Blackstar
China, est. 2007 · 58 products across 4 categories
About Blackstar
Blackstar Amplification emerged in 2007 from the ashes of Joyo Audio, quickly establishing itself as a significant force in the amplifier market. The brand’s focus on delivering high-gain, modern tones with a distinctly British character, combined with innovative features like ISF (Infinite Shape Feature), has garnered a loyal following among rock and metal players. Blackstar has successfully blended classic amp voicings with contemporary technology.
- • Versatile tone shaping with the ISF control
- • Good value for the features offered
- • Modern high-gain sounds
- • Well-built and reliable construction
- • Wide range of amp models and effects
- • Can be overly aggressive for cleaner tones
- • Some find the ISF can sound artificial
- • Build quality varies across product lines
- • Modelling amps can lack authentic tube feel
- • Limited acoustic guitar options
Blackstar Products
Blackstar HT-20R MKIII Valve Combo
Tube Guitar Combos
Blackstar ID:Core 40 V4
Modelling Guitar Combos
Blackstar FLY 3 Bluetooth Charge BL
Solid-State Guitar Combos
Blackstar Live Logic
MIDI Footswitches
Blackstar Debut 100RH Head Beige
Solid-State Guitar Heads
Blackstar HT Club 40 Combo MkIII
Tube Guitar Combos
Blackstar St. James EL34
Amp Simulator
Blackstar St. James 6L6
Amp Simulator
Blackstar St. James Suite
Amp Simulator
Blackstar Blackstar JJN 50
Amp Simulator
Frequently Asked Questions About Blackstar
While Blackstar is a British brand, their amplifiers are primarily manufactured in China to maintain competitive pricing, with design and quality control overseen by UK-based engineers.
ISF, or Infinite Shape Feature, is Blackstar's proprietary control that allows users to subtly or dramatically alter the overall tonal character of the amp, effectively bridging the gap between different amplifier voicings.
Yes, many Blackstar amps, particularly the HT and DA series, offer excellent clean and high-gain tones that are well-suited for recording, with features like built-in reverb and effects loops for added versatility.
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