Blackstar JJN 50 - Jared James Nichols Signature Amp Head Overview
The Blackstar JJN 50 & JJN 212 VOC Signature Amplifier is the second collaboration between Blackstar Amplification and Jared James Nichols, a highly acclaimed guitarist known for his blues power style. The JJN 50 is designed to meet the demands of larger stages and offers a powerful yet versatile tone platform. Built on the St. James 50 EL34H platform, the JJN 50 has been refined with Jared’s input and extensively road-tested to deliver the perfect balance of power, tone, and versatility.
Key Features:
BLUES POWER Circuit: A custom overdrive circuit that enhances harmonics and overtones, delivering rich, powerful, bluesy tones. Perfect for Jared’s dynamic finger-style playing, which benefits from the amp’s wider top-end frequency response.
Custom Voicing: Jared worked closely with Blackstar engineers to ensure the amp captures his signature sound. It’s been fine-tuned to perform consistently under the most demanding live conditions.
Speaker Combination: The JJN 212 VOC cabinet is equipped with two speakers: a Celestion G12T-75 in the top and a lightweight Celestion Zephyr in the bottom. This combination provides a full, rich sound while keeping the cabinet lightweight.
Dynamic Power Reduction: Blackstar’s patented Dynamic Power Reduction (DPR) allows users to switch between 50 Watts (for maximum clean headroom) down to 2 Watts (for practice, recording, or smaller gigs). The “Sag” option provides softer, more vintage-style compression for a classic valve amp feel.
Universal Power Supply: The lightweight power supply can be used anywhere in the world (90V-264V, 50/60Hz), making it perfect for touring musicians.
British Racing Green Livery: Jared’s signature British Racing Green color scheme is present, adding a striking visual element to this powerhouse amp.
Signed Certificate of Authenticity: Each amp includes a hand-signed certificate from Jared James Nichols along with unique JJN collectables.
Additional Specifications:
- Power Reduction Settings: 50W, 2W, and “Sag” mode.
- Cabinet Configuration: JJN 212 VOC with a Celestion G12T-75 (top) and Celestion Zephyr (bottom).
- Voicing: Custom-tuned for Jared’s playing style with a wide top-end to enhance finger-style clarity.
- Control Options: Standard Blackstar control layout with Jared’s personal customizations for tone shaping.
