The Silver Line Special from Blackstar

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

HI! Just to let you know if you like this video and want to show your appreciation, you can buy me a cup of coffee with the "Thanks" button which is just next to the share button! ✌❤ Please support me in what I do through Patreon! www.patreon.com/Jonathankoh Subtitles are available in English, Chinese, German, Spanish, Italian, Indonesian, Thai, and Japanese. 0:00 Intro 1:58 Song 4:34 Amp Intro 8:19 Demo 22:23 Outro

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Please note! On the silverline standard and special you actually have access to the mid, resonance and presence controls by holding down the tap button and turning the bass, treble and isf knobs. My thanks to SonicBluMustang for the heads up!!

[@SonicBluMustang]

On the silverline standard and special you actually have access to the mid, resonance and presence controls by holding down the tap button and turning the bass, treble and isf knobs. Great Video!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Awesome!!!! Cool .. thanks for the info!

[@ransombaggins9301]

I can't help but smile every time I hear, "Hi. This is Jonathan. How you guys doing?"

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Ransom Baggins 🤓✌️

[@JohnW335andTele]

Ransom Baggins I agree! Seems as though he is a kind soul just inviting us to join him in the newest video.

[@ransombaggins9301]

jbwiw2 exactly!

[@philchapman1463]

Blackstar "Response" knob is a tube emulator. Its a brilliant feature and never seems to be discussed in reviews. Each tube setting is like a custom overdrive pedal! Each tube has a distinct character, such as saturation (or lack off), and they have their own tonal EQ curve etc. EL84's have a chimy clean and super saturation, EL34's light on bass focused mids and crunchy saturation. The 6V6 have that Fender Deluxe Reverb tonal sound and a lighter breakup (bluesy type), 6L6 are super clean and have lots of low end, used for that Fender clean sound or with high gain settings for New Metal styles of music. Kt88 have a thick full midrange and low mids and are great for Strats with single coils. So change tubes to get different overdrive break up and tonal EQ curve. Knowing about tubes helps. Throw a tube screamer or other drive pedal on the front to boost the amp (Katana has built on overdrive pedals for added boost). Also the amp responds well to pick attack, play light and it cleans up, pick hard and it breaks up more (very tube like).

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

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[@nicolaebreaban8154]

Yes, absolutely right. My band and I (both guitarists play Silverline combos) played festivals and recorded an EP with them. They sound phenomenal!

[@davemack7740]

Well you've did it again, I'm a new guitar player (70 years old and just starting out) and wanted to get a good amp, and one that sounds good, but not a big price tag, saw video and liked it so much that I bought one, got the Silverline Standard 20w and thought that one would be good for me........... thanks for the great review.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Dave Mac cool!! You will enjoy that amp!! Never too young to start I say...✌️😀

[@davemack7740]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud did I hear you right in one of your videos, you are playing in Reno in the next couple of months ? if so what date, and what venue ....

[@wangbar1]

Excellent review. I bought this exact amp model a little over a week ago and I couldn’t be happier.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nice!

[@davemack7740]

I sure like your honest reviews on equipment, and those reviews really help us out here in Guitar Land

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌️❤️

[@stiansyltaguitar]

The song was SO beautiful. Your playing is just soo Good, man.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you brother ✌️🤓

[@epost1978]

You are very pleasant to watch....very knowledgeable and informative....I had bought the Stereo Deluxe version about 8 months ago......and still havent really dove into using it.....but I think your video motivated me to get down there and take it for a test drive....thankyou😁👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you.. I’m also learning new stuff each time✌️❤️

[@sjazzp]

Thanks for such a complete review Jon! ✌️😀🎸

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

You’re most welcome✌️❤️

[@naftade]

this amp sounds very nice HERE. Don't know why so many others didn't manage to make it sound any good.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Oh it’s a really great Amp!!✌️❤️

[@sosmooth7]

Thank you for a really good review. You went through and commented on all the features this amp has to offer.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

thank you Phil✌🤓

[@keesketsers5866]

Great review, if only all reviews on youtube were this clear and enjoyable. Great work, thank you!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!!✌️🤓

[@gregt4202]

If this video is with your new camera, wow. Very very high def. And, great music as always. You've got one of the best music-oriented channels on youtube, Jonathan. Peace, out.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Greg T thanks Greg✌️🤓

[@briandaniels1496]

Thanks Jonathan your reviews are the best and your playing is great.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

thank you Brian! 🤓✌

[@birdybutch]

just THANK YOU.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure!!✌️❤️

[@johnjanoski3988]

That's a great amp but I'm a fan of Blackstar's amps in general so I guess I'm biased. Your opening jam was super, you get every bit of tone out of the guitars and rig you're playing through.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks John ✌️🤓

[@1willywonker]

Wonderful sound

[@gringopig]

Super melodic playing! Very nice. You make these amps sound terrific.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks!!🤓 The amp was a joy to play!✌

[@ransombaggins9301]

Really enjoy listening to you play. That opening tune was very Norwegian Wood.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Ransom Baggins thank you ✌️🤓

[@1willywonker]

i think that transister amps looks like the way forward now they sound so real

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yep.. and it’s going to get better in time ✌️🤓

[@1willywonker]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud wow ye i guess it will

[@glimmertwins4]

KILLER SOUND, Jonathan

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Gram! 🤓✌

[@Blues-man.]

Enjoy your playing and the review, well done,,,,,

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

American Irishman thank you kindly ✌️🤓

[@nicolaebreaban8154]

I have the 100W combo version, the other guitarist in my band has the 50W. We mic'ed them up and played festivals with them. The tones are superb

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I agree✌️❤️

[@joschelei262]

Is the speaker in the Silverline Deluxe 100w 1x12 Combo 4 or 8 ohms?

[@markg9254]

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[@DenisAhmet]

Looks and sounds good, but too many combinations for me....lol. You must try a Boss Katana amp one day, I’d love to hear your views on it. That opening track at the start had a wonderful vibe to it, so simple yet so effective, reminded me a little like Norwegian Wood by the Beatles. Keep up the great videos Jon, you are a star 🌟👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Yea.. would love to try the katana✌️🤓

[@markstanford594]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud That was a question I would ask: Katana vs Silverline? I know the Katana series doesn't have the tube selection deal, but they sound very similar. I had the Katana 50 and sold it a while back. I was thinking about getting one of the V2 100 amps until I saw the Blackstar. Need your opinion please! Nice demonstation!

[@Jeremy-ob4gm]

Mark Stanford did you ever make a choice between the two? I’m in the same predicament. Interested in clean tones to mild overdrive and takes pedals well.

[@markstanford594]

@@Jeremy-ob4gm Yes. I bought the Katana 100 with the single 12 inch speaker. Missed my old one too much. Great amp and glad I bought it. The Silverline is a nice amp, but you can't beat the Katana in my opinion. Good luck.

[@DenisAhmet]

@@Jeremy-ob4gm I've the Katana 50 MK I, great Amp, great value, you could probably get one used now and sell it for same if you did not like it. So many great reviews on KZbin by guitarists and others, check it out

[@steventheo69]

Totally love your playing. I love your reviews, but I really tune in to hear you play. Thanks

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you Steve!🤓✌

[@GuitarTalkunedited]

You sir are a hell of a player! Tres bien

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Merci~✌♥

[@bobbywilliams4655]

Great review Thanks

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks Bobby✌️🤓

[@undrwrldsk8fred]

I know I’m a couple of years late to the party, but I just bought this amp and I can’t wait for it to arrive… oh, well. Better late than never!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol✌❤

[@shamzamri3442]

What's up br Jon...As usual superb demo and playing. 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

sham zamri terima kasih Sham✌️🤓

[@MichelleTaylor1]

Great video and great playing ❤️👍🏻 You made a little mistake by saying that there is no mid control ( as there is one which is accessed by holding one of the buttons in for a few seconds). These are outstanding digital amps and make the Fenders and Katanas sound like a box of frogs in a side by side test in a store ( I’ve done it on a number of occasions).👍🏻 Much more dynamics, string separation, warmth and punch in the Blackstar’s, a better “tube amp” sound. Those other amps are cheaper however, but like everything in life “you get what you pay for”. 😊

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thanks Michelle!! Thank you for the heads up, you’re the 2nd person to point out to me. I didn’t have time to confirm that so I didn’t put in on the info section of the video yet. Thanks✌️🤓

[@sjazzp]

Today I learned about this amp. I'm happy you did such a complete review. I'm wondering how it compares to the Boss Nextone and the Fender Tone Master amps.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Maybe some one here will help✌️❤️

[@sugarlife485]

beautiful sounding amp I recently played the fender Tonemasters and these sound better and more real....I prefer these over the fenders and katanas? your thoughts!? Happy new year fro nyc

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you.. A great new year to you too✌️❤️

[@guitarist22lespaul90]

Thank you so much for video on this Amp,this i amp is worth buying,I try Boss katana is nice and it have good sounds,it Lack Bottom End Big time,I try amp in store, and sitting down and standing up and tilting amp up and on stand and still lack bottom end and Big Drawback is open back cabinet. The Black star ID core 40,I have, it sounds better than Boss Katana, I was blown away. And Black Star Sliveline sound tubey and effects awesome amp and kick butt, Thank you.James

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

My pleasure..Its a great amp..something i would buy✌♥

[@scottagar6061]

Hey Jonathon another great demo! Is the amp noisy? Seems I hear a lot of hiss from the drive channels.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

If it’s on full gain, every amp will be noisy ✌️❤️

[@Steven_SK]

Great information... now I am really confused. This has the features I am looking for and at a decent price. I have been looking at another amp but it suffers from a same lack... the 50 watt has no loop. Do I care? Just don’t know for sure. Sweet guitars but that Fender chimed so nice! You’ve given me more to think on... thanks. Lol One thing about your playing I take special note of in your playing style.... you give us other 3 finger guys great hope! I know you can use that pinky any old way but predominantly you play mostly with your 3 fingers. In getting older my pinky refuses to be bothered for the most part. In parting... that was me giving you the shout out in the HB forum today... should you connect the dots. Thanks for your awesome vids.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hahaha thank you brother!✌️🤓

[@DKprojects9]

katana 100 watt is only $350 new and has effects loop, just saying.

[@MICHAELJD6]

@@DKprojects9 It should have an effects loop. I thought you could reassign two of the jacks on the back with the insider software.

[@alexdenton6586]

On the higher models can you plug in an external cab ? I plan to buy but only if I can use it as a head as well as a combo

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Cool ✌🏻❤️

[@davemack7740]

Hi Jonathan . . . I was wondering, if you can get your hands on one, maybe you could do a video on the new Fender GTX 50 amp . . . . . Thanks

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

no promises! heard lots of great things about that amp!

[@billhillard]

Hey dude, really nice and well made video. Big thumbs up. I just ordered one! Then I noticed no mid control. Can you adjust the mids with the online software? Thanks dude for the great demo. (edit) -- Oh, and great technique too, dude. Really solid playing and technique. This should have a LOT more views.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you!! The details and the mid control are in the description✌️❤️

[@billhillard]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud I often am guilty of not reading the descriptions, sorry. But if anyone does read this it DOES in fact have a mid control in the software. So you can adjust the mids on top of all of the other features AND by holding the tap button down you can adjust the resonance and presence right on the amp without using the software. Thanks Mr. Koh, I bought this amp after your review and I have to say that I am very happy AND VERY SHOCKED at how good this amp is in both cleans and high gain! I have been playing tube amps for thirty-years and I have owned some modeling amps, mostly to put in the living room and bedroom. And they have started to sound decent, but not professional sounding by any means, even though some are advertised as being for intermediate to professional range. So thanks, dude. It is even better than advertised. I have it in my bedroom, but I will definitely use this for recording and performing as well. And I was a dedicated Engl user for decades. This tiny and inexpensive amp give a comparable sound to my boutique Engl. And it is from Engl's prime. It is so old that it is made in West Germany. And yes, it is serviced and I change the tubes on a regular basis...just the Blackstar sounds THAT good. The Silverline is as good as my Blackstar Club 40 Mk. II. Better than my Marshall 800, way better than the Engl Gigmaster that I bought and quickly resold (it suuuuucked) and way better than a Vox Cambridge that I bought last year to play with in the living room. And I thought that the Cambridge sounding pretty convincing (when loaded with a TC Electronics Tube Pilot -- actual tube in it adds genuine tone sound to the Cambridge and is not needed on the Silverline). I also bought a Mini head Blackstar Club Mk II and it was awful. And I bought an Orange Mini Dark Terror tube amp and I hated that too. I know that a LOT of people like those, but I hated it. So again, thanks dude! I finally bought something after seeing it on KZbin and for once the product did not actually suck when I got it home. Anyone reading this...it is that good. OD1 kind of stinks to me, but everything and OD 2 just rules. I am still going to buy a Victory Super Kraken though. :o) Thanks Mr. Koh have a good one.

[@1willywonker]

could you do a demo of the boss Katana and if you get the chance a super demo of the Koch amp Studiotone Cheers man that would be great

[@gillesgenete9598]

Hello Jon, fair demo of this new SS amp. Now looking for a comparison with Boss Katana 2 50w, and Marshall Code, Fender Mustang, Peavey, .... Also Blackstar ht40 or artist30 for comparison ????

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hahaha that’s a tough order. There are only a handful of music stores here that are willing to lend my their instruments for reviews🤣

[@gillesgenete9598]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud I was kidding, But one can feel lost when seeing all those new products launched on the market, with plenty of reviews in which music store say the new product is far better than the previous they demoed and it is difficult for an individual to test them all. Even in the Boss range, difficult to hear a significant difference between Katana mk2, Katana Artist, Nextone stage, Nextone Artist, while large price difference. Same for Blackstar range. Anyway thanks for your professional musician review, and well inspired playong 👍✌

[@Cha1kieDog]

You do have a effects loop on this amp too. Via the mp3 and headphones sockets which are switched in the insider software. You may need socket adapters though as these are 3mm not 1/4".

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Ah so.. thank you for your info ✌️❤️

[@Smurf431]

You have all 3 tube mic's from T-Bone, but use the "bling" blue & gold one the most.....is there a reason for this?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Because of my laziness and the Mic mounts...They all have different mounts. hahah🤓🤓✌

[@aliengrey6052]

Is there any way you can use a looper drum pedal with this amp?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Don’t see why not

[@steveb.4809]

Nice Review... Very hard to tell thru a smartphone..🤣 .. But. Whats your take on its bass. Response ... ( accurate i guess youd say.. compared to a tube anp ? ( Fender ect

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Maybe with a slightly low end response compared to my Deluxe Reverb ✌️❤️

[@Jeremy-ob4gm]

How do you think this stacks up against the clean to moderate overdrive sounds of the Katana? Trying to find a modeling amp that gets me some fender-esque tones and works well with pedals (Fender Tone Master is out of my budget). Great video!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hi Jeremy I can’t tell you the difference as I’ve not played on a katana yet ✌️❤️

[@historianieoczywista]

Maybe someone compared Boss Nextone to Blackstar Silverline?

[@voltagevillain7342]

Hello Jonathan. Excellent review and playing. Will the 20w give me exactly the same sounds? Is the tone compromised in any way. I just need it for home use. Thank you :)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

There will be differences...but if you're looking for not too loud an amp...get the 20w...Are you able to try the different models in where you are..if you are..go test them out!

[@voltagevillain7342]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud Thanks Jonathan! At the moment the guitar stores that are open provide a 'no touch' policy so I am just going to risk the 20w online. I just need it to sound good at low volumes :)

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Voltage Villain hmmm no touch policy.. I wonder god that would affect business lol

[@detlevcohrs4319]

Hi, when i think my old Marshall has only gain and reverb it is 40 years old and today the new amps what a lot thinks you can do with this. LG Detlev

[@ral0958]

I have the opportunity of a good deal on this special 50w version. I'm a bedroom player and I play mostly metal. Since this is not a tube amp in theory I shouldn't have a problem or the amp likes to be cranked?? Great review

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Thank you ✌♥

[@tonakkie635]

Hi Jon, would you go for this one, a Silverline de luxe or id core 100 : want to use it for of course good tones, gigging, practicing and recording(audio inyerface too). Thnx Ton

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hey Ton !! I will go for the silver line!! ✌️❤️

[@tonakkie635]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud indeed I had the same idea😁. Thanks👍

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

@@tonakkie635 My pleasure!

[@Nashjersey]

Excellent video! Is there enough clean headroom for a club gig? I am considering the Silverline 50 or the Katana 100 MKll. Based on videos I’ve seen, my ears lean more towards the Silverline. I’m not interested in the Silverline 100 only because at that price point it might be worth considering a Blackstar HT 20 tube amp. Thanks, Bill

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I’m sure the headroom is enough ✌️❤️

[@Nashjersey]

Thank you Jonathan. 🎶

[@MrAntpre]

Johnathan, I ve a question do u have any idea if the sound will still be OK if I use with a looper pedal in front of the amp. It doesn't have an effect loop unfortunately. I understood that some modeling amp become realy muddy with a looper in front. Tks

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

MrAntpre I can’t really tell you as I have not tried using a looper with this amp. ✌️❤️

[@Cha1kieDog]

Why don’t you record via the usb out... much simpler. Also can’t you have an effects send and return loop via the mp3 in and emulated which can be changed through the insider interface on your pc?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I could but my interface (ApolloTwin) is configured in such a way that makes it hard. And I’m not using a pc. Like I said In the video, the effects loop via mp3 in & emulated is not available in this special model. In any case, every user has his/her own way/system of doing things. ✌️

[@hagu813]

Hi Jonathan! Great review, and playing. How would you compare Blackstar Silver with HX Stomp with a FRFR cab for small gigs? I own HX Stomp together with a Headrush FRFR-108 and find it tricky to find the right settings. It's very easy to get a fizzy sound depending on placement. That's why I am thinking of a Blackstar. Any thoughts? Best, Hans

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Very different sets of equipment. Maybe change amp/cabs or maybe use IRs. The Blackstar silver series is an amp so if you are comfortable with real world amp settings, this will be ideal for you ✌️❤️

[@hagu813]

Many thanks! Understand that they are very different setups but playing live, will the Blackstar give me better dynamics, attack, feel etc. or can dial in the same on HX Stomp? i know it's a subjective question.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Hans Gustafson it really depends on how you’re tweaking and hearing yourself on stage. I use the Helix live for the shows I do.. sometimes with FRFR monitors sometimes without (IEMs only). You gotta be comfortable with what you are hearing ✌️

[@unfreundlich7168]

i must say that i prefer the Fender Mustang GT 100 or the boss katana 50 (only half the price but good)

[@sugarlife485]

not even close these are soooo much richer and better sounding

[@davemack7740]

The Fender Mustang GTX 50 amp

[@paulkielt9301]

The sound in our head had somewhere been lost in track.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

😀

[@1willywonker]

with the koch you,ll only need a delay as the tone is fantastic better than any pedals i ever tried

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

✌😀

[@digipeet2866]

hi jon i want to buy the katana head 100 w now i see the silverline..what is beter for coverband?!😂

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

the silverline!

[@iwentt0jail]

is this silverline model close to the vox ac10 in terms of clean sound quality?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Nope there is a difference.. the Vox is all tube. The silver line runs on true valve tube tech ✌️❤️

[@iwentt0jail]

Jonathan Koh so vox has the better more organic sound ?

[@enwolf6696]

Very good review, I am interested mainly in a good clean amp with no valves, between this one and a roland blues cube stage.... what would you choose and why??

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Can’t tell you as I’ve not tested the Roland amp.. but seriously.. I love this amp✌️❤️

[@enwolf6696]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud I have tried digital amps before that sound quite well... as a stand alone, but do not take pedals so well. Somehow when you go with a pedal up front it came to sound more digital, did you experience anything like that with the Silverline? or is this a love pedal machine?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

eN Wolf hi.. I don’t have that experience. It sounded ok with the HB American pedal. Maybe it’s dependent on which pedals you are using✌️❤️

[@sid35gb]

I’ve got the amp head version it blows my katana out of the water.

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I’ll bet!!✌️❤️

[@salsplace]

What is the name of the song about two minutes in?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Sal it’s from a backing track that i bought. The melodies are mine✌️🤓

[@salsplace]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud OK but it the backing track sounds a lot like Lady Antebellum 'Need you Now'

[@damasterkarej]

Hi, would you gig with it? Is it good enough?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Oh yes definitely good enough ✌️😝

[@MrAntpre]

Can u do a boss nextone review... I am hesitating between these two? Tks

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Not anytime soon...🤓✌

[@MrAntpre]

OK tks for your answer

[@unfreundlich7168]

not first ....nooooo :D 00:00 in berlin watching jo

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

lol!!

[@goldwildbill]

hey bro how about the wolf wlp

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

havent tried them yet✌

[@straightshooter8662]

You turning into a review channel?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Straight Shooter eh?? It has been a review channel for the longest time🤓✌️

[@pipiaakotze]

Hey Jon, thanks for this video that I've just found. I am looking for my very first amp and can't decide. I want to have a good sounding amp which I can also play at late daytime in my bedroom but I can't find any info if one of those Silverline Amps can do the job? The Boss Katana 50 Mk2 would have this 0,5 Watt option I've read about. But the Silverline seems to be less overwhelming with settings while sounding a bit better. Is it possible to listen to the Silverline Amp at a not so loud volume while still sounding good? thanks and best regards from Germany!

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

I don’t see why not.. this is a great amp. ✌️❤️

[@pipiaakotze]

@@JonIsJustTooLoud oh, wow! thanks for the fast reply! So you think the 50 Watts or better 20 Watts version is good playable without waking up the kids in the next room?

[@kzm4275]

you should be fine with the 20W version. Ended up getting it and not even dare to raise the master knob more than 11 o'clock, it is pretty loud. At 8 o'clock you'll make sure the kids won't wake up :p

[@fourelevenl3855]

How loud is the special? Would it be good for home use?

[@JonIsJustTooLoud]

Definitely ✌️❤️