Blackstar proudly presents the limited edition Jared James Nichols signature valve amp head paired with a matching cabinet!
For nine years, Jared has relied on Blackstar to channel his distinctive BLUESPOWER tone. His electrifying performances and unconventional pick-less guitar technique have earned him acclaim, steadily growing his reputation with audiences worldwide—from gritty blues to explosive arena rock.
Jared collaborated closely with Blackstar at their HQ in Northampton, England, refining both the sound and aesthetics of this amp to ensure it faithfully delivers his signature tone night after night on tour. The result is a stunning blend of sonic excellence and visual allure.
The JJN-20RH MkII head, powered by EL84s, forms the tonal core of Jared’s setup. Its two-channel design transitions seamlessly from pristine cleans to Jared’s natural and robust BLUESPOWER overdrive. Each channel offers two foot-switchable voices, unlocking a vast array of valve-driven tones.
Whether in the studio or at home, the JJN-20RH can be switched down to 2 Watts, driving the EL84s to deliver authentic valve power stage breakup. USB outputs have been integrated for effortless recording of valve tones, while a professional balanced XLR D.I. output allows speaker-emulated signals to be routed to external devices for practice, recording, or live performances.
Blackstar and Jared collaborated on a striking and distinctive aesthetic for the amp, featuring a wider radius box, eye-catching racing green tolex, and a unique tilt-back design that not only sounds great but looks the part too.
Amp Head Features
- 20 watts
- Two ECC83 preamp valves
- Two EL84 power amp valves
- Reverb control
- Clean and overdrive channels
- Effects loop
- USB recording
- 21.2 lbs
Cabinet Features
- 12" Celestion V-Type speakers
- GT-75 speakers
- 120 watts
- 42.5 lbs
- Style: Combo
- Type: Stack
- Number of Channels: 2
- Has Effects: No
- Effects Loop: Yes
- Amp Wattage: 20w
- Speaker Size: 2 x 12"
- Weight Range: 40 or more lbs
