Blackstar Sonnet 60 BK
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Blackstar
Sonnet 60 BK
Product Info
Article Number:
484837
Brand:
Blackstar
Model:
Sonnet 60 BK
Category:
Acoustic Guitar Amps
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sonnet 60 BK is a solid, well-built acoustic amp perfect for singer-songwriters, solo performers, or anyone needing a compact and versatile amplified acoustic sound. Its dual channels and Bluetooth are real pluses, and it delivers a surprisingly big sound for its size, though serious volume demands might require more power.
Product Description
- Blackstar Sonnet 60 BK
- Acoustic Amplifier
- 2 Channels
- Power: 60 W
- Equipped with: 6.5" speaker and tweeter tweeter
- Channel 1: Gain
- High
- Reverb
- Channel 2: Gain
- High
- Reverb
- Reverb control: Time
- Master
- Global controls: H.P. Filter
- Brilliance
- Switch: Phase
- Shape
- Hall
- Bluetooth
- Ground Lift
- Power
- Sealed housing construction
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 348 x 302 x 247 mm
- Weight: 7.9 kg
- Colour: Black
- Suitable foot switch FS-17: Art. #484870# (not included in the scope of delivery)
- *Connections: *
- Instrument input: 6.3 mm jack
- Instrument/Mic input: XLR / 6.3 mm jack combination
- Auxiliary input: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- 1 Mix DI output: XLR
- Footswitch output
- USB audio
PROS
- • Dual channels offer flexible tonal shaping for varied acoustic instruments.
- • The 6.5 in speaker and tweeter provide surprisingly full and clear sound.
- • Bluetooth connectivity adds convenient modern functionality for backing tracks or jamming.
- • Compact size and sealed construction make it stage-ready and portable.
CONS
- • The 60W output might be limiting for very loud stage environments.
- • Limited EQ control on Channel 2 restricts more complex tonal sculpting.
- • The speaker size, while adequate, won't deliver earth-shaking low-end response.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
60
Channels
2
Speaker
6.5 in speaker and tweeter
Effects
Reverb (Time, Master), Brilliance, Phase, Shape, Hall
Feedback Control
H.P. Filter
Weight
7.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The XLR input offers a cleaner, lower-noise signal for microphones, while the 6.3mm jack is better suited for piezo pickups or magnetic soundhole pickups, but may introduce more hum.
Yes, the Mix DI output provides a balanced XLR signal suitable for recording, though you may need to adjust levels and EQ to compensate for the amp's voicing.
It's a unique Blackstar effect, subtly altering the harmonic content to add warmth or brightness – it's not a traditional EQ band but offers a useful tonal tweak.
