The Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt is a Blackstar amplifier, currently around $1184.82. Close alternatives include the Milkman Sound Tres Leches and the PRS MT100. It pairs well with the Colorsound Overdriver and the Carl Martin PlexiTone.
Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt
Blackstar · amplifier
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.
- saturation
- headroom
- massive
- clear
- full
- clean
- modern
- vintage
Good for
- Live
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt is commonly used in
- Djent
- Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Pedals that stack with the Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt
Colorsound Overdriver
pedal
23% matchStack Colorsound Overdriver on top and a saturated tone tightens toward clean boost
Carl Martin PlexiTone
Carl Martin
20% matchCarl Martin PlexiTone takes that saturated character and pushes it toward clean boost
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Boss
17% matchFeed a saturated signal into Boss BD-2 Blues Driver and it comes out closer to clean boost
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
10% matchKeep Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt's saturated voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress goes after Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Keeley Bassist
Keeley
10% matchWhat Keeley Bassist brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Mooer A7 Ambience
Mooer
9% matchRun Mooer A7 Ambience in Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt's effects loop, clear of Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay
TC Electronic
8% matchKeep Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt's saturated voice out front: TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay goes in Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt's effects loop so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Laney TI-Boost
Laney
tonal matchLaney TI-Boost's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt delivers it
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt?+
The closest matches in character are the Milkman Sound Tres Leches, the PRS MT100, the Diezel Herbert MkIII. Budget picks: Blackstar Series One 200 Top MkI Head 200Watt, Blackstar TV-10 BH, Orange TH30. Boutique upgrades: Engl Powerball II.
What pairs well with the Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Colorsound Overdriver, Carl Martin PlexiTone, Boss BD-2 Blues Driver — Stack Colorsound Overdriver on top and a saturated tone tightens toward clean boost.
How much does the Blackstar Series One MK II 4-Channel 100-Watt cost?+
Around $1184.82 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).