Great review, you play really well. I am going to buy one of these amps, I'm sick of the digital noise issues using amp modelling software on my PC... The sound at 8:24 is pretty much what I'm looking for...
I wish you could have shown the different types of reverb settings. I like the very warm sounding of this little amp, and its capability to record with no need to buy an interface for such a purpose. what Gibson SG model you were using? usually the dot inlay is for the SG Special, but the standard has a trapezoid inlays. I just wonder thanks again, wonderful!
Great review by a great guitar player and I like that you are showing the settings. I just ordered an Epiphone 1966 G-400 Pro Cherry together with this amp for my daughter. :-) It's not a Gibson guitar like yours but I hope the setup will work fine.
It's because the amp has a built in noise gate applied to OD 1 & 2 as a factory preset. You can only access the noise gate settings via the Blackstar Insider software when the amp is connected to your computer via USB. Hope this helps!
I know I'm a bit late to the party but would this amp be suitable for metal?? Just starting out and just recently bought a schecter omen 6 that I'm really happy with.
It sounds way too digital for me in the high gain settings :/ . But I might still consider buying it for clean sounds .. I have a question if you plug in an MP3 player in the aux in will the audio be in stereo ?
Don't have high hopes for this if expect it to do something it wasn't intended.its a practice amp...that said, it's great, excellent tone, sounds amazing IMHO. you won't be disappointed if looking for a portable low volume practice aid
Is this a good first amp? I’m thinking of getting the squier bullet strat with this since both are within my budget. Not looking for killer tones but just something adequate to get me started in electric guitar. (I have background in acoustic guitar) Do let me know!
Hey Man, This is a great first amp with loads of great tones, but Blackstar have bought out a version 2 of this amp since I demo it, so check that out as well (see link) both are awesome amps, let me know how you get on! th-cam.com/video/i8xAOycODlE/w-d-xo.html
@@yzy99 I picked up the V2 and I couldn't be happier. It's perfect for bedroom levels, super flexible to get the "sound in your head", practice with iPod, tones and effects galore. I suggest you jump into the Blackstar Insider for increased controls. I also have the TVP 15 and LOVE that amp. Enjoy mate, and up the hammers! 👍🏻
@@LeeButlerGuitarist Nice review man im also planning to get a budget practice amp like this one! Do u know if this particular model can support the blackstar footswitch?
nice demo! I wonder how this little guy would behave with real stomp pedals... would it have any kind of "conflict", since modelling amps are nothing else than multi fx stomp pedals with speakers...
Man i've been wathing these review vids all day and they're all mic'd through a PA..I want to her the actual aurol ambiance of these amps..By them selves..You can make a frigging pig nose amp sound great through a PA
I'm a beginner guitarist and was thinking about getting this amp. one question though, can you plug the guitar directly into this thing or does it need a preamp
MrMakatech first, thank you for your kind comments, You will get a little bit of background hiss, but you shouldn't notice it when playing. Also the more gain you use on the amp will increase hiss or noise, but if use the built in noise gate, which you access via the Insider Software. it should sort out any hiss/background noise issue.
I appreciate you showing the settings for each sound as you play. Head shaking, getting into the groove is entertaining as well! Great Job!
Thanks Keith, much-appreciated man!
this is like the best non tube amp i ever heard and played
Fantastic demo, and great skills with the Axe!
+Kevin Spielmann Thanks dude! :-)
Sounds Killer for a practice amp. Blackstar is awesome.
James Steele very impressive tones for a digital amp, and very affordable.
BlackStar have done it again! \m/
No longer should you feel inadequate with a low budget amp.
The guitar-face really sold me in this video. lol
Hey Lee I just watched this video and I liked the way you explained all the effects, I own one of these and I think they sound great for a little amp
Great review, you play really well. I am going to buy one of these amps, I'm sick of the digital noise issues using amp modelling software on my PC...
The sound at 8:24 is pretty much what I'm looking for...
Awesome piece of kit dude - nice one
Great demo...just bought one of these...this demo gives me a better idea of its functions
Thanks man!
I wish you could have shown the different types of reverb settings. I like the very warm sounding of this little amp, and its capability to record with no need to buy an interface for such a purpose.
what Gibson SG model you were using? usually the dot inlay is for the SG Special, but the standard has a trapezoid inlays. I just wonder
thanks again, wonderful!
Great review by a great guitar player and I like that you are showing the settings. I just ordered an Epiphone 1966 G-400 Pro Cherry together with this amp for my daughter. :-) It's not a Gibson guitar like yours but I hope the setup will work fine.
I have problem witch Blackstar Id Core 20w v2 online comunnity rip i cant download patches :(
How organic or natural does it sound, I hope it doesn't sound very synthetic, secondly how durable is it, anybody here using it for sometime?
Which amp is better this one or marshall mg 15cf and does this amp produces buzz sound or unwanted noise when we full on the gain button plz reply
I'm getting sound cuts when I use OD1, OD2 functions. Does anybody know what the reason is?
It's because the amp has a built in noise gate applied to OD 1 & 2 as a factory preset.
You can only access the noise gate settings via the Blackstar Insider software when the amp is connected to your computer via USB. Hope this helps!
supercrunch was pure 'angus'...have a drink on me.... im loving this amp.....
Is that an entry level guitar too...anyhow great sounds and demo.
I know I'm a bit late to the party but would this amp be suitable for metal?? Just starting out and just recently bought a schecter omen 6 that I'm really happy with.
Very nice review, just can´t decide between this baby or Yamaha´s THR for a practice amp.
Definitely this one. I'd go for the 40 watt
Much needed video. Thank u
It sounds way too digital for me in the high gain settings :/ . But I might still consider buying it for clean sounds .. I have a question if you plug in an MP3 player in the aux in will the audio be in stereo ?
Don't have high hopes for this if expect it to do something it wasn't intended.its a practice amp...that said, it's great, excellent tone, sounds amazing IMHO. you won't be disappointed if looking for a portable low volume practice aid
how is the manual sign on and the other buttons have color?
You said 6 saved presets. How do you bring them back up?
Your computer
help me out here, would you? if I want to get a proper blues tone out of this, what settings do I use?
Is this a good first amp? I’m thinking of getting the squier bullet strat with this since both are within my budget. Not looking for killer tones but just something adequate to get me started in electric guitar. (I have background in acoustic guitar) Do let me know!
Hey Man,
This is a great first amp with loads of great tones, but Blackstar have bought out a version 2 of this amp since I demo it,
so check that out as well (see link) both are awesome amps, let me know how you get on!
th-cam.com/video/i8xAOycODlE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the reply dude, you have been really helpful with the video and reply. I'll most likely get this amp, cheers!
Thanks, glad I could help man!
@@yzy99 I picked up the V2 and I couldn't be happier. It's perfect for bedroom levels, super flexible to get the "sound in your head", practice with iPod, tones and effects galore. I suggest you jump into the Blackstar Insider for increased controls. I also have the TVP 15 and LOVE that amp.
Enjoy mate, and up the hammers! 👍🏻
@@LeeButlerGuitarist Nice review man im also planning to get a budget practice amp like this one! Do u know if this particular model can support the blackstar footswitch?
nice demo! I wonder how this little guy would behave with real stomp pedals... would it have any kind of "conflict", since modelling amps are nothing else than multi fx stomp pedals with speakers...
No just turn effects off and use a clean channel or use a dirty channel and use low gain on a distortion pedal
Bro with guitar you have?
I'm sold on this
Cool video thanks man;) i am just wondering that which one are you suggesting line 6 spider 15w or blackstar id core 10w?
I've never played the line 6 spider, but I hear good things about the new version.
Thanks for your help ;)
Man i've been wathing these review vids all day and they're all mic'd through a PA..I want to her the actual aurol ambiance of these amps..By them selves..You can make a frigging pig nose amp sound great through a PA
Hey, random question: what shampoo so you use? Your hair's really shiny!
Great demo btw!
+BluesSkiesAndPaign LOL, whatever my wife has left in the bathroom. :-)
+axegrinderuk Like a man does. xD
Did it come with a carrying strap?
Yes it does
Can I use this with an acoustic/electric guitar?
DRivalan I wouldn’t say this amp if very good at clean tone, it is for gain though so probably not
Quick question, does it have a headphone jack?
Nefarious Affliction Yes it does.
axegrinderuk
awesome, thanks!
I'm a beginner guitarist and was thinking about getting this amp. one question though, can you plug the guitar directly into this thing or does it need a preamp
You can plug straight in, it's a 10watt guitar combo guitar, pre and power amp with fx.
Great little amp for beginners!
axegrinderuk thanks so much!
You shake your head more than you play. :3 btw good walkthrough of the amp.
Great playing bro!
Esteban Leyva Cortés thanks man. :-)
One more thing, do I really need to mic the amp to get the sound your getting? Seems like every review on this amp I've seen has been
Hmmm, I get som background hiss from my id core 10, I guess all are having that, or? Difficult to tell how much is acceptable.
MrMakatech first, thank you for your kind comments,
You will get a little bit of background hiss, but you shouldn't notice it when playing.
Also the more gain you use on the amp will increase hiss or noise,
but if use the built in noise gate, which you access via the Insider Software.
it should sort out any hiss/background noise issue.
The distortion sounds disgusting here, is it your settings or does the amp sound like that all the time?
+Gentleman I think it depends on the settings.
Raj Agrawal bro, How organic or natural does it sound, I hope it doesn't sound very synthetic, secondly how durable is it, wear and tear and stuff?
Raj Agrawal and some people bricked their amps trying to update firmware?
Hey man, Did you used a distortion pedal to this one?
nope.
Can we use pedals for this amp? With gain?
axegrinderuk can we use pedals for this amp with gain?
MhelxzFrancxiz Alixto Overdrive or boost would fine.
But the amp has a lot gain already on some of the voicings that blackstar have provided.
axegrinderuk I want to use a distortion pedal with it.. I would like to set it in clean warm.. and no gain.. is that cool? 😃
You know, you kinda look like Anselmo.
+Jake Moresea (CrimDaz) reminds me more of Greg Tribbett lol
Wtf....not even close!!!
damn it.... 89 pounds
that's só cheap for this sound
you are using a gibson sg though..