Description
Experience the unmatched sound quality of the Blackstar Dept. 10 Valve Boost pedal, designed by a team of musician-engineers dedicated to blue sky innovation. Utilising the world’s most advanced valve technology, this pedal delivers rich, organic tone with exceptional dynamics for the discerning player.
Main Features
- ECC83 (12AX7) triode valve operating at 250V for authentic valve saturation
- Class A gain stage delivering warm, dynamic boost with natural compression
- Legendary passive James-Baxandall EQ with low and high controls for tailored tone shaping
- Built-in buffer and line driver preserves signal integrity over long cable runs
- Runs on standard 9V power supply for easy pedalboard compatibility
- Single channel, boost-only voice focused on enhancing your amp’s natural character
At its core lies a high-voltage ECC83 triode valve running at 250V, providing a warm, natural boost with responsive touch sensitivity. The Class A gain stage produces smooth saturation and classic valve compression, ideal for pushing any valve amplifier into glorious overdrive.
The revered passive James-Baxandall EQ maintains your tone’s true character, allowing precise shaping with its open treble and deep low-end control. A built-in buffer and line driver preserve clarity and drive long cable runs or large pedalboards without signal loss, including those using wah pedals with low impedance.
Unlike most valve boosts, the Dept. 10 runs on a standard 9V power supply for seamless integration with your existing setup.
Specifications
- Valve: ECC83 (12AX7)
- Channels: 1
- Voices: Boost
- EQ: James-Baxandall passive EQ (Low, High controls)
- Buffer / Line Driver: Yes
- Power: 9V DC, 500mA
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of valve does the Dept. 10 Boost use?
The pedal features an ECC83 (12AX7) triode valve, running at 250V for authentic valve tone and dynamic response.
➤ Can I use this pedal with a wah pedal?
Yes, the built-in buffer and line driver allow it to drive low impedance pedals such as wahs without tone loss.
➤ Does the pedal require a special power supply?
No, the Dept. 10 Boost operates on a standard 9V DC supply, making it easy to integrate with your other effects pedals.
➤ How does the EQ affect my tone?
The passive James-Baxandall EQ offers low and high frequency controls that preserve your amp’s character while allowing you to customise the boost’s tonal balance.
➤ Is this pedal suitable for use with valve amplifiers?
Absolutely, the pedal’s valve-driven boost is designed to push valve amps into smooth saturation while maintaining musical dynamics.
Delivery
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
Mainland UK: from £4.99 within mainland UK ( Orders over £199 are delivered FREE )
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
We regret that we do not ship this item outside the UK
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Warranty Information
Blackstar Warranty Information: 1 Year extendable to 3 years except for valves which are 90 days
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
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