Blackstar Blackstar unveils the Debut 30E – a 30-watt analog amp with a built-in tape echo and custom-designed 1x10” speaker The British firm’s acclaimed Debut series continues to grow four years on, with the features of the 10E and 15E given a mightier output Blackstar keeps it simple with the tube-powered, American-voiced, and vintage-inspired TV-10A combo amp Channeling the charm of Fender tweed-style amps, the 1x12” comes with a host of modern flourishes Blackstar says it’s fixed the biggest audio interface issue that guitarists face with the new Polar 2 The British gear firm conducted research to find where existing interfaces were letting players down – and it's resulted in a new, slick-looking device Latest Blackstar Blackstar adds a key feature to its highly affordable practice amp By Phil Weller published 4 June 24 The 10-watt ID:Core 10 V4 Bluetooth combo packs the same features as the rest of the V4 series, but adds extra connectivity for bedroom players and beyond Best Tube Amps 2024: Top Choices from Fender, Marshall, MESA/Boogie and More By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 29 June 23 Looking for the rich tone only a valve amp can provide? Well, these are our top picks of the best tube amps on the market right now for all budgets “I Remember Hearing ‘Heroes’ for the First Time… 18 Months Later, I Was Playing It Live With David”: Adrian Belew, Todd Rundgren and Scrote Salute David Bowie By Mark McStea published 26 October 22 The guitarists discuss their epic ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ show Blackstar St. James 50 6L6 Combo Review By Art Thompson last updated 27 September 22 A tube amp that won’t break your back or your wallet Blackstar Delivers “Lightest All-Tube Amp In the World” By Rod Brakes published 18 May 22 The British amp builder introduces their new St. James series in EL34 and 6L6 formats. 10 New Gain Pedals You Need to Know About By Guitar Player Staff published 3 March 22 We dig the dirt on the latest from Vertex, Boss, TC Electronic, Blackstar, Walrus, JHS and Wampler. High-Flying Mike Rutherford Loves Rock-Bottom Squier Bullet Stratocasters By Rod Brakes last updated 14 October 21 Guitar Tech Steve Prior reveals why the Genesis and Mike and the Mechanics founder can’t get enough of Fender‘s entry-level Strat. 11 of the Best Micro Tube Amps By Guitar Player Staff last updated 18 August 21 Our pick of micro heads and combos from Blackstar, Fender, Jet City, Hughes & Kettner, Kustom, Laney, Vintage47 and Vox. Blackstar Unveils New Carmen Vandenberg CV30 Signature Amp By Jackson Maxwell last updated 27 July 21 A 30W 1x12 combo, the CV30 sports clean and overdrive channels, each with two distinct voices. Blackstar Debuts New ID:Core V3 Amp By Jackson Maxwell last updated 27 July 21 Available in 10, 20, and 40-watt incarnations, the amp features six voices, re-voiced and enhanced effects, and Blackstar's Architect editing and patch management software. 12Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“I was sound-checking at the Corner Hotel in Australia when that came out. I thought about it as a possible James Bond theme”: Jack White on the origins of the iconic Seven Nation Army riff 2“A piece of music history and a slice of automotive greatness in an epic bundle”: Yngwie Malmsteen’s #4 Strat has been listed on Reverb – and it comes with a free Ferrari3“Oh my gosh, you're here. And you've brought your guitar”: David Gilmour and his daughter Romany surprise Brighton pub with Wish You Were Here duet4“We brought in some Marshalls and stacked them, and my friend started playing some bad blues”: Ritchie Blackmore once protested hotel construction by cranking his amps at 3 a.m. – but didn't know that Eric Clapton was in the room next door 5“Elvis started beating the snot out of his guitar, and Bill grabbed his bass and started playing. Sam poked his head out of the door and said, ‘What are you guys doing? That sounds pretty good’”: Scotty Moore details the legendary That’s All Right session
Blackstar adds a key feature to its highly affordable practice amp By Phil Weller published 4 June 24 The 10-watt ID:Core 10 V4 Bluetooth combo packs the same features as the rest of the V4 series, but adds extra connectivity for bedroom players and beyond
Best Tube Amps 2024: Top Choices from Fender, Marshall, MESA/Boogie and More By Richard Blenkinsop last updated 29 June 23 Looking for the rich tone only a valve amp can provide? Well, these are our top picks of the best tube amps on the market right now for all budgets
“I Remember Hearing ‘Heroes’ for the First Time… 18 Months Later, I Was Playing It Live With David”: Adrian Belew, Todd Rundgren and Scrote Salute David Bowie By Mark McStea published 26 October 22 The guitarists discuss their epic ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ show
Blackstar St. James 50 6L6 Combo Review By Art Thompson last updated 27 September 22 A tube amp that won’t break your back or your wallet
Blackstar Delivers “Lightest All-Tube Amp In the World” By Rod Brakes published 18 May 22 The British amp builder introduces their new St. James series in EL34 and 6L6 formats.
10 New Gain Pedals You Need to Know About By Guitar Player Staff published 3 March 22 We dig the dirt on the latest from Vertex, Boss, TC Electronic, Blackstar, Walrus, JHS and Wampler.
High-Flying Mike Rutherford Loves Rock-Bottom Squier Bullet Stratocasters By Rod Brakes last updated 14 October 21 Guitar Tech Steve Prior reveals why the Genesis and Mike and the Mechanics founder can’t get enough of Fender‘s entry-level Strat.
11 of the Best Micro Tube Amps By Guitar Player Staff last updated 18 August 21 Our pick of micro heads and combos from Blackstar, Fender, Jet City, Hughes & Kettner, Kustom, Laney, Vintage47 and Vox.
Blackstar Unveils New Carmen Vandenberg CV30 Signature Amp By Jackson Maxwell last updated 27 July 21 A 30W 1x12 combo, the CV30 sports clean and overdrive channels, each with two distinct voices.
Blackstar Debuts New ID:Core V3 Amp By Jackson Maxwell last updated 27 July 21 Available in 10, 20, and 40-watt incarnations, the amp features six voices, re-voiced and enhanced effects, and Blackstar's Architect editing and patch management software.
