The Blackstar TV-10 B Head is a premium low-wattage valve amplifier designed to deliver unmistakable British tone with simplicity, touch sensitivity and character. Built around a single-ended Class A power stage using an ECC83 preamp valve and an EL34 power valve, it captures the mid-focused growl, harmonic richness and dynamic response associated with classic British valve amplifiers.

Designed as a true plug-and-play amplifier, the TV-10 B Head focuses on the essential elements that players value most. Clean and footswitchable Boost voices provide access to shimmering cleans and crunchy, preamp-driven overdrive without unnecessary complexity, while the compact head format makes it ideal for home use, studio recording, and smaller live performances. With excellent pedal compatibility, a series effects loop and a post-power-amp speaker-emulated output, the TV-10 B Head delivers authentic British valve feel at practical volume levels.

Single-ended Class A design with EL34 authority

The TV-10 B Head uses a single-ended Class A power stage built around a classic EL34 power valve, delivering the unmistakable mid-range emphasis, grit and harmonic complexity associated with British valve amplifiers. This configuration allows the power valve and output transformer to be pushed into natural saturation at manageable volume levels, producing touch-responsive overdrive, rich harmonics and dynamic compression. The amp responds immediately to changes in picking attack and guitar volume, encouraging expressive playing and nuanced control.

Clean and Boost voices with classic British character

Two footswitchable voices provide access to a focused range of traditional British tones without overcomplication. The Clean voice delivers articulate, chime-tinged cleans with a firm low end and clear midrange, making it an excellent foundation for pedals. Engaging the Boost voice introduces preamp-driven crunch with enhanced midrange presence and bite, ideal for classic rock, blues-rock and vintage-inspired drive tones. A single Tone control keeps the signal path pure while remaining highly musical and responsive.

Post-power-amp speaker-emulated output

The TV-10 B Head features a speaker-emulated line and headphone output taken directly after the power stage rather than the preamp. This design captures the tonal behaviour of the EL34 power valve and output transformer being driven into saturation, delivering a natural, mic’d-cabinet sound for recording or silent practice. By preserving power-amp compression and harmonic content, the emulated output maintains the feel and response that define the amplifier’s character.

Studio-ready features and pedal-friendly layout

A series effects loop allows time-based and modulation effects to be placed after the preamp, maintaining clarity and definition at higher gain settings. A custom-voiced digital reverb, developed with reference to classic British valve reverb circuits, adds depth and space without overwhelming the core tone. Channel and reverb switching are footswitchable, with a single-button (channel) footswitch included, making the TV-10 B Head equally effective for studio sessions, rehearsal environments and small live gigs. A two-button footswitch is available to control both channel and reverb.

Specifications

• Product Name: Blackstar TV-10 B Head
• Product Code: BA171008-H

Amplifier

• Power output: 10 watts
• Design: Single-ended Class A
• Valves: ECC83 preamp, EL34 power valve
• Channels: Clean and Boost (footswitchable)
• EQ: Tone

Features

• Reverb: Yes (footswitchable)
• Effects loop: Series
• Speaker-emulated output: Line / headphone
• Footswitch: Included (FS-4S single button)

Physical

• Weight: 9kg
• Dimensions: 404 x 230 x 203mm