The Blackstar St. James 100 is a Blackstar amplifier, currently around $2074.33. Close alternatives include the ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 and the Friedman Small Box 50 Combo. It pairs well with the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress and the MXR Dyna Comp.
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar · amplifier
The Blackstar St. James 100 is a 4-channel, 100-watt 2x12 tube combo from Blackstar's premium St. James series, offering multiple distinct amp voicings selectable per channel alongside onboard reverb and effects loop, aimed at players wanting a single, versatile combo covering clean through high-gain tones. The series is built around Blackstar's refined take on classic and modern tube amp voicings, packaged in premium-finished cabinetry distinct from Blackstar's more budget-focused amp lines.
- high gain
- headroom
- gigging
- real tonal versatility
- genuinely versatile
- clean
- crunch
- modern
Good for
- Live
- Silent Recording
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Pedals that stack with the Blackstar St. James 100
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
54% matchThe St. James' versatile channels give the Electric Mistress' shimmering, subtle flange a bright amp voice to swirl through.
MXR Dyna Comp
MXR
35% matchThe St. James' clean channel gives the Dyna Comp's squashed sustain a transparent platform to be heard clearly on.
Boss OD-1 Overdrive
Boss
32% matchInto the St. James' versatile, gigging-ready clean channel, the OD-1's transparent, asymmetrical clipping has real headroom to open up.
Friedman BE-OD
Friedman
32% matchThe BE-OD's tight, modern hard-rock gain pushes the St. James' versatile, gigging-ready headroom into much heavier territory.
Colorsound Overdriver
pedal
32% matchPush the St. James' versatile, gigging-ready headroom with the Overdriver's transparent treble boost and it opens up without choking.
Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
Boss
30% matchThe St. James' clean headroom gives the DS-2's biting midrange distortion room to be smooth instead of harsh at gig volume.
Keeley Red Dirt Overdrive
Keeley
30% matchThe St. James' versatile, gigging-ready headroom gives the Red Dirt's thick, articulate midrange drive plenty of room to open up.
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
29% matchPush the St. James' round clean channel with the Guv'nor's thick, vocal crunch and the two stack into a bigger, more saturated drive.
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Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Friedman Small Box 50 Combo
Friedman
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Engl E670FE Special Edition 6L6
Engl
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo
Vox
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Marshall JVM210C Combo
Marshall
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Supro Royale 1x12 combo
Supro
91% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Blackstar St. James 100?+
The closest matches in character are the ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766, the Friedman Small Box 50 Combo, the Engl E670FE Special Edition 6L6. Budget picks: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp. Boutique upgrades: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo.
What pairs well with the Blackstar St. James 100?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress, MXR Dyna Comp, Boss OD-1 Overdrive — The St. James' versatile channels give the Electric Mistress' shimmering, subtle flange a bright amp voice to swirl through..
How much does the Blackstar St. James 100 cost?+
Around $2074.33 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).