Blackstar

Blackstar unveils a high-powered floor modeler series with “insane versatility”

By Phil Weller published 22 January 26

Packed with tone-sculpting features and a focused amp collection for electrics, acoustic, and bass, the British amp firm is bringing its firepower to the modeler market via the new ID:X Digital Floorboard series

Jared James Nichols owns a few vintage amp gems – but here's why he still prefers Blackstars

By Janelle Borg published 25 November 25

Nichols and Blackstar have collaborated on a handful of signature amps over the years

Blackstar’s Beam Solo takes on Fender and Boss – is this the new headphone amp to beat?

By Matt Owen published 2 September 25

Blackstar is calling the Beam Solo the ultimate headphone amp for guitarists. But what sets it apart?

“The age of touchscreen guitar amps is here”: All the new guitar gear that has caught my eye this week

By Matt Owen published 12 July 25

From next-gen desktop amps to a signature bass that celebrates a low-end legend, here are the essential gear launches you might have missed

“A bold step forward in modern amp design”: Blackstar goes up against Boss and Positive Grid with the ID:X – a next-gen modeling amp with newly developed tech that isn’t afraid of the competition

By Matt Owen published 8 July 25

Blackstar goes up against Boss and Positive Grid with the ID:X – a next-gen modeling amp with newly developed tech that isn’t afraid of the competition

Blackstar muscles in on the wireless system market with AIRWIRE i58 – but how does it stack up against the competition?

By Matt Owen published 19 February 25

The wireless guitar system market is becoming more competitive than ever, and Blackstar’s flagship offering looks set to become a key player

Blackstar collaborates with Doug Aldrich for the DA100, a fire-breathing amp with a nifty secret weapon

By Jackson Maxwell published 24 January 25

A 100-watt head, the DA100 packs some serious heat, but also boasts the sort of practical applications that typically feature on the wishlists of 21st century players

“This poses a risk of serious electric shock”: Blackstar has announced an immediate recall of Debut 100R amps with these date codes

By Matt Parker published 26 November 24

The firm has highlighted significant safety issues with its Debut 100R 112 and 212 combos and is asking affected owners to get in touch

Blackstar’s St. James 100 looks to set a new benchmark for tube amps – with its most powerful and lightest 100-watt amp yet

By Matt Owen published 21 November 24

The latest evolution of the British amp maker’s pioneering St. James family smashes the sonic ceiling with more output, selectable tubes and a wealth of modern refinements

Blackstar gives its brand-defining Series One amp an extensive modern reboot for the first time in nearly 20 years

By Matt Owen published 23 October 24

Over 30 circuit modifications and voice tweaks have been rolled out to the new-and-improved Series One amp, which is joined by a matching cab