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“Elevating its feature set for professional recording and production situations”: Blackstar’s Polar 4 pitches for the pro player by supersizing the guitar-focused audio interface

The amp firm’s latest guitarist-centric interface offers a wealth of connectivity while continuing to wage war on digital clipping

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“The ideal tool for guitarists seeking simplicity, power, and tone in an analogue package”: Blackstar unveils the Debut 100R, high-headroom 100W combos with two channels, reverb, and a MOSFET-driven preamp to replicate tube amp tone

Blackstar expands affordable Debut series with the 100R offered in 1x12 and 2x12 configurations, with a choice of cream or black vinyl coverings, switchable power from 100W to 5W

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“Virtually indistinguishable from valve amps”: Blackstar reckons its latest affordable solid-state combo nails tube tones, at home or on stage

The pedalboard-friendly Debut 100R combo arrives with the same no-nonsense charm as its predecessors, and comes in 1x12 and 2x12 formats

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“Paying homage to classic American amplifiers”: British builder Blackstar turns the dial towards vintage Fender tone with the TV-10A

The new 1x12” Class A combo draws inspiration from early Fender circuits, but adds in modern conveniences

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“A dynamic playing experience that effortlessly transitions between glassy clean tones and crunchy overdrives”: Blackstar channels the spirit and tones of vintage US amps for the TV-10 A tube combo

The TV-10 A is one classy Class A 10W tube amp, with a 12" Celestion driver, a 6L6 in the power amp, and an effects loop, digital reverb and emulated line out

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“The ID:Core V4 combos are obviously ideal first amps”: Blackstar’s cream-of-the-crop ID:Core practice amp has just been given a fitting finish update

The Double Cream edition of Blackstar's hugely popular combo is ideal for those looking for a fresh aesthetic

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“It reacts like a guitar amp”: Blackstar’s Polar 2 USB audio interface has been designed specifically for guitarists – and it could be the solution to all your guitar-recording woes

The Polar 2 features two FET inputs for recording versatility, and a special Enhance feature that promises the touch, feel, and response of a tube amp

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Frustrated by recording your guitar? Blackstar's new Polar 2 is a USB audio interface designed for you – with bundled software that really sweetens the deal

Could this be the missing piece to get you into tracking your ideas? We hope so

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“Nick’s knowledgeable depth, thoroughness and fairness in his reviews earned him a distinguished position as a true authority”: Remembering Nick Guppy, Guitarist magazine’s guitar amp guru

Mesa/Boogie, Bad Cat, Blackstar, Boss and more pay tribute to longtime Guitarist writer Nick Guppy, who died suddenly in April

Guitar World

“Whether on the road or writing at home, the Fly 3 has become their go-to warm-up amp”: Blackstar and The Dead Daisies have launched a tiny signature practice amp – and it’s got skull-shaped control knobs

David Lowy, Doug Aldrich and Michael Devin have given the popular practice amp a fitting hard rock visual overhaul

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Blackstar just added a very useful feature with an update of its ID: Core 10 V4 practice amp

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“Super-compact, versatile, and lightweight practice amps”: Blackstar just made its best-value practice amp even better with one essential upgrade

No prizes for guessing what's new about the ID:Core 10 V4 Bluetooth

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“You might not be fooled into thinking it’s a tube amp, but it’s close enough for silent practice”: Blackstar amPlug 2 FLY review

An affordable silent practice tool with three channels and three effects that covers ground for all guitarists

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“The best solution for getting big valve amp tones onto recordings and for home practice in a small, portable format”: Blackstar promises classic tube tones from compact amps with the upgraded MK III Series

Fully equipped with Blackstar’s patented CabRig technology, the MK III Series prioritizes tonal customization

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Blackstar promises “a new level of sound quality, features, and performance” from updated HT MKIII series tube amps – now with CabRig IR tech as standard

Blackstar's versatile amp series just got more versatile with the CabRig making its heads and combos a viable recording tool, with size and power options for the stage, studio or home

Guitar World

“Ideal first amps, loaded with features for hours of fun and inspiration”: Blackstar ID:Core V4 Stereo 10, Stereo 20 and Stereo 40 review

Blackstar has introduced a timely update to its award-winning programmable guitar amp range, but how do these combos stack up?

Guitar World

NAMM 2024: Seamless streaming, plentiful power options and endless tone – Blackstar’s ID: Core V4 is shaping up to be the ultimate mobile practice amp

We headed to the NAMM show floor to check out the ID:Core V4 – now boasting a new USB-C interface and power reduction capability

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NAMM 2024: Blackstar refreshes its top-selling digital practice amp series with the feature-packed ID:CORE V4 now equipped with single-watt bedroom setting

Available as 40W, 20W and 10W, the ID:CORE V4 combos feature upgraded control panels and USB connections, and pack six amp voices into its compact Super Wide Stereo format

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NAMM 2024: “The ultimate playing experience without compromise”: Blackstar issues fourth generation of its best-selling ID:Core practice amp

Available in 40-, 20- and 10-watt versions, the ID:Core V4 offers a super wide stereo sound, six amp voicings, 12 effects and live-streaming capabilities straight into your phone

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“As far as solos? I’d turn up, light a spliff, open a beer, and crack on”: Steve Cradock on his relaxed approach to lead work in Ocean Colour Scene, playing with Paul Weller – and why he’s too scared to play the mod legend’s guitar

The Ocean Colour Scene man keeps it so minimal in his approach to sound and solos that he admits: “I’m still surprised people do dig what I’m doing”

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Positive Grid's Spark Mini is a practice amp titan – but here are 5 smart amp alternatives we love with Black Friday discounts

Go outside of the practice amp box with these tech-equipped guitar amps and save money this Black Friday

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“Designed, not modeled”: Blackstar expands its digital amp arsenal with St. James EL34 and 6L6 plugins – which promise to provide “the most authentic guitar amp plugin experience possible”

Blackstar's burgeoning sim software catalog is growing apace – and the brand's latest drop looks to deliver streamlined, affordable takes on its St. James tube amps

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Blackstar has made its greatest amps into a plugin

The St James plugin being the EL34 and 6L6 models together for the best of Blackstar

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“Living, breathing amplifier designs in their own right”: Blackstar breaks into the amp sim software market with St. James plugin

“Designed, not modelled” is the mantra for the brand's first-ever plugin, which offers digital versions of both St. James amp models and a wealth of extras

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Blackstar Debut 50R review

An ultra-affordable practice amp for gigging guitarists and a great pedal platform to boot

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