sgseeley Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 I have an opportunity to pick up a Blackstar Artisan 5/15 watt combo amp for less than a grand.I've played through it twice & liked the clean tones. does anybody have one of these or know much about them. I'd appreciate any advice. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 The Artisan's quality is supposed to be really good, much better then standard models. If it sounds good and the price is right, go for it, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I've played through one of these several times both at volume and quietly. Anything between Vox and Marshall sounds are available, so fairly versatile. As you say, the clean is really nice with a lot of Voxy sparkle in there. Handwired gorgeousness in a nicely sized cab. I'd recommend it without hesitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgseeley Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 thanks for your input! I'm going to pick it up today. It's the floor model @ a local music store. I can't wait to hook up my 555 that I purchased from rjs1 the first wk. of october.it should be a good "marriage". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Glad to help Hope it sounds as good at home. Ask your neighbours after a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I haven't played through this model but others from Blackstar. I think the are, generally speaking, fantastic sounding amps. I thought for quite sometime that these were built in the UK. Turns out I was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjkrause84 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 I had am Artisan 15, and loved it (ended up selling it to fund my JTM45 build). The ONLY complaint, is that it is seriously bass-shy. Obnoxiously so. If I ever happen to come across a good deal and buy one again I would buy an EQ pedal to go with it. That, I think, would solve the issue (either that or clipping the bright cap and swapping out one or two other caps so the circuit more closely follows the 1974x circuit). I would highly recommend it, but be aware that it is not perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgseeley Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 thanks jjkrause84,I'm going to keep your post handy, I really appreciate specific advice like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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