Blackstar News and rumors

Blackstar ID:X: New Generation of DSP Modeling Amps

08 Jul · Blackstar ID:X series deliver powerful DSP modeling, intuitive control, and flexible connectivity

Best Practice Amps

Best Practice Amps: Affordable Amplifiers for Practicing at Home

30 Jun · Looking for an amp to work on your chops ah home? Then check out these best practice amps with many modern features!

Best Combo Amp

Best Combo Amp for Every Budget: Fender, Orange, Marshall & More

19 May · Looking for the best combo amp? We've got you covered with these suggestions for any kind of budget!

Guitar Show 2025: Italy’s Gear Show Comes to Bologna!

05 May · Guitar Show 2025 will be in Bologna from May 10 to 11, 2025. It offers everything a guitar and bass player could desire.

Best Solid-State Amp

The Five Best Value Solid-State Amps: Portable, Powerful, and Affordable

28 Apr · Who needs tubes! These five best value solid-state amps are great for touring rigs, clean tones, and jazz guitarists.

Review

Review: Blackstar TV-10 B – Can This Stylish Tube Combo Convince?

25 Apr · We reviewed the Blackstar TV-10 B: In my article you can find out what I liked about it and if there's anything to complain about.

Guitar Deals from Epiphone, Ibanez, and More!

02 Apr · These guitar deals cater for everyone, with decent discounts across electric, acoustic and bass guitars from some of the biggest brands.

Blackstar AIRWIRE i58: Wireless Freedom for Guitar and Bass

18 Feb · Blackstar AIRWIRE i58 wireless system offers 9 hours of play time, a 35m range, and high-quality tone. Go wireless and rock the stage!

Blackstar Debut 100RH and 212V: Amp Head and Cab for the Big Stage

04 Feb · With the Debut 100RH and the 212V, Blackstar is expanding its popular Debut series with a 100-watt amp head and a color-matching speaker.

Blackstar DA100 Ruby: Doug Aldrich’s New Signature Amp

23 Jan · Here it is, the new Blackstar DA100 Ruby! A collaboration between the manufacturer and guitar virtuoso Doug Aldrich.

BEST OF 2024

Best Guitar Gear: My Favourite Products from 2024

31 Dec 2024 · Best guitar gear! As the year comes to a close, we're all looking at the best gear of 2024. Here are some of my favourite releases from this year

Blackstar’s St James 100: Best of Both Worlds

19 Nov 2024 · Blackstar St James 100 lightweight heads and combos blend EL34 and 6L6 tubes for great tone.

Blackstar TV-10 B: Boutique Look with Vintage Tones and EL34 Tubes

05 Nov 2024 · Now with EL34 tubes, the Blackstar TV-10 B delivers authentic British tone with modern features and great look.

Blackstar Series One MKII: The Valve Amps get Even Louder

22 Oct 2024 · Blackstar Series One MKII modernizes the premium amplifier series with a new power amp and more voicings. Its look has also been changed.

Blackstar Jared James Nichols JJN 50 tube amp & plugin

Blackstar JJN 50 Jared James Nichols Amp & Plugin

30 Sep 2024 · The Blackstar Jared James Nichols JJN 50 tube amp, cabinet and plugin have all just been announced

Blackstar Debut 30E: Bridging the gap between 10E and 50R

20 Aug 2024 · The all-new Blackstar Debut 30e neatly firs between the tiny 10e for practicing and the bigger 50R. For whom is it?

Blackstar Debut 100R: Perfect balance for pedals, power and tone?

23 Jul 2024 · The Debut 100R promises players a simplistic playing experience, offering an ideal platform for pedals. Is this a worthy upgrade over last year's Debut 50R?