Blackstar JJN 50 - Jared James Nichols Signature Cabinet Overview
The Blackstar JJN 50 & JJN 212 VOC Signature Amplifier represents the next step in Jared James Nichols’ collaboration with Blackstar, reflecting his growth as a guitarist and his need for a more powerful and versatile amplifier. Built on the St. James 50 EL34H platform, this amp has been fine-tuned to deliver Jared’s distinctive BLUES POWER tones, which are perfectly suited for his dynamic fingerstyle playing.
Key Features:
Speaker Combination: Jared’s preferred choice includes a Celestion G12T-75 in the top position for added brightness and top-end sparkle, paired with a lightweight Celestion Zephyr in the bottom for warmth and drive. This combination offers a well-balanced tonal spectrum, perfect for his style of blues rock.
Lightweight Cabinet: Constructed from candlenut plywood, the cabinet is both strong and lightweight, with excellent acoustic properties. It’s designed for easy portability without compromising on sound quality, making it perfect for road use.
Custom Voicing: Blackstar worked closely with Jared to fine-tune every aspect of the amp. The JJN 50 provides a wide frequency response, enabling versatility across various tones while maintaining Jared’s signature sound.
Dynamic Power Reduction: The patented Dynamic Power Reduction (DPR) allows players to switch between 50 Watts, 2 Watts, and a “Sag” mode. This feature offers flexibility for different settings, whether you need high headroom, a more overdriven tone, or vintage-style valve compression.
Custom British Racing Green Livery: Jared’s amps are known for their standout British Racing Green finish, and the JJN 50 follows that tradition, making it both visually striking and unmistakably his.
Signed Certificate: Each amp includes a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity from Jared James Nichols, adding to its collector’s appeal.
Additional Specifications:
- Power Settings: 50W, 2W, Sag mode.
- Cabinet Construction: Lightweight, road-ready candlenut plywood.
- Voicing: Tailored for Jared’s playing, with a wider top-end for enhanced clarity.
- Speaker Configuration: Celestion G12T-75 and Celestion Zephyr.
- Universal Power Supply: Operates globally from 90V to 264V, 50/60Hz.
Jared’s Vision:
Jared describes the JJN 50 as an amplifier that can handle any situation, from large stages to intimate settings, while delivering the tone, power, and inspiration every guitarist needs. He emphasizes that although it is his signature model, it is designed to connect with players at all levels, helping them explore their sonic potential with the same freedom and passion he brings to his own music.
