Blackstar Department 10 Valve Boost Pedal

Blackstar's Dept. 10 represents a breakthrough in valve pedal engineering, where a team of musician-engineers has crafted the world's most sophisticated valve effects using genuine ECC83 triode valves running at over 200V internally. This innovative R&D division specialises in blue sky innovation and design, constantly pushing boundaries to help guitarists achieve their perfect tone through cutting-edge valve technology.

The heart of every Dept. 10 pedal features authentic valve circuitry that produces organic tone, natural dynamics and musical break-up characteristics that digital alternatives simply cannot replicate. By combining traditional high voltage valve design with Blackstar's advanced Cab Rig D.I. technology and premium components, these pedals integrate seamlessly into any modern pedalboard setup while maintaining the warmth and responsiveness of classic valve amplification.

The Valve Boost Pedal stands as the flagship of this revolutionary range, featuring a Class A gain stage paired with a natural-sounding passive James-Baxandall EQ circuit. This class-leading design essentially adds two extra hot valve stages to your amplifier, providing the authentic valve saturation and tonal complexity that has defined legendary guitar sounds for decades.