Blackstar ID:Core 40 V4
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Blackstar
ID:Core 40 V4
Product Info
Article Number:
583323
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
ID:Core 40 V4
Category:
Modelling Guitar Combos
Price:
$244.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The ID:Core 40 V4 is a solid, affordable practice amp and small gig option. It's a great all-rounder for beginners or players wanting a variety of sounds in a compact package, especially those who appreciate a modern British amp vibe. The software integration is a nice bonus for tweaking your sounds.
Product Description
- Blackstar ID: Core 40 V4
- Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- Power: 40 watts (2x 20 watts stereo)
- Equipped with: 2 x 6.5" speaker
- Controls: Voice
- gain
- volume level
- EQ ISF
- effect type
- effect 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: 434 x 336 x 185 mm
- Weight: 6.2 kg
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Versatile amp models cover a surprising range of tones.
- • The ISF control is genuinely useful for shaping EQ.
- • Compact size and 1-watt mode are great for practice.
- • Built-in effects are surprisingly usable and well-voiced.
CONS
- • 6.5 in speakers lack the low-end thump of larger drivers.
- • Construction feels a bit plasticky for the price point.
- • Amp models, while varied, aren't true high-end emulations.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
40 (2x 20 watts stereo)
Speaker
2 x 6.5 in
Amp Models
Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, OD2 (Blackstar emulations)
Effects
12 Vintage Effects (Modulation, Delay, Reverb)
Presets
User-programmable presets via software
Weight
6.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
They’re inspired by those classics, but don't expect sonic perfection. They capture the general feel but lack the nuanced complexity of the real deal.
Absolutely, the USB-C connection allows for direct recording and software integration for detailed sound shaping.
It's surprisingly good! It provides a decent amount of volume for bedroom practice while retaining much of the amp’s character.
