Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt vs Blackstar TV-10 BH
The Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt and the Blackstar TV-10 BH are both amplifiers sharing saturated, transparent, high gain. The Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt leans crunchy. Current prices: $1184.82 vs $556.23.
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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.46% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- saturated
- transparent
- high gain
- harmonically rich
Blackstar TV-10 BH
Blackstar · amplifier
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$1184.82via Reverb
$556.23via Reverb
The Blackstar Series One 100 MkII is a 100-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head featuring four footswitchable channels with six tonal voices, powered by four 6L6 output valves. The MkII revision introduced over 30 circuit modifications and voicing tweaks compared to the original Series One 100, including an upgraded 1.6mm steel chassis and higher-quality components. Four channels span ultra-clean through vintage crunch, rhythm saturation, and modern high-gain lead tones. ISF tone control and DPR (Dynamic Power Reduction) for continuous power attenuation provide tonal flexibility and volume management. At 100 watts through 6L6 power tubes the amp delivers massive headroom, complex harmonics, and the dynamic response of a professional all-tube head.
The Blackstar TV-10 BH is a 10-watt single-ended Class A all-tube guitar amplifier head powered by ECC83 preamp and EL34 power valves, delivering classic British grit, midrange punch, and low-wattage valve compression in a head format. Clean and footswitchable Boost voices provide two distinct levels of gain for clean picking through classic rock overdrive. A post-power-amp speaker-emulated line output enables direct studio recording and live PA feed. A built-in effects loop is rare for a tube amp at this size and price. Reviewers described the TV-10 BH as packed with sparkling harmonics and juicy valve overtones that capture the feel and response of revered low-wattage British tube amps.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Djent
- Classic Rock
- Blues
- Rock
- Metal
- crunchy
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Practice
- Studio
- Silent Recording