volume too.
I bought one of the 2x12 stereo models today. I've been playing rock and jazz guitar for many years, and have had a ton of amps. IMHO, this amp has finally moved modeling into a working, gig-able amp. Love it so far, of course it's hours in :) light for a 2x12 (my back appreciates that) and as I have a lot of requirements for versatility, it's so far outstanding. My typical profile is a 30/50-100 watt tube amp with various cab configs for live, studio and noodle applications. Former Fractal (and others) modeling amp owner as well. This is worth a look for sure...
one thing I will say is a detractor: The 'tolex' covering is really poor quality. My amp had several tears in the finish, but it was the only one in stock, so I purchased it. On the way home, it fell over in my truck. Literally tore a huge strip out of the finish. Worst amp covering ever. BUT, I don't care, as it sounds great. Message to BlackStar: I have maps with decades of use with little to no tears - your quality/covering on the structure of the box sucks.
I still think boss gives you better value. I was hoping for blackstar to have a good katana competitor, but with no fx loop and speaker out =deal breaker..
Potential buyer here. Any updates sir? I've always been a "tinny" solid state/Mesa boogie style guy, but as I'm older I have learned to love a cranked marshall/brown sound. Plus, my spider 4 120 is 11 years old and a walking meme at this point😐
I have the KT88 valve 12 inch from blackstar and it's simply breathtaking. They really are a solid company, this is incredibly intriguing... So much good gear now!
Lee, your playing is wonderful to hear and watch. The amps do seem to sound great but since you sound good whatever you're plugged into it's you, all you. Kudos on watching your growth here on your videos. Blackstar has brought their A Game to the match.
Very timely release after the new Katana series...missing a few of the new features the Katana has and a bit pricier, but the Sharc processors are interesting.
@@AndrewAviles that's a good point, hadn't considered that. The feature set looks a little more in line with the Nextone also. Unfortunate then that the timing of the release puts it next to the Katana.
Why did they call it Silverline? All I can think about is budget spanners that round off bolt heads. I have an original HT Club 40. Sounds great, but I've had some problems with dry solder joints on the power valve sockets. Not so hard to fix and took a few years to manifest, but it was exactly when I started taking it rehearsals and cranking it up that it bit me.
I had a Blackstar HT5r and I thought it was great. I only sold it because I got a Marshall and didn’t need it anymore. I did a video on it if anyone is interested. They’re underrated for sure!
Regardless of he sound, this is the first Blackstar amp that looks like something I'd want on stage with me. I can't stand the look of their regular range.
This and that british racing green one with vertical cab and mix matched speakers are pretty sharp. Admittedly I wouldn't have even looked into Blackstar amps if it weren't for seeing those and liking the way they look... I always thought they were metal amps. I'd buy the British racing green Blackstar amp, but they market it as a type of amp for intermediate players trying to emulate the sound of the signature artist whose name is on the amp. I have no problem using people's signature equipment even if I don't personally like them or know who they are... just don't put a huge script signature of the person on the front of said item. Blackstar you should really take note of this guys comment!!!!
Interesting on the History with Marshall, I still have the AVT150, for Rock Tones, on the Clean Channel, with lots of Gain and PreAmp Volume, it moves a lot of Air! and still going after 20 Years! These Silverline look like real working Musicians tools.
Dang Lee! Love your playing, man. You`ve always had good feel, but come on, you`re killing it these days. Have you been to the crossroads or something? For real, you kick ass! Salute to you, my friend.
Blackstar Silverline Stereo Deluxe vs Boss Katana 100/212 When??? Preferably including the footswitches as well! Ty vm these look and sound very cool gw Blackstar I like stereo built in but will that be enough to take down the crowd favourite?
I like the tweakability on the front panel - it's a lot without being overwhelming. However, I don't really see the unique seling point. The THR series are also audio interfaces, and now they come with bluetooth support making them even better day-to-day hi-fi's, plus they are smaller. I guess this amp fits more into the gap of small gigging/rehearsal amps, which is where the THR farts out (maybe except the new THR30II ?).
I know this video is old.. but I've been going through so many amps.. from tubes to solid states for past many years but... I was stuck with two amps which are Marshall and Fender Champion 100XL... I didn't like the plastic-y sound from those amps.. I'm going to let go of those and try to get Silverline next. Sounds really good.
Sounds groovy. This or Katana, or THR if you need less volume - you won't go wrong. Don't mourn the passing of valve amps: their sound will live on in the great records of yesteryear.
@2:55- happy to stand on stage with and think,"This looks cool", "i look cool"😂. For some reason,that made me laugh pretty hard,because thats why I buy an amp because it looks cool and makes me look cool. I totally understand what he meant. It was just funny
When I started the video, I was stoked. By the end, I was sorely disappointed. As the former owner of an ID:60 TVP, I’m discouraged to see that the Silverlines have *identical* control layouts and I/O functionality, right down to the ridiculous “FX Loop OR Line Out/Aux In” on the rear. Coupled with the fact that you’re still forced (for now) to use that dreadful FS10 footswitch, this is really a ‘bust’ IMHO. Maybe those Sharc processors and the revoiced models are substantially better - but to my ears, this just sounds like a cosmetically reskinned, gussied up TVP line. I was going to pick up a Boss Katana 100 MkII soon; this certainly isn’t swaying my decision... 😂
Lee is so kind trying to keep the tech talk with the tech guy sound interesting, but let's face it...we need Pete running through the settings cause that's what is gonna sell this one...
I have a few Fender low power valve amps. I love them. Know how to use them , and really don’t need anything else. If I need to be louder we just put a mic on it. I use old solid state amps in my small practice space every once in a while.
Looks like a re-skinned Blackstar TVP amp to me. Controls are all exactly the same. No effects loop. Would rather get the new Boss Katana, they at least made some changes with variation button and extra controls for effects. Also all 100 watt katana versions (112, 212, head, artist) have effects loop and more in the back. So is this a new look TVP with maybe a speaker swap?
N Pooch I’m looking at the 20 watt combo (which is $430) on sweetwater and product images show no inputs of any kind on back of amp besides the power cable. The katana 100 is only $360, has 80 more watts and effects loop plus many other useful inputs on back. Ya the katana 50 doesn’t have an effects loop either but price is half that of this 20 watt Blackstar you mention and still more powerful with a bigger speaker too. Tell me which models of Silverline amps have effects send and return inputs on the amp.
@@DKprojects9 According to the manufacturer, and what was said in the video, ALL Silverlines have an effects loop. On the small combos, the I/O is on the top (and is switchable in software from phones/MP3 to effects out/in. They might be 1/8 inch jacks. On the bigger combos, the jacks are likely on the bottom of the amp itself (not the cabinet), where the speakers plug in (you can see the right angle plugs at the top of the rear speaker grille in some photos. Also mentioned in the video, is that the wattage listed is comparable to the wattage of tube/valve amps. So it is entirely possible that a 50w Blackstar would be louder than a 100w Katana. Dunno. Might be all marketing. I'll wait until the comparison videos come out.
@@NukePooch1 ya i have heard others talk about using the small 1/8" jacks and enabling effects loops in software but I dont count that as a real effects loop and think its extremely cheap of them to not include real ones. By sharing ports I question audio quality without being dedicated, also the biggest issue is if you wanted to use any of those ports for mp3 or headphones while using you pedals in the effects loop. You have to pick one or the other and thats dumb, plus who wants to remember to carry around adapters.
Is just DSP programming i.e. take the pre-filtered signal plus the impulse response and get the FFT of both then multiply them together then do the IFFT to recover the wanted signal after normalization and filtering then drive the speakers via a class D power amp.
@@thunderfootpower I'll be trying this for sure but it realllllly looks like a repack with celestions right now. I hope someone does a comparison soon.
It pretty much seems the same as my ID:15TVP. If they have fixed the noise/sustain reduction so that it doesn't cut off the notes, then it would likely be worth trading up.
With Danish Pete as a guitar teacher, Lee has gotten quite good... I'm always a little worried when I see new tech (🔥especially tube 🔥vs🔥 digital 🔥) with Lee at the helm, but he did some serious justice through his playing. That was good outro paying bro!
I have an ID:60 TVP and I had a feeling that Blackstar abandoned these amps in favour of their ID:Core series. Happy to see that they just came out with an updated line of the original ID:Series products! (While Katanas are very versatile I still prefer the sound(!)/feel/services (selectable power "tubes"!) of the Blackstar.)
I wish Blackstar take as much attention to the editing software as to the amps. Because the Insider app is crap! Needs the Mono framework, needs MS Silverlight(?!) and to download shared patches from the community it needs Flash(???!). And the UI / UX poor, and… :(
I have the id 260tvp. So... Should I upgrade to a silverline head deluxe with the cab, or not? And why? I'm very happy with my amp, but that head is so damn cool.
I like Blackstar. I’ve got the HT5Rmkii and really love it. I’d like a more versatile amp like these or maybe a Katana, but the Blackstars are way too pricey for a non-pro player like myself. Looking forward to trying them both and maybe I’d better start saving up.
the effects loop choice was available on the TVP models as well (firmware update). i was rather hoping they would have put a looper in it, like they did with the high power id cores. or put a proper stereo loop in (for recording or the stereo model). ill be honest, this looks like a reskin of the TVPs to me, rather than a step forward so that is a shame.
David Willis happen a long time ago, only on certain models however - I.e. Mono effects loop (ID:60TVP, ID:60TVP-H, ID:260TVP and ID:100TVP only) Switching on the Effects Loop transforms the Emulated Output and MP3/Line Input sockets into 'Preamp Out' (for sending a signal to your external effects) and 'Power Amp In' (for returning the effected signal to your amplifier)
Luke Robinett the sound of tvps (and the feel) is great if u ask me. More disappointed they have not taken a step forward on some obvious features that are lacking.
David Willis Yher fair, and to be honest the blackstar digitalis are pretty dam Good (have one here). When Anderton’s started selling off the tvps I figured a new one was coming; I was really hoping for some of the features off the id-core high power and in the stereo models case a stereo loop.
The Captain deserves the award of ‘most improved guitarist of the last five years’.
Agreed dude.
Still plenty of wood to chop
You should see my mate Dave
I notice him every time I tune in. Better & better.
ironic or serious?
The SHARC chip technology in these amps are also used in the Strymon products. Stunning audio quality.
All I know is I am super happy with my Katana Artist. And I have been a died in the wool tube snob for the last 40 years. Not throwing shade on the Blackstar. I will tell you what will improve your tone more than valves or modeling technology........practice, practice, practice...!!
I just invested in the stereo deluxe 2x12 model and I'm blown away by it. After nearly 20 years of using a Marshall MG50dfx I decided I was long overdue an upgrade, especially after buying a '61 SG last year, I wanted to see what a difference it makes using a top end digital amp, and I have to say I am over the moon with it.
I'm trying to choose between the 1x12 and 2x12, is there a clear difference in sound between the two, is the stereo function really present?
p.s They did an amazing job of that relic Telecaster. They even reproduced the scratchy pots ;-D
Everytime this guy is on the show i learn more about amplification, not just about Blackstar amps. Cheers guys, loved this.
Agreed, he's brilliant at explaining complex electronics in easy to understand language.
I was going with the new THR, the Katana comes out. I was settled on the Katana, this comes out. I will wait a bit more, who know some affordable digital Friedman comes out next week right..🤔
Pe Peroni I’m still going thr.. I play only at home now and it’s portable and can be put on my desktop for recording. I can put it in my front room and no wire mess or clutter
I went and am still going through the same thing, also. I got a Roland Cube Street to hold me over and have the versatility to busk, but still holding out for a main amp, too many good options. To credit blackstar though, every time Ive played one, its been a great experience, it has a bit of its own character that draws me back over the Katana, sounds slightly more natural.
I got the katana head a few weeks ago.. now I’m exchanging it for the mkii head.. it’s the most versatile it can be hooked up to a cab.. but the little speaker sounds great for bedroom playing
@@lyric.kayden LOOOOOL
@@lyric.kayden he's joking...wtf
Ian has always come across as a really genuine guy, someone you'd love to have a few pints with and shoot the breeze about guitar tech for hours. You can tell he's passionate about and believes in Blackstar products.
Awesome! You can really hear the power section dynamics Ian was talking about and the valve like resonance. The nuances in the playing stand out and the palm mutes sound beefy and tight, a lot must've gone into the cab design as well to pull this off.
These sound really really good. Very impressive. We need a Blackstar Silverline vs. Boss Katana Mk2 video!!!!!!!!
AkiraSpectrum more like vs the Nextone
Nah, this is closer to Nextone. Katana is stuck with just one EL34 voiced power amp.
@@LoudnessWarsSurvivor Katana is full solid state
@@or1on89 I said "EL34 VOICED." The power amp is solid state class AB amp VOICED to sound like a EL34 power stage.
@@LoudnessWarsSurvivor There is no such thing as an EL34 voiced amp. The behaviour of the tube is always dependent on the circuit it's being used in. Kinked Tetrodes can potentially have more headroom - but tonally you can use the same tube type in six different circuits and come up with six different voices. The switch to select tube type on any solid state amp is nothing more than a marketing gimmick. You can just as easily get a Princeton Reverb tone from a 6L6 as you can a 6V6 or EL34 or an EL84 [only at lower volume].
The Blackstar dudes seem like really cool guys
Very COOL!
They do seem like the kinda guys one would like to go to the pub and have a banter.
tbh, these amps sound better than Boss Katana series
I remember playing through a prototype of the Artisan 30 in 2007, what a killer amp! Wish Blackstar would pursue that direction more.
The delay/reverb at the beginning was gorgeous
I love the tone of Blackstar amps. I had a HT-Stage-60 that had beautiful cleans that would cut through the band mix, but also had inspiring crunch, lead and glassy reverb. Moving it after a gig was a two-man job. The bassist accidentally poured a litre of water into the hot electrics, so I replaced it with an ID:60 and was blown away by the power, response and tone pallet. I now have an ID:60 Artisan for gigging. They are so easy to use, so versatile and take so much abuse. It's a pity that Lee Anderton does not take Blackstar gear more seriously.
ID:60 Artisan? was that a custom order? do Blackstar even do custom orders?
Lee is pretty douchey to be honest.
1: Lee does take Blackstar seriously. The man is a Blackstar dealer ffs.
2: There is no such thing as an ID series Artisan amp. Idk wtf you're talking about.
The guys from Blackstar come across really well in these videos.
As I was writing this... Lee! That Reef riff!! Awesome.
Blackstar TVP/Silverline kicks Katana's butt! would love to see a comparison! glad to see that Blackstar is here!
well its something slightly different, really. The Katana is the ultimate beginners tool, optimized for bedroom players who try out a shitton of tones when they start learning this and that song for the first time (just go search for a preset of the artist, load it up in the app, there you go, even if you have no clue about how to dial in an amp). Katanas CAN be more if you know what you are doing, but basically they are easy to use decent practice tools.
This here is some serious digital modeling for people who actually know what power tubes are, how they differe and who can appreciate those kind of differences at all (which is not a given - you need a quite educated ear for those things, you'd be surprised how easy it is to overhear it). Its what BOSS tried with the Nexttone Amps - its really more fair to compare these two.
It's always good to see BlackStar getting some coverage.
Lee is really very good at breaking down this technical stuff in an accessible way. I know this is a promotional thing but it’s also thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Thank you Lee.
I bought a Boss Katana years ago when they first came out. Accidentally spilled something on the amp but it worked until last week. I went to Guitar Center to try out the Silverline Series vs Boss Katana MKII series. Guitar Center didn't have the MKII. So I tried the Silverline 50 watt amp, bought it and walked out the store with the only one they had on hand. It is an amazing amp to me. Maybe its me IDK? I thought the Blackstar Silverline sounded much better overall. Its heavier than most digital amps, you can get such amazing, versatile sounds its awesome and fun to dial in. Well made amp even though its made in China. Most amps are made in China now days.
for those who dont know, the Axe Fx series feat. the SHARC series processors. If im not mistaken i believe specifically, 2 SHARC 2's in the newest AXE FX MODELER. super interested in this. getting Jubilee Vibes w the look and its basically a 100w streamlined AXE FX... DOPE BLACKSTAR.
Wow, I wasn't aware! Thanks for sharing
The AXE III is two Keystone processors, the tigersharc in the two is no longer available and no where near the power of the Keystone .
I wouldnt go as far as comparing this to an AXE FX. Its like comparing a top of the line smartphone to a budget one just because they both have ARM processors. And also the software matters the most. However I cant want for comparisons with the Katana!
As well as Strymon.
Blackstar "Response" knob is a tube emulator. Its a brilliant feature and never seems to be discussed in reviews.
Each tube setting is like a custom overdrive pedal! Each tube has a distinct character, such as saturation (or lack off),
and they have their own tonal EQ curve etc. EL84's have a chimy clean and super saturation, EL34's light on bass focused mids
and crunchy saturation. The 6V6 have that Fender Deluxe Reverb tonal sound and a lighter breakup (bluesy type), 6L6 are super
clean and have lots of low end, used for that Fender clean sound or with high gain settings for New Metal styles of music.
Kt88 have a thick full midrange and low mids and are great for Strats with single coils. So change tubes to get different
overdrive break up and tonal EQ curve. Knowing about tubes helps. Throw a tube screamer or other drive pedal on the front to
boost the amp (Katana has built on overdrive pedals for added boost). Also the amp responds well to pick attack, play light
and it cleans up, pick hard and it breaks up more (very tube like).
REVIEW THE BLACKSTAR SUPERFLY.
Incredible busking amp and would be great for home use if you wanted a stereo set up.
Please no one has reviewed one for more than 5 minutes and id love an in depth review from some of you guys.
Finally some cool looking digital Amps. It would be great to get a comparison with the Boss Nextone- and the Fender Tone Master-Series.
They sound so nice.... and that Hansen is stunning! I like it’s become Lee’s friend.
another great vid with the guys at Blackstar. I have to tell you Lee that after years of playing a 50W tube amp I have recently bought a Quilter Tone Block and really am impressed with it.
Why don't they just add a normal efx send/return loop, what's the challenge in that, the workaround is unnessecary. I don't get it..... To get me interested it wouldalso need a dedicated XLR for the emulated out - with a groundlift, just to make me trust it more ;-)
Wow they look and sound amazing. It would be interesting to see a Blackstar Silverline vs Katana MK II video. I was about to order the Katana MK II myself buuuuuut now i'm stumped.
P.S.: The Captain killed that outro jam \m/
I support this!
pizza time Me too, they should definitely do a direct comparison video of the two, im sure a lot of other people would also be really interested to see it including myself
soulassasin10 For the money, The Katana Mark 2 is hard to beat plus the Katana sounds awesome
@@davidmerlin3344 i agree but the Blackstar to me sounds more open and i really like the power tube and ISF options on it :) it's a hard choice. I need to go in the shop and compare them and see which one feels better, because i agree both of them sound sweet, but in the end it comes down to the feel of it :)
David Merlin They recon the old TVP was better than the Katana Mk1! (Next level up)
I have the TVP 60 which is awesome but have never played any Katana!
It would be very interesting to here a sound difference between this and the new Katana MK II. Leaning towards the Katana myself. Head and 2x12 of course.
Seconded, would love to see head+2x12 comparisons of BlackStar vs Boss DSP
@@piratewhoisquiet or perhaps the Boss Nextone which these appear suspiciously similar to.
Kurt Zeidler The Blackstar TVP range which these are a follow on from came before the Nextone, so perhaps the Nextone looks suspiciously like the Blackstar? Hmmm🤔
cecil stolberg Thanks , I was not aware of that. I would still be interested in hear a comparison though.
I use a Katana head with a Fender 1x12 cab loaded with a jenson c12k. It makes the katana very warm and fat sounding. I have a choice of nice tube amps and a great pedal board but I gig with the Katana and practice with it. I have spent time getting my sounds and find it so versatile. Sounds killer at high volume too.
I bought one of the 2x12 stereo models today. I've been playing rock and jazz guitar for many years, and have had a ton of amps. IMHO, this amp has finally moved modeling into a working, gig-able amp. Love it so far, of course it's hours in :) light for a 2x12 (my back appreciates that) and as I have a lot of requirements for versatility, it's so far outstanding. My typical profile is a 30/50-100 watt tube amp with various cab configs for live, studio and noodle applications. Former Fractal (and others) modeling amp owner as well. This is worth a look for sure...
one thing I will say is a detractor: The 'tolex' covering is really poor quality. My amp had several tears in the finish, but it was the only one in stock, so I purchased it. On the way home, it fell over in my truck. Literally tore a huge strip out of the finish. Worst amp covering ever. BUT, I don't care, as it sounds great. Message to BlackStar: I have maps with decades of use with little to no tears - your quality/covering on the structure of the box sucks.
They have a really cool vintage look to them.
Loving a bit of Reef in the middle! What a riff!
JUST as I was about to pull the trigger on a Katana MK2!
Still get the boss, way better value for money
if you can, you should go and try them out yourself before buying
I still think boss gives you better value. I was hoping for blackstar to have a good katana competitor, but with no fx loop and speaker out =deal breaker..
Yeah don't forget about Boss's tone studio......
I'd go for this, just much prefer the sound of it over the Katana, which has never really done it for me.
great playing Lee, and that Hansen sounds amazing
I've been fans of Blackstar since the HT-Series tube pedals. I'm going to have to try the silverline out in person to see for myself.
Potential buyer here. Any updates sir? I've always been a "tinny" solid state/Mesa boogie style guy, but as I'm older I have learned to love a cranked marshall/brown sound. Plus, my spider 4 120 is 11 years old and a walking meme at this point😐
@@jayjaymerritt2785 Nice. I ended up getting a Marshall Origin 20H. It's the perfect pedal platform/tube amp, IMO.
Clean and crunch sounded good, but the overdrives just sounded a little bit disappointing.
Would like to hear them dialled in properly.
Man I’m loving the sounds out of these things!!!!
I totally agree with David Blackmon, the Captain is improving at great speed! Nice tones, musicality and very very tasty licks. Bravo!
this gotta be the most technical guest ever
I have the KT88 valve 12 inch from blackstar and it's simply breathtaking. They really are a solid company, this is incredibly intriguing... So much good gear now!
Lee, your playing is wonderful to hear and watch. The amps do seem to sound great but since you sound good whatever you're plugged into it's you, all you. Kudos on watching your growth here on your videos. Blackstar has brought their A Game to the match.
Very timely release after the new Katana series...missing a few of the new features the Katana has and a bit pricier, but the Sharc processors are interesting.
Also I think this is a bit cooler than having a Boss amp
Yeah, this seems to be a response moreso to the Boss Nextone amps though.
@@AndrewAviles that's a good point, hadn't considered that. The feature set looks a little more in line with the Nextone also. Unfortunate then that the timing of the release puts it next to the Katana.
The old Blackstar TVP had a SHARC chip too. The aesthetic and speaker is really the only difference I'm seeing so far.
Why did they call it Silverline? All I can think about is budget spanners that round off bolt heads.
I have an original HT Club 40. Sounds great, but I've had some problems with dry solder joints on the power valve sockets. Not so hard to fix and took a few years to manifest, but it was exactly when I started taking it rehearsals and cranking it up that it bit me.
Captain sounds so good!! Looking forward to the future digital amp shootout
I had a Blackstar HT5r and I thought it was great. I only sold it because I got a Marshall and didn’t need it anymore. I did a video on it if anyone is interested. They’re underrated for sure!
Remember when the Captain needed good guitar players for demos? Great solo intro Cap!
Sharc processors are used in UAD equipment. Really good stuff.
Regardless of he sound, this is the first Blackstar amp that looks like something I'd want on stage with me. I can't stand the look of their regular range.
This and that british racing green one with vertical cab and mix matched speakers are pretty sharp. Admittedly I wouldn't have even looked into Blackstar amps if it weren't for seeing those and liking the way they look... I always thought they were metal amps. I'd buy the British racing green Blackstar amp, but they market it as a type of amp for intermediate players trying to emulate the sound of the signature artist whose name is on the amp. I have no problem using people's signature equipment even if I don't personally like them or know who they are... just don't put a huge script signature of the person on the front of said item. Blackstar you should really take note of this guys comment!!!!
Interesting on the History with Marshall, I still have the AVT150, for Rock Tones, on the Clean Channel, with lots of Gain and PreAmp Volume, it moves a lot of Air! and still going after 20 Years! These Silverline look like real working Musicians tools.
Dang Lee! Love your playing, man. You`ve always had good feel, but come on, you`re killing it these days. Have you been to the crossroads or something?
For real, you kick ass! Salute to you, my friend.
the front panel slightly reminds me of my first "loud" amp, a VOX valvetronix VT60 back from 2002... good vibes :)
Blackstar Silverline Stereo Deluxe vs Boss Katana 100/212 When???
Preferably including the footswitches as well!
Ty vm these look and sound very cool gw Blackstar
I like stereo built in but will that be enough to take down the crowd favourite?
I like the tweakability on the front panel - it's a lot without being overwhelming. However, I don't really see the unique seling point. The THR series are also audio interfaces, and now they come with bluetooth support making them even better day-to-day hi-fi's, plus they are smaller. I guess this amp fits more into the gap of small gigging/rehearsal amps, which is where the THR farts out (maybe except the new THR30II ?).
That jam at the end was beautiful!
This guy is the Yoda of amplification umderstanding! Thx guys.
I know this video is old.. but I've been going through so many amps.. from tubes to solid states for past many years but... I was stuck with two amps which are Marshall and Fender Champion 100XL... I didn't like the plastic-y sound from those amps.. I'm going to let go of those and try to get Silverline next. Sounds really good.
That effects section looks like my id 150 which I find hard to adjust on the fly - nothing like a dedicated reverb knob!
Try using the reverb live and the FX level knob, problem solved, next.
Or you can use the foot switch and just patch in multi levels.
Sounds nice. Blackstar has always been making affordable good sounding amps. May not be everyone's taste but value for money is always there.
Sounds groovy. This or Katana, or THR if you need less volume - you won't go wrong. Don't mourn the passing of valve amps: their sound will live on in the great records of yesteryear.
that gold tele sounds mental
nice playin Captain
they look and sound like nice amps, i will try one
Sounds more "real" then the tonemaster series from Fender. Great sounds here
@2:55- happy to stand on stage with and think,"This looks cool", "i look cool"😂. For some reason,that made me laugh pretty hard,because thats why I buy an amp because it looks cool and makes me look cool. I totally understand what he meant. It was just funny
Where are the links to the myth busting videos referred to? Amps look and sound great.
This video itself was enjoyable at so many different levels!
When I started the video, I was stoked. By the end, I was sorely disappointed. As the former owner of an ID:60 TVP, I’m discouraged to see that the Silverlines have *identical* control layouts and I/O functionality, right down to the ridiculous “FX Loop OR Line Out/Aux In” on the rear. Coupled with the fact that you’re still forced (for now) to use that dreadful FS10 footswitch, this is really a ‘bust’ IMHO.
Maybe those Sharc processors and the revoiced models are substantially better - but to my ears, this just sounds like a cosmetically reskinned, gussied up TVP line.
I was going to pick up a Boss Katana 100 MkII soon; this certainly isn’t swaying my decision... 😂
You know the answer go try out all 3 back to back in store, I'd be interested to hear your opinion.
Love my old tvp 15, practice beast, these new ones look great!
Yes a classic as far as a digital amp..totally agree.
I like the frontend access to controls on my ID 260 over this. Sounds good though
Lee is so kind trying to keep the tech talk with the tech guy sound interesting, but let's face it...we need Pete running through the settings cause that's what is gonna sell this one...
How cool to hear my old mate Kenwyn House (Original Reef guitarist) getting played by the Captain!!
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I have a few Fender low power valve amps. I love them. Know how to use them , and really don’t need anything else. If I need to be louder we just put a mic on it. I use old solid state amps in my small practice space every once in a while.
What a sweet looking and sounding Tele you got there!
Looks like a re-skinned Blackstar TVP amp to me. Controls are all exactly the same. No effects loop. Would rather get the new Boss Katana, they at least made some changes with variation button and extra controls for effects. Also all 100 watt katana versions (112, 212, head, artist) have effects loop and more in the back. So is this a new look TVP with maybe a speaker swap?
I think all the Silverlines have effects loop capability...even the 20W combo, unlike the small Katanas.
N Pooch I’m looking at the 20 watt combo (which is $430) on sweetwater and product images show no inputs of any kind on back of amp besides the power cable. The katana 100 is only $360, has 80 more watts and effects loop plus many other useful inputs on back. Ya the katana 50 doesn’t have an effects loop either but price is half that of this 20 watt Blackstar you mention and still more powerful with a bigger speaker too. Tell me which models of Silverline amps have effects send and return inputs on the amp.
@@DKprojects9 According to the manufacturer, and what was said in the video, ALL Silverlines have an effects loop. On the small combos, the I/O is on the top (and is switchable in software from phones/MP3 to effects out/in. They might be 1/8 inch jacks. On the bigger combos, the jacks are likely on the bottom of the amp itself (not the cabinet), where the speakers plug in (you can see the right angle plugs at the top of the rear speaker grille in some photos. Also mentioned in the video, is that the wattage listed is comparable to the wattage of tube/valve amps. So it is entirely possible that a 50w Blackstar would be louder than a 100w Katana. Dunno. Might be all marketing. I'll wait until the comparison videos come out.
@@NukePooch1 ya i have heard others talk about using the small 1/8" jacks and enabling effects loops in software but I dont count that as a real effects loop and think its extremely cheap of them to not include real ones. By sharing ports I question audio quality without being dedicated, also the biggest issue is if you wanted to use any of those ports for mp3 or headphones while using you pedals in the effects loop. You have to pick one or the other and thats dumb, plus who wants to remember to carry around adapters.
Is just DSP programming i.e.
take the pre-filtered signal plus the impulse response and get the FFT of both then multiply them together then do the IFFT to recover the wanted signal after normalization and filtering then drive the speakers via a class D power amp.
I have the code 100 W the speakers were not good so much vibration. I hope you fix the problem with the new model.
Hi There 😂 code is a Marshall product....
Manspreading confidence in his new amps 😁
Yup, that's what happens when you have BALLS!
Does this series just got an optical lift up from id series or is there also a sound difference between the id and silver silverline series?
I can´t realy hear a difference between the TVP and the Silverline in Distortion Sound. Can you make a TVP vs Silverline Video?
Yes, we definitely need a comparison. I have the id 260tvp and I love it.
@@thunderfootpower I'll be trying this for sure but it realllllly looks like a repack with celestions right now. I hope someone does a comparison soon.
I am making a comparison video in the next week (Silverline vs TVP)
It pretty much seems the same as my ID:15TVP. If they have fixed the noise/sustain reduction so that it doesn't cut off the notes, then it would likely be worth trading up.
With Danish Pete as a guitar teacher, Lee has gotten quite good... I'm always a little worried when I see new tech (🔥especially tube 🔥vs🔥 digital 🔥) with Lee at the helm, but he did some serious justice through his playing. That was good outro paying bro!
I have an ID:60 TVP and I had a feeling that Blackstar abandoned these amps in favour of their ID:Core series. Happy to see that they just came out with an updated line of the original ID:Series products!
(While Katanas are very versatile I still prefer the sound(!)/feel/services (selectable power "tubes"!) of the Blackstar.)
I wish Blackstar take as much attention to the editing software as to the amps. Because the Insider app is crap! Needs the Mono framework, needs MS Silverlight(?!) and to download shared patches from the community it needs Flash(???!). And the UI / UX poor, and… :(
2:27 What are they thinking with the text at the top against the grill. Just checked pictures and they released it like that.
i don't think i've heard a blackstar amp i didn't like, sound aside though these amps look so cool
Nice sounds!
Actually sounds great with that Telecaster and it's relic'ed volume pot!
I have the id 260tvp. So... Should I upgrade to a silverline head deluxe with the cab, or not? And why? I'm very happy with my amp, but that head is so damn cool.
Drop D captain is a beast!!
Would love to hear some slapback delay on a Gretsch with one of these . Maybe a Chet Atkins style thumb picking tune .
That tele is fire!
I like Blackstar. I’ve got the HT5Rmkii and really love it. I’d like a more versatile amp like these or maybe a Katana, but the Blackstars are way too pricey for a non-pro player like myself. Looking forward to trying them both and maybe I’d better start saving up.
Amazing outro. Keep it up!
Seems really good, hours of tweaking to be had!!
The captain killing it on the guitar.
Look all I want to know is can I get a Dual Rect. Punk sound in my bedroom with this or is the Katana mk2 a better option?
the effects loop choice was available on the TVP models as well (firmware update). i was rather hoping they would have put a looper in it, like they did with the high power id cores. or put a proper stereo loop in (for recording or the stereo model). ill be honest, this looks like a reskin of the TVPs to me, rather than a step forward so that is a shame.
When did they add an FX loop, it's the missing feature on my TVP 30W!?! Which sounds significantly better with a speaker upgrade (celestion g12t-75).
David Willis happen a long time ago, only on certain models however - I.e. Mono effects loop
(ID:60TVP, ID:60TVP-H, ID:260TVP and ID:100TVP only)
Switching on the Effects Loop transforms the Emulated Output and MP3/Line
Input sockets into 'Preamp Out' (for sending a signal to your external effects) and
'Power Amp In' (for returning the effected signal to your amplifier)
Luke Robinett the sound of tvps (and the feel) is great if u ask me. More disappointed they have not taken a step forward on some obvious features that are lacking.
@@trindermon
Agreed, but I'd still be interested hear this person Vs my TVP, they've spent a long time getting this out to market.
David Willis Yher fair, and to be honest the blackstar digitalis are pretty dam
Good (have one here). When Anderton’s started selling off the tvps I figured a new one was coming; I was really hoping for some of the features off the id-core high power and in the stereo models case a stereo loop.
1:30 am us time this uploaded and I'm here!!!
I really like the aesthetic.
Looks great.
I’d like to compare this with the mighty Boss Nextone. It’s a pity there is no stereo efx loop like Roland jc series.
Those sound incredible.... From a self proclaimed gear snob!
Brent Nel the clean tones were very nice, warming.
Wow these sound amazing
This vs katana mkII?