100W Digital Combo Amp with 12" Celestion V-Type
The Blackstar Silverline may not be the first digital amp to give
variable voicings and onboard FX a familiar face. But it IS one of the
first in a long while to make it look so easy and feel so darn fun. From
its tube-laden guitar tones to its classic-combo looks and controls,
the Silverline Deluxe is a thrill to play — strumming "Hallelujah" with
reverb or chunkin' out "Unchained" with gain, you'd swear you're parked
in front of a tube amp. In addition to its wide gain range (and we do
mean WIDE), the Silverline Deluxe provides variable power tube emulation
(KT66s to EL84s), an expressive EQ and ISF section, master resonance
and presence controls, and gobs of gooey analog-inspired effects. It's
all powered by a high-powered SHARC processor and Blackstar's patented
TVP technology for realistic approximations of six in-demand amp tones.
Not only that, but a speaker-emulated stereo output, MP3 input, and a
USB connection make this combo a knockout for gigging, recording,
re-amping, and preset saving/sharing.
Familiar layout
One of the Silverline Deluxe's best qualities has to be its choice
visuals and streamlined controls. Not only does it don the sleek look of
today's boutique guitar amps, but it puts every control exactly where
you expect it. Gain, EQ, Level, FX — each function is assigned to its
own dedicated knob. The smooth silver "faux-lex" and matching silver
grille and logo are nice touches to boot.
Six amp voicings
Though its top panel may read similar to the ID:Core lineup, the
Silverline Deluxe's superior amp voicings are on another level. With the
spin of the knob, you've got access to six totally inspiring and
entirely customizable amp voicings based on some modern in-demands.
- Clean Warm — Based on an American classic. This voicing does a great impression of a Deluxe or a Twin, depending on power tube choice.
- Clean Bright — As above, but with a chimier top end
and sparklier overtones. Paired with a long hall reverb, this one's
perfect for "Sleep Walk" slide work and "Shine On" chordal cleans.
- Crunch — A broken-up British combo with raw
high-watt heat. We liked this one best with EL84s. Dial back the gain
for a touch of dirt, or crank up for sticky, syrupy sustain.
- Super Crunch — Based on a consummate British favorite. Think Super Lead to JCM territory.
- OD 1 — An all-controls-at-11 "brown" voicing. 6L6s and EL34s bring out the mids of the OD1 voicing in the best way.
- OD 2 — 5150 territory. Throw out the gain knob for
this one. This channel gives you a great front end for modern hard rock
and metal.
Variable output tube response
True Valve Power (TVP) gives your Blackstar Silverline Deluxe six
different responses modeled after the most popular power tube types.
Here you can choose the responsive dynamics, sag, swing, and breakup of
your choice from EL84s, 6V6s, EL34s, KT66s, 6L6s, or KT88s. You can
create entirely new amp tones on the Silverline Deluxe when you blend
your TVP and your ISF controls together to sculpt your signature sound.
Infinite Shape Feature (ISF)
The Blackstar Silverline Deluxe is packed with a massive variety of
tube tone, thanks to Blackstar's patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF).
When turned fully counterclockwise, ISF lends an American characteristic
to your amp choice, with a tight bottom end and a scooped midrange.
Turned all the way to the right, you'll enjoy a more-common British
mid-forward voicing. Paired with the onboard EQ, Blackstar's ISF makes
the Silverline Deluxe a playground of great sounds.
12" Celestion V-Type speaker
The Silverline Deluxe's onboard 12" Celestion V-type speaker imparts a
balanced mixture of vintage and modern characteristics, with just the
right amount of cut. You'll find this same speaker in many of
Blackstar's top-end tube amps and cabs, including the Artist 30 and
Jared James Nichols signature JJN-212VOC MkII.
Speaker-emulated stereo output
This output gives you the dimensional response of a miked-up cab to
facilitate streamlined gigging and recording. So whether you're cranked
onstage or whisper-quiet at practice, you've got the freedom to perform
and record without a microphone.
Endless inspiration awaits
The Silverline Deluxe's six selectable voices can be dialed in with
EQ, power tube, and FX choices and saved to one of the amp's preset
locations. These presets are then accessible via buttons on the amps
control panel or via an optional footswitch. And if you've got a laptop
nearby, then you're in for a world of tweakable tones and artist
presets. The Silverline's USB connection grants you access to
Blackstar's free INSIDER software for deeper editing, preset management
and sharing, and even direct recording. Take it from guitarists at
Sweetwater: if you've been searching for a giggable solution with
real-deal tube amp looks and tones to match, the Blackstar Silverline
Deluxe is well worth a look.
Blackstar Silverline Deluxe 100-watt Digital Amplifier Combo Features:
- 100W digital combo amp with 12" Celestion V-Type
- Styled after today's boutique tube amps
- Streamlined layout — no menu diving
- Powerful SHARC DSP
- 6 amps voicings: American cleans to British browns
- TVP technology lets you mix and match output tubes with amp models
- Speaker-emulated stereo output simplifies gigging and recording
- 3-band EQ, ISF shaping, and master resonance and presence open up worlds of tone shaping
- Access to endless tweaks and artist presets via the Blackstar INSIDER software
- MP3 input for jamming along to backing tracks
- USB connection for direct recording and preset management
