Blackstar St James JJN 212 VOC Jared James Nichols Signature Cabinet 2x12inch Cab

Product Information

Introducing the JJN 212 VOC.

Jared James Nichols has built a reputation as one of the most talented players in the world today; a true player’s player. Jared has been a Blackstar Artist for 14 years and we’ve been honoured to work with him on his second signature model with us, the JJN 212 VOC. As Jared’s career has grown, so has the size of the stages he plays and it has come to a time where his amplifier is also in need of growth. We worked closely with Jared to develop his new signature model and we’re extremely proud to reveal the JJN 212.

The 60 Second Story

• A unique speaker combination (Celestion G12T-75 and a Celestion Zephyr).
• Exclusive Celestion Zephyr lightweight loudspeaker. We worked closely with Celestion to design a unique lightweight speaker that uses a traditional ferrite magnet. Based on the ‘soft parts’ and voicing of a Vintage 30, the Zephyr packs a huge tonal punch but at a  fraction of the weight of a standard guitar amp speaker.
• Covered in Jared’s iconic Racing Green livery and biscuit fret.

Why?

When Jared visited Blackstar HQ in Northampton, UK we tested many different speaker types and combinations. Jared’s preferred choice was a Celestion G12T-75 in the top and a lightweight Celestion Zephyr speaker in the bottom position. This speaker blend kept the cabinet lightweight while delivering the punch he needs. To finish things off, we kitted out this new signature in Jared’s British Racing Green livery. Every amp comes with a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by Jared and a collectable photocard.

A Message from Jared…

“I first plugged in to a Blackstar amp in 2010. I remember the feeling it gave me, I LOVED IT. When I first chased my dream of forming my band and making original music, it started with a Les Paul and a Blackstar. Now 14 years later, that combination remains the same. Simply put, I have developed and found my entire sonic sound with Blackstar. In 2019, I was blessed to release my first signature model, the JJN 20. I couldn’t have been more happy. But as time went on and my career continued to grow, so did my needs in an amplifier. So here we are… the JJN 50H, an absolute beast of an amp. Packing all of the power, tone, versatility, and inspiration I could ever ask for, this one can genuinely do it all. I proudly worked closely with the engineers on every single facet of this amp; we put our heart and soul into it. I am absolutely blown away by the final product and I think you will be too. I hope you harness the musical freedom and passion in this amplifier. Although it is a signature model, rest assured, it was designed with the intention to speak to you, empower you, and inspire YOU on your musical journey. Much love & BLUES POWER!”

Inside Information:

• Our universal power supply, is lightweight and can be used anywhere in the world from 100-240VAC 50/60Hz.
• The built-in reactive load and pro connections makes the JJN 50 perfect for silent stages.
• Completely separate EQ circuits are used for each channel. This is achieved by switching dual-ganged potentiometers, which means there is no compromise in tone between the two channels even with the shared EQ controls.
• The Sag setting generates more power supply ‘sag’ to accentuate the all-important amp compression, the ‘feel’ is softer and more ‘vintage’.
• CabRig overcomes the shortcomings of IR ‘snapshots’ and uses state of the art digital processing to reproduce the sound and feel of a mic’d up guitar cab in incredible detail. Over 250 mic and cab combinations can be saved into one of the three onboard slots. Each cab has a choice of mic type and axis, alongside room mics and master EQ. Connect to the free Architect software for more deep-dive options.
• Candlenut plywood is used for strength and lightness. Its beneficial acoustic properties, create a roadworthy cabinet that sounds great and won’t let you down.
• The St. James illuminated logo is inspired by our original Artisan amps.