Amplifiers

These two stompbox amps may look superficially the same and do have quite a lot in common, but each one seems to have been optimised for a different type of user.

Blackstar aim to take the weight out of valve amplification, without compromising on tone.

This affordable studio- and stage-friendly amp boasts extra-wide stereo effects, a looper, and direct-to-DAW USB recording.

Can an amp like this be all things to all people? Blackstar have tried very hard to make it so!

Can a 1W tube amp really deliver a recordable tone? Blackstar think it can...