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“We’re taking guitar amps to where they should be in the 21st century”: Inside the rise of Blackstar Amps
By Amit Sharma published
Blackstar's Chief Engineer Paul Stevens and Head of Products Alex Gee pull back the curtain on what keeps the British amp company at the sharp end of amplifier innovation

Blackstar looks to raise the benchmark for practice amps with the new feature-packed Debut 30E
By Phil Weller published
Delivering Blackstar’s typically versatile tonal features, the well-equipped combo offers players another affordable amp option for practice rooms and small gigs

“The special sauce is the Enhance facility, which mimics the input stage of tube amps”: Blackstar Polar 2 review
By Trevor Curwen published
Blackstar presents a USB audio interface that it proudly proclaims has been “designed by guitarists for guitarists”

“An excellent range of tones”: Blackstar HT Series MK III HT-1R, HT-5R and HT-20RH review
By Chris Gill published
New look, same great tone? The third generation of Blackstar’s compact tube amp series is more than just a makeover – please welcome CabRig speaker emulation to the party

Blackstar’s Polar 4 pitches for the pro player by supersizing the guitar-focused audio interface
By Matt Parker published
The amp firm’s latest guitarist-centric interface offers a wealth of connectivity while continuing to wage war on digital clipping

Blackstar reckons its latest affordable solid-state combo nails tube tones, at home or on stage
By Phil Weller published
The pedalboard-friendly Debut 100R combo arrives with the same no-nonsense charm as its predecessors, and comes in 1x12 and 2x12 formats

British builder Blackstar turns the dial towards vintage Fender tone with the TV-10A
By Matt Parker published
The new 1x12” Class A combo draws inspiration from early Fender circuits, but adds in modern conveniences

Best pedal amps 2025: big sounds in a small package
By Chris Schwarten last updated
Here are the best small-yet-mighty pedal amp options from top brands such as Blackstar, Strymon, Universal Audio and more - including our pick of amp simulator pedals
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