Blackstar Amplification

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The new amps come in both combo and head formats. The latter, pictured here, is compact and subtly retro in style
“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

Guitar Amps
Blackstar Debut 30E
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

Combo Amps
Blackstar Polar 2
“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”

Combo Amps
A blackstar HT20RH MK III head on a studio desk
“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

Combo Amps
Two guitarists recording next to a desk with a laptop, speakers and Blackstar Polar 4 audio interface
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

Studio & Recording Equipment
Blackstar Debut 100R
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

Combo Amps
Blackstar TV-10A
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

Combo Amps
Blackstar Fly 3 The Dead Daisies
Blackstar and The Dead Daisies have launched a tiny signature practice amp – and it’s got skull-shaped control knobs

By Phil Weller Published

David Lowy, Doug Aldrich and Michael Devin have given the popular practice amp a fitting hard rock visual overhaul

Guitar Amps
Blackstar ID:Core V4 combo
Blackstar just made its best-value practice amp even better with one essential upgrade

By Phil Weller Published

No prizes for guessing what's new about the ID:Core 10 V4 Bluetooth

Guitar Amps
A blackstar HT20RH MK III head on a studio desk
Blackstar promises classic valve tones in compact models in its latest MK III Series

By Janelle Borg Published

Fully equipped with Blackstar’s patented CabRig technology, the MK III Series prioritizes tonal customization

Guitar Amps
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