Blackstar ARTISAN 10 AE User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK
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Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, due to our policy of constant improvement
and development, Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice.
Designed and Engineered by
Blackstar Amplication UK
134410M-VC-2 10/17
ARTISAN 10 AE

Blackstar ARTISAN 10 AE Specifications

General

Power	10W
Channels	1
Controls	Volume, Tone
Weight	17.5 kg
EQ Controls	Tone
Effects Loop	No
Preamp Tubes	2x ECC83/12AX7
Power Tubes	EL84
Inputs	1x 1/4" Instrument Input
Reverb	No
Footswitch I/O	No
Footswitch	No

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety precautions for operating and maintaining the amplifier safely.

Introduction

Product Overview and Design Philosophy

Introduction to the 10th Anniversary Blackstar Artisan 10 AE amplifier and its design philosophy.

Amplifier Features

Design, Valves, and Performance

Details the amplifier's design, valve configuration, output power, and professional features.

Front Panel Controls

Input, Volume, Boost Controls

Details the Input jack, Volume, and Boost Select controls on the front panel.

Tone, Reverb, Master Volume Controls

Describes the Tone, Reverb, and Master Volume controls for sound shaping.

Power Indicator and Switches

Explains the Power Indicator Light, Standby switch, and Power switch.

Rear Panel Connections

Mains Fuse and Input

Details the mains fuse and mains input connection located on the rear panel.

H.T. Fuse and Speaker Outputs

Covers the High Tension fuse and various speaker output configurations.

Emulated Output and Effects Loop Level

Describes the emulated output for recording/PA and the effects loop level switch.

Effects Loop Send/Return and Footswitch

Explains the effects loop connections and the footswitch port.

Technical Specifications

Amplifier Specifications Summary

Details power, valves, weight, dimensions, and included/optional footswitches.