Blackstar Series One 100 MkII vs Friedman Amps Box Head Hand-Wired 50-Watt EL34
The Blackstar Series One 100 MkII and the Friedman Amps Box Head Hand-Wired 50-Watt EL34 are both amplifiers. The Blackstar Series One 100 MkII leans transparent and full. Current prices: $832.74 vs $2899.99.
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Blackstar Series One 100 MkII
Blackstar · amplifier
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$832.74via Reverb
$2899.99via Reverb
The Blackstar Series One 100 MkII is a 100-watt all-tube amplifier head from Blackstar premium Series One professional range. Four EL34 output tubes drive two independent channels — Clean and Overdrive — each with ISF tone control. The MkII revision refined channel voicing and transient response over the original Series One 100. At 100 watts it provides stage power for large venues and outdoor performance without sacrificing tonal dynamics or EL34 character.
The Friedman Box Head is a hand-wired 50-watt EL34 all-tube guitar amplifier head from Friedman Amplification, the Los Angeles boutique amp company founded by Dave Friedman. Hand-wired point-to-point construction with EL34 power tubes reflects Friedman commitment to boutique quality and the tonal character of European power tubes. A professional-grade hand-wired Friedman head for players who want the Friedman boutique quality and the tighter, more aggressive EL34 character.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
- transparent
- full
- crunchy
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Live
- Studio