Blackstar St James JJN 50 50Watt Amp Head

Blackstar JJN 50 Signature Guitar Amplifier

Renowned for his exceptional talent, Jared James Nichols is a true player’s player. As a Blackstar Artist for over 14 years, Jared collaborated with us to create his second signature amplifier—the JJN 50. Designed to meet the demands of larger stages, this amp delivers Jared’s powerful blues tones with remarkable clarity and response.

Road-tested across tours in the UK and Europe, the JJN 50 has been meticulously refined to provide the ultimate blues power amplifier experience.

Key Features

• Inspired by the St. James 50 EL34, featuring an extended top-end frequency range
• Low-to-mid gain pedal platform with a dedicated Blues Power boost circuit for Jared’s signature growl
• Includes CabRig, Blackstar’s advanced IR-based cabinet simulator, pre-loaded with three unique Jared James Nichols patches
• Built-in reactive load for authentic valve tone at any volume
• Power reduction switch offering 50W, SAG, and 2W modes for versatile stage and studio use
• USB audio interface and XLR D.I. output for seamless professional recording and live performance integration
• Finished in Jared’s iconic British Racing Green Tolex with a biscuit basketweave fret

CabRig IR-Based Speaker Simulation Technology

CabRig offers three custom Jared James Nichols presets: JJN Classic Muscle, JJN Modern Grit, and JJN Nashville Basement. This next-generation DSP speaker simulator recreates the natural sound and feel of a mic’d guitar cabinet with zero latency and no phase issues. Use the accompanying software for in-depth tone shaping and capture stunning guitar sounds via USB, XLR, or headphones.

Pro-Grade Connectivity

The JJN 50 is designed for modern guitarists who record at home or perform live. Featuring both USB audio and XLR D.I outputs, it integrates effortlessly with professional rigs and recording setups, utilising the built-in reactive load and CabRig for authentic valve tone.

Specifications

• Model: JJN 50H
• Power: 50 Watts
• Valves: 2 x ECC83, 2 x EL34
• Channels: 2
• Boost: Blues Power circuit
• EQ: Bass, Middle, Treble
• Power Reduction: 50W, SAG, 2W
• Reverb: Yes
• Reactive Load: Built-in
• CabRig DSP: Included
• USB Audio: Yes
• XLR CabRig Output: Yes
• Effects Loop: Series loop with level switch
• Footswitch: Included, 2-way
• Tolex: British Racing Green
• Fret: Biscuit basketweave
• Voltage: 100V–240V 50/60Hz
• Weight: 7.7 kg
• Dimensions (mm): 495 x 241 x 228

Experience the signature blues power of Jared James Nichols with the Blackstar JJN 50