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NAMM 2022: Take an in-depth tour of Blackstar's ultra-lightweight St. James valve guitar amp

By Jackson Maxwell Published 6 June 22

Learn why Blackstar wants guitarists to think of the impressively-spec'd new model as a Formula 1 car of sorts

Events & Trade Shows

NAMM 2022: Blackstar debuts all-new St. James amp series, featuring “the lightest 50-watt valve guitar amps on Earth”

By Matt Owen Published 17 May 22

Comprising two combos, two heads and two cabs, the St. James range offers ultra-light designs, Cab Rig software-powered sounds and new Celestion Zephyr speakers

Events & Trade Shows

Blackstar partners with blues ace Jared James Nichols for JJN 3 practice amp

By Sam Roche Published 16 March 22

The new combo decks the Fly 3 mini amp out with JJN-approved visuals and a Blues Power switch

Combo Amps

Blackstar Dept. 10 Boost review

By Rob Laing Published 7 February 22

How much difference does a tube make to a boost pedal?

Guitar Pedals

Blackstar Dept. 10 Dual Drive and Dual Distortion review

By Rob Laing Published 6 January 22

A truly expanded tube preamp experience in a pedal? Blackstar has nailed it

Guitar Pedals

Sweetwater advises ordering by December 15 to guarantee delivery of your festive gear in time for Christmas

By Daryl Robertson Published 10 December 21

Order now to take advantage of the latest Sweetwater offers and save big on the ultimate gift for the rocker in your life

Guitar Gear

Blackstar's Studio 10 6L6 amplifier in Surf Green

Black Friday might be over, but you can still save $130 on the Blackstar Studio 10 6L6 amp in Surf Green with this stellar deal

By Jackson Maxwell Published 27 November 21

Thanks to Sweetwater, this powerful, compact combo can still be snapped up for just $599

Guitar Amps

Blackstar has teamed up with Audio Pro for a special edition of its DrumFire multi-room speaker

By Matt Parker Published 27 October 21

The new limited-edition multi-room hifi speaker now looks even more like an amp stack than it did before

Studio & Recording Equipment

Blackstar debuts the Dept. 10 Boost, Drive and Distortion, dubbed "the most advanced valve pedals in the world"

By Matt Owen Published 12 October 21

ECC83 triodes and over 200V of power head up the latest pedals from the amp specialist, which also boast DSP cab sims, a James-Baxandall EQ and onboard effects loops

Effects & Pedals

Make this summer the hottest yet with Guitar World’s Second Summer Ultimate Gear Guide

By Guitar World Staff Published 9 July 21