The new Blackstar TV-10 AH and TV-10 BH heads, along with the matching TV-112 A and TV-112 B cabinets, bring the brand’s low-power, single-ended Class A valve designs into a compact modular format aimed at players chasing pure tone, simplicity and portability.
Key Features
- 10-watt, single-ended Class A valve heads in American and British voicings
- Matching 1×12 cabinets loaded with Celestion A-Type or V-Type speakers
- Purist control layout designed for expressive dynamics and touch response
- Footswitchable voices, reverb and series effects loop on both heads
- Cabinet-emulated outputs taken after the power stage for recording and live use
Low-watt valve amps have a way of slowing everything down. You plug in, turn up, and suddenly the focus shifts from tweaking settings to responding to touch and feel. Ahead of NAMM 2026, Blackstar is leaning further into that idea with an expanded TV-10 range that introduces dedicated head and cabinet options.
A Modular Take on a Studio Favourite
The original TV-10 combos have built a quiet reputation as studio and home favourites, largely because they resist the urge to overcomplicate things. The new TV-10 heads and TV-112 cabinets take that same philosophy and apply it to a more flexible format.
For players who already have favourite cabinets, or who want to build a compact rig that moves easily between home, studio and small stages, the head-and-cab approach makes sense. The aesthetic remains consistent with the rest of the TV-10 line, using premium materials and a boutique finish that feels considered rather than flashy.
TV-10 AH and the American Class A Voice
The TV-10 AH is voiced around classic low-watt American amps, pairing an ECC83 preamp valve with a 6L6 power valve. The result leans toward glassy cleans, smooth compression and harmonically rich overdrive as the volume comes up.
Clean and footswitchable Drive voices keep things straightforward, while a series effects loop and studio-quality footswitchable reverb add flexibility without clutter. A cabinet-emulated output taken after the power stage makes the AH equally useful for recording or silent practice.
Paired with the TV-112 A cabinet, which features a Celestion A-Type speaker, the AH delivers a refined, open response that suits clean styles, pedals and dynamic playing.
TV-10 BH and British Character
For players chasing mid-forward punch and grit, the TV-10 BH takes a different path. Using an ECC83 preamp valve and an EL34 power valve, it draws on classic British Class A tones with a stronger emphasis on drive and harmonic complexity.
Alongside its articulate clean voice, the footswitchable Boost pushes the front end harder, making it easy to move from edge-of-breakup tones into richer saturation. Like the AH, the BH includes a series effects loop, footswitchable reverb and a cabinet-emulated output that captures the sound of the power stage working.
Matched with the TV-112 B cabinet and its Celestion V-Type speaker, the BH delivers warm lows, focused mids and a familiar British crunch in a compact, gig-ready setup.
Designed for Touch, Not Tweaking
Across both heads and cabinets, the guiding idea remains simplicity. The TV-10 range is deliberately restrained, encouraging players to interact with the amp rather than scrolling through options. That focus on touch and dynamics is a big part of why single-ended Class A amps continue to appeal, especially in studio and home practice environments.
The cabinet-emulated outputs, taken after the power amp, also underline Blackstar’s intent to make these amps practical in modern workflows, where direct recording and quiet stages are often the norm rather than the exception.
A Natural Evolution of the TV-10 Line
As NAMM 2026 approaches, the expanded TV-10 range feels like a logical next step rather than a radical departure. By offering the same core tones in a modular format, Blackstar is giving players more ways to integrate these amps into their own setups.
For anyone drawn to low-watt valve amps that reward feel and restraint, the new Blackstar TV-10 heads and cabinets look set to carry that ethos forward in a form that suits both modern studios and small-stage rigs.
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