Blackstar Artisan 15H Handwired 15W Tube vs Marshall 2245 JTM45 Head
The Blackstar Artisan 15H Handwired 15W Tube and the Marshall 2245 JTM45 Head are both amplifiers sharing dynamic, harmonically rich, full. The Blackstar Artisan 15H Handwired 15W Tube leans warm. The Marshall 2245 JTM45 Head leans edge of breakup and mid-forward. Current prices: $1511.98 vs $1453.78.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.35% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Classic Rock
- Blues
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- dynamic
- harmonically rich
- full
- smooth
Marshall 2245 JTM45 Head
Marshall · amplifier
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$1511.98via Reverb
$1453.78via Reverb
The Blackstar Artisan 15H is a 15-watt handwired all-tube guitar amplifier head featuring two independent channels: one based on an EF86 pentode tube for bold, dynamic voicing and another using an ECC83 triode for smoother, traditional British character. The EL84 power section is switchable between 15-watt push-pull pentode mode for stage punch and 5-watt single-ended triode mode for saturated studio tones at lower output levels. Built with point-to-point tag board construction on a seam-welded steel chassis with finger-jointed birch-ply cabinet, every component is chosen for tonal contribution. The amp delivers rich, harmonically complex tones with exceptional touch sensitivity, suited for blues, jazz, and classic rock players who demand studio-grade tonal quality.
The Marshall 2245 is a reissue of the JTM45, the very first Marshall amplifier from 1962, built on a 5881/KT66 power section that gives it a warmer, more American-influenced voice than later EL34 Plexis. At around 30 to 45 watts it offers a smooth, bluesy breakup with rich harmonics and a slightly looser, vintage feel. Its warm cleans and creamy overdrive made it a cornerstone of British blues-rock. The simple four-input front panel recreates the original early-1960s circuit.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Alternative Rock
- Jazz
- Rock
- Blues Rock
- warm
- edge of breakup
- mid-forward
- transparent
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Practice
- Studio
- Worship
- Live
- Studio