Blackstar Combo 100R 1x12" Beige
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Blackstar
Combo 100R 1x12" Beige
Product Info
Article Number:
596980
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
Combo 100R 1x12" Beige
Category:
Solid-State Guitar Combos
Price:
$353.10
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Combo 100R is a solid, affordable practice amp or small gig amp for players wanting a modern, clean platform and a usable overdrive channel. The ISF knob is a genuine asset for quickly dialing in different tonal flavors. It's a good option for rock, pop, and lighter blues, but don't expect a vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Blackstar Combo 100R 1x12" Beige
- Combo for Electric Guitar
- 2 Channels: Clean and Overdrive
- Equipped with: 1 x 12" speaker
- Power: 100 W
- Mosfet-Preamp
- Controls: Clean Volume
- Overdrive Gain
- Overdrive Volume
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Reverb Level
- Switch: Clean Bright
- Reverb Select
- Power reduction 5 W / 100 W
- Connections: Input
- line output / phones
- footswitch
- line input
- effects loop
- Colour: Beige
PROS
- • ISF control offers surprisingly wide tonal shaping, a Blackstar signature.
- • MOSFET preamp delivers a tight, modern clean channel with good headroom.
- • The 12” speaker provides a surprisingly full and balanced low-end response.
- • Power reduction to 5W is genuinely useful for practice without sacrificing tone.
CONS
- • Overdrive channel can sound a bit generic; lacks true character.
- • Build quality, while decent, uses primarily MDF which impacts long-term durability.
- • Limited connectivity compared to more expensive combo amps in its class.
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Key Features
Power (Watts)
100W
Speaker
1 x 12”
Channels
Clean & Overdrive
Effects
Reverb (digital)
EQ
Bass, Middle, Treble, ISF
Weight
Approximately 32 lbs (estimated based on similar Blackstar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ISF subtly alters the midrange frequencies, effectively 'rounding' or 'tightening' the tone – it's more of a global adjustment than individual EQ bands.
It's a digital reverb; it's usable and adds depth, but it’s not attempting to emulate the complex decay of a true spring reverb.
The power reduction does slightly compress the dynamics, but it maintains a reasonable amount of clarity and isn't drastically different in character from the full power setting.
