Blackstar ID:Core 20 V4
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Blackstar
ID:Core 20 V4
Product Info
Article Number:
583321
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
ID:Core 20 V4
Category:
Modelling Guitar Combos
Price:
$202.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ID:Core 20 V4 is a seriously clever little amp. It's a fantastic grab-and-go solution for bedroom players and gigging musicians needing a versatile, affordable practice amp. The range of sounds is surprisingly good, especially if you're into classic rock and modern high-gain tones, but keep in mind the small speakers limit the low-end thump.
Product Description
- Blackstar ID: Core 20 V4
- Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- Power: 20 watts (2x 10 watts stereo)
- Equipped with: 2 x 5" speaker
- Controls: Voice
- Gain
- Volume
- Effects Type
- Effects Level
- Voices: Clean warm
- clean bright
- crunch
- super crunch
- Switches: Modulation
- Delay
- Reverb
- Manual
- USB C
- Cab Rig / Phones
- Line In / Streaming
- 12 Vintage effects
- Free software
- Power reduction down to 1 watt
- Dimensions: 375 x 292 x 185 mm
- Weight: 5.2 kg
- Finish: Black
PROS
- • Excellent value, offering a surprising range of tones for the price.
- • The ISF control genuinely shapes the Blackstar voicing effectively.
- • Compact size and 1-watt mode make it ideal for practice and quiet playing.
- • USB-C connectivity provides seamless integration with recording software and streaming.
CONS
- • 5” speakers lack low-end response, particularly noticeable with heavier genres.
- • Build quality, while decent, feels a little plasticky for more serious players.
- • Limited headroom; cleans start to break up fairly quickly at higher volumes.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
20 watts (2 x 10 watts stereo)
Speaker
2 x 5” custom-designed speakers
Amp Models
Blackstar’s patented ISF technology emulates a wide range of amp characteristics; primarily focused on British-style gain.
Effects
12 Vintage effects: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Delay, Reverb, Tape Delay, Overdrive, Distortion, Wah, Auto-Wah, and EQ.
Presets
User-programmable presets for saving custom tones and effects combinations.
Weight
5.2 kg (11.5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It subtly alters the mid-range frequencies, making the amp sound more American or British depending on the setting; it’s a useful tool for quickly tailoring your tone.
Yes, the 'Cab Rig / Phones' output provides a decent headphone experience; the modeling simulates a cabinet, though it won’t perfectly replicate a real speaker's response.
It performs well with guitars having higher output pickups like humbuckers, as the smaller speakers can handle the increased signal without becoming overly muddy.
