The Blackstar TV-10 BH is a Blackstar amplifier, currently around $556.23. Close alternatives include the Laney Ironheart IRT-SLS 3-Channel 300W Head and the Laney Ironheart IRT30-112 1x12 Combo. It pairs well with the Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII and the Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb.
Blackstar TV-10 BH
Blackstar · amplifier
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.
- classic rock
- boost
- british
- compression
- studio
- midrange
- valve
- recording
Good for
- Practice
- Studio
- Silent Recording
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Blackstar TV-10 BH is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Blues
- Rock
- Metal
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Pedals that stack with the Blackstar TV-10 BH
Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII
Sola Sound
20% matchSola Sound Tone Bender MkII stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb
Fjord Fuzz
20% matchRun mid-forward into Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb for more fuzzy on top
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
19% matchWhat Colorsound Power Boost brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
14% matchKeep Blackstar TV-10 BH's compressed voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress goes after Blackstar TV-10 BH in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it
Keeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay
Keeley
12% matchKeeley Eccos Tape Flanged Delay's dark voice goes in Blackstar TV-10 BH's effects loop — it's not there to compete with Blackstar TV-10 BH's own compressed character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2
Hungry Robot
12% matchRun Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2 in Blackstar TV-10 BH's effects loop, clear of Blackstar TV-10 BH's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor
Warm Audio
12% matchWarm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
tonal matchWampler Cory Wong pushes this high-gain tone into lead territory
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Blackstar TV-10 BH?+
The closest matches in character are the Laney Ironheart IRT-SLS 3-Channel 300W Head, the Laney Ironheart IRT30-112 1x12 Combo, the Blackstar St. James 50 EL34H Fawn. Budget picks: Blackstar TV-10. Boutique upgrades: 3rd Power DRGN-100, Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII, Blackstar ST. James 100 Head.
What pairs well with the Blackstar TV-10 BH?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII, Fjord Fuzz Fjaer Spring Reverb, Colorsound Power Boost — Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here.
How much does the Blackstar TV-10 BH cost?+
Around $556.23 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
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