The Blackstar CV10 Carmen Vandenberg signature amp brings the British valve magic of larger amps in a portable 1x12 combo. Designed with Bones UK guitarist Carmen Vandenberg, it's based on the Studio 10 6L6 platform and optimized for Carmen's hard-hitting rock tones and lush soundscapes. Guitarists get versatile 6L6 valve tone with a 12" Celestion speaker to cut through on stage or in the studio.

Captivating 6L6 Valve Tones With British Chime and Shimmer

At the heart of the CV10 is a 6L6 power tube, renowned for glassy cleans, sweet overdrive and dynamic touch sensitivity. Blackstar optimized the 6L6 design for outstanding dynamics and chime reminiscent of British Class A amps. Dial in sparkling clean headroom, bluesy crunch or searing lead tones with ease.

Intuitive Controls for Classic Clean and Overdriven Tones

The CV10 keeps it simple with essential tone-shaping controls. Quickly access rich, dynamic cleans and creamy valve overdrive. The clean channel provides a blank canvas for pedals, while the high-gain channel has a footswitchable overdrive for an extra push. Finding your signature sound is intuitive.

Post-Power Stage Speaker Emulated Output Captures True Valve Tone

The post-power stage emulated output captures the true sound of the 6L6 driving the speaker. Record authentic valve breakup directly or run it into a PA system. The emulated out preserves the amp's dynamic response and harmonic complexity for studio-quality tone.

Feel Your Tones Come Alive Through the 12-Inch Celestion Speaker

The CV10 combos are loaded with Celestion Seventy 80 12" speakers, known for crisp, detailed sound. With a ceramic magnet and specially tuned cone, these British-made Celestions ensure your tones have articulate attack and singing sustain. Chords ring out with chime, single notes bloom with harmonic richness and palm mutes have precisely controlled decay. From airy cleans to saturated overdrive, the Seventy 80 speaker adds life and dimension to the CV10's 6L6 valve tone. The efficient design also gives you great volume and projection from just 10 watts of all-valve power.

Add Space and Polish With the Natural Digital Reverb

No guitar amp is complete without reverb for extra depth and spaciousness. The CV10 features a studio-quality digital reverb optimized for guitar amps. With a natural sound that responds dynamically to your picking dynamics, this custom Blackstar reverb brings dimension to both clean and overdriven tones. Dial in just a touch to thicken up your sound or crank it for cavernous ambience. Whether you want your leads to sing in a cathedral or chords to shimmer in a small club, the CV10's reverb provides the perfect polish.