Hey Ola, from what I have heard it’s a little pricey because of the Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS) blackstar developed and manufactured to replace the traditional mains transformer, it’s a lot lighter and apparently regulates and distributes the power much better. Another benefit is you can run it on any power voltage around the world if you need a light little amp to tour with. Not my favourite amp but it’s still pretty cool. PEACE! ✌🏼
From what I have heard it’s a little pricey because of the Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS) blackstar developed and manufactured to replace the traditional mains transformer, it’s a lot lighter and apparently regulates and distributes the power much better. Another benefit is you can run it on any power voltage around the world if you need a light little amp to tour with. Not my favourite amp but it’s still pretty cool.
There is no way it's pricey because of an SMPS. A power transformer is always more expensive, even when you count in the development, the switching power supply has been in electrical engineers' curriculum for quite a while.
I just clicked on this video, thinking it was another test of another generic amp, but the distortion on this one sounds so crisp, tight, and rich at the same time. I just love its tone and want to hear it over and over again, lol. Dunno if it's the guitar / mic combination or the amp itself, but it was one of the best sounds I've heard from an amp.
Ola, stop playing clean stuff!!! nice sound, definitely has some chug. i like the boosted first voicing with a little less gain. price wise its down to 900 something now, maybe still a little to much. great review, thanks
I got a Marshall Haze Mini Stack sitting behind me, it's only 15W but its all tube, 1x12 cabs x 2 it was Made in India I think, granted I got it a few years ago now it cost me less than an Orange Tiny Terror and a single 1x12 Orange cab. I want to say under $1000CAD. Sounds like this thing is a weeee bit overprice if its Made in China. But that's my opinion on the price, sounds pretty good though.
Ola hiiii!! Great video! Question! I live in Uppsala and I’m desperately trying to get a Mesa 2x12 recto cab somewhere. Impossible to get. Do you have any contacts to hook me up please?? 🙏🙏🙏
Questions for FAQ! What would you consider your personal masterpiece? Lord’s resistance army and the sun and the moon come to mind! Also, can you do a olas learns of Aesthetics of hate by machine head?! Your the man ola!
Thomann have the head listed at 1015 Euro not 1400 Euro and they are selling the cab for 488 Euro not 600-700 so yes it's expensive if you are overpaying for it or paying imaginary prices, I don't know where you got those prices from. But 1500 for the head and cab together isn't bad IMO. And then Thomann is also selling the combo for 1045 Euro.
@@svosk723 What are you getting in lieu of the Blackstar? Also, good choice not sticking with this, its pretty fizzy sounding and you can do so much better for your money (Though for a blackstar, they did way better than normal, so cudos to them.)
@@clunt2548 The new PRS archon. It's a few hundred less and sounds 10 X better. It doesn't have all the recording bells and whistles so if that's important this isn't a good fit.
@@svosk723 The Archon mk2 is awesome sounding, great choice. And if you can live without all of the modern recording amenities, all the more power to you, nothing wrong with that.
Hey, Jen. Hoping to hear all of your new projects since you're free from Evanescence. (I actually felt that you were way underutilized in that band, anyway.) If you need a bass player/vocalist with a 4 octave range, I'd humbly volunteer. 😉
If it weren't this expensive (and I had money to spare lol), I'd buy this! No presence knob? No problem, EQ in the FX Loop! Need more saturation? No problem, overdrive or another EQ into the front! I mean, I'd boost it in some way, either way :P But unboosted, it's definitely usable. My only caveat is the bass response of the cabinet. As for the direct out sounds... Pretty meh... I wonder what an L500XL/Dimebucker sounds like through this amp :)
'No presence knob? No problem, EQ in the FX Loop! ' You could also just mod in a presence and resonance knob, if you wish. That's probably one of the most simple mods you can do aside adjusting/adding/switching between multiple of the 'bright' cap EDIT: I fucking love my L500XL, ordered it from Bill and Becky around 2006. Took a while to come as they had to actually make it and then ship it to the UK, and they sent a lovely little picture that they'd wrote a note on the back and signed, I still have that, too. The Dimebucker, in my own personal opinion, sounds like complete trash compared to an actual L500XL...at least the Bill and Becky 'Bill Lawrence' one, I haven't tried a Bill Lawrence USA L500XL
Yes! I've been waiting for this. Been interested in these amps since they were revealed. Could be a great budget alternative for bedroom guitarists/producers. In the specs it says that the voicing switch is between OD1/OD2, so I don't think it's the same type of American/British voicing they've had in their previous amps. They have instead made two completely different amps with the 6L6 and EL34 variants. Maybe the OD2 has another gain stage? Sounds like it has much more gain than OD1.
Adding a presence and resonance knob is one of the simplest mods you can do to a tube amp It sounds pretty good, but for 1400euro you can absolutely blow this out of the water with the amps you can buy for around that and even considerably less. Especially if you buy used
It does, but if you're running an SM57 on the cap then obviously it doesn't. When you're in a room with the amp though, the sound between different cabs with identical speakers is tangible.
Ola! Dude. I enjoyed watching this Blackstar tear down your defenses. Sweet reluctance. Props to your test riffs. Best vid in a while for me! Hear me right!🤘🏼
Honestly on every Blackstar amp I've tried I always end up prefering UK mode, and this is no different :D UK mode here with the 6L6 tubes is actually quite interesting sounding which is not something I tend to say about Blackstar
Very nice metal sounding amp and great features. However, having seen the inside of the amp and due to the fact it uses SMPS PSU, I don't think it is easily serviceable. That is a well known fact with Blackstar in general. Great VFM amp anyway.
Great riffage... cool amp, i like the size. They probably made it lighter for cheaper shipping costs. Everything is getting so dang expensive. When will you a demo on the evh lbx stealth? Edit: lol "you can rip shit off too"
Had a HT Stage 100, sounded laughably terrible, like a cheap pedal (as does this amp). Couldn't dump it fast enough. No pro plays Blackstar anymore. Awful products.
Blackstar does not have the BEST OD channel, but both clean and OD channels are completely usable and not bad at all AND they are great for the money. They really make good amps IMO
Picked one up. It does the job well enough, I put an Eq pedal in the loop to act as Presence and Depth, and I think it’s sounding pretty good through my 4-12 cabinets (V30s). Is it the most exquisitely toneful amp in the world? No. But for playing the heavy stuff I do and it also being a lightweight flying solution (it fits in my carry on case), it delivers.
This is by far my favorite blackstar amp. I'm enjoying the character of the palm mutes on this particular unit. I just may have to pick one up. Seems like it would be great for layering.
Been a big fan from Vancouver BC 🤘🏻😝🇨🇦 for years- love your research, product knowledge,, delivery and presentation and def yer quirky sense of humour. Thx for this review I’ve been anxiously waiting. Cheers
I 100% agree that this seems to be the best sounding blackstar amp yet. I have tried many in the past and always ended up not loving any of them but for some reason keep getting intrigued by the brand. I would buy this if they didn't way overprice it. Maybe one day there will be some reasonably priced used ones available but they are asking too much new.
Considering its a full power 50 watt amp with built in reactive load and cab sim tech, it seems like an alright price. I would like a crunch mode on channel one and maybe a presence/depth though.
I felt the same about the overdrive channel on my Blackstar Debut 50R, which is modeled after the St James. It felt stale. Trying just a boost into the overdrive channel made it not only sound better, but I really like it now. A boost worked better than a mid-humped overdrive in this case
It's fine, but I have a serious problem with Blackstar, it's their lousy after-sales service, if it's screwed up there's no way to get technical support (outside the UK), their distributors in Latin America don't have any technical support from Blackstar, that's It hurts when you spend $2,500 on one of their crap and it fucks up.
retail price $1400 here in China, when I was looking into a 16ohm 212 cab, the cab is at around $550 along...after watched your video, I will go the head+cab.
DI cabinet setting 1: Not bad. DI cabinet setting 2: Uhh, no. DI cabinet setting 3: Hey, that's alright!. I reckon it would sound alright in a full mix, for sure. would like to know what Ola thought of them after he went back to the recording.
I fucking love Black Star. When it's time upgrade from the Katana around ghe bllixGx.. yup.I get what you're sYkg about ths tons thought. BLACKSTAR is basically modern hardcore/metal in q box no assembly required.
I picked up a Blackstar HT Stage 100, with matching HTV Blackstar 2 x 12 cab, with vintage 30 speakers, for £450 - from eBay. I wouldn't even consider paying that type of price.
Ok ola, thank you, I was waiting for this video because I trust your reviews 1000% and this amp sounds great BUT for the price I can definitely get something a bit better. So I’m gonna keep looking. Thanks señor ❤️
Yeah pity his reporting of the price isn't accurate considering the price is actually only 1015 Euro for the head and only 488 for the cab and only 1045 for the combo. The combo is actually cheaper than the Archon and the Blackstar has a built in reactive load and excellent cab software for direct out. IMO for the price you can't get any better.
Cool little amp, but.... For that same price point you could get an ENGL Fireball 100 or an Ironball 20. And guys, idk about all of you, but I know which I'd pick.
"more reverb!" * suddenly playing in a cave* lol. These are cool, expensive, but something I'd actually buy from blackstar (albeit heavily discounted, like 40+%)
I'd rather just use one of the larger Peavey Vyper's if I wanted usable metal tones in a light package. Even their cheapest version, despite not having a speaker output (I don't think so) can be easily rigged up with some shielded speaker cable with a 1/4" on one end (and bare stripped wires on the other end) to work with a 4x12 or 2x12 cabinet. It's not tubes...but still sounds amazing for metal. This is a good amp...but no.... not 2k Euros good. The other problem that Blackstar has is that they started out being associated with cheap budget amps. The fact that this "high-end" amp is still made in China where labor and materials are dirty cheap, despite pandemic rises in materials and labor, does not justify the cost.
Checking out the Blackstar St James today, actually pleasantly surprised in regards of the tone. Maybe not so much regarding the price.
the string caught tho lmao, tht was great haha, sounds pretty good tho.
@@IStabz yeah?
@@tonyb7615 yea, I mean, not bad but not dropping 2gs on it.
Hey Ola, from what I have heard it’s a little pricey because of the Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS) blackstar developed and manufactured to replace the traditional mains transformer, it’s a lot lighter and apparently regulates and distributes the power much better. Another benefit is you can run it on any power voltage around the world if you need a light little amp to tour with. Not my favourite amp but it’s still pretty cool. PEACE! ✌🏼
@@IStabz ha.
From what I have heard it’s a little pricey because of the Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS) blackstar developed and manufactured to replace the traditional mains transformer, it’s a lot lighter and apparently regulates and distributes the power much better. Another benefit is you can run it on any power voltage around the world if you need a light little amp to tour with. Not my favourite amp but it’s still pretty cool.
There is no way it's pricey because of an SMPS. A power transformer is always more expensive, even when you count in the development, the switching power supply has been in electrical engineers' curriculum for quite a while.
SMPS power supplies are used to increase profits. Affordable/price conscious home electronics have been using them for decades.
@@ZombiedustXXX NOt a good idea [in the past] to use SMPS with valve tech. Its done with hybrids only. for a reason.
This is basically a cheap transformer you find in "amp" pedals for a few hundred bucks.
@@toddwilkinson5474 Yep....Exactly why you wouldn't want one in an amp that produces a lot of heat.
I just clicked on this video, thinking it was another test of another generic amp, but the distortion on this one sounds so crisp, tight, and rich at the same time. I just love its tone and want to hear it over and over again, lol. Dunno if it's the guitar / mic combination or the amp itself, but it was one of the best sounds I've heard from an amp.
Ola has been doing studio metalz for years, he could make a wet sponge sound amazing
Your comment was even better the second time
Sounds to me like velcro fuzz
Be careful Ola can make a refrigerador chug
For 2k$ fir the 2 or 1200$ for the head I’d expect atleast that.
Ola, stop playing clean stuff!!! nice sound, definitely has some chug. i like the boosted first voicing with a little less gain. price wise its down to 900 something now, maybe still a little to much. great review, thanks
I got a Marshall Haze Mini Stack sitting behind me, it's only 15W but its all tube, 1x12 cabs x 2 it was Made in India I think, granted I got it a few years ago now it cost me less than an Orange Tiny Terror and a single 1x12 Orange cab. I want to say under $1000CAD. Sounds like this thing is a weeee bit overprice if its Made in China. But that's my opinion on the price, sounds pretty good though.
Ola hiiii!! Great video! Question! I live in Uppsala and I’m desperately trying to get a Mesa 2x12 recto cab somewhere. Impossible to get. Do you have any contacts to hook me up please?? 🙏🙏🙏
It'd be interesting to see this head with a normal can and the cab with another head, like a cross comparison test.
That intro riffs ...
F**k the amp, the riffing is epic!
When the riff hit in , felt like i entered to heaven 😳 woooow that's crazy 🔥🤘
St.Anger James Hetfield ? )))
Questions for FAQ! What would you consider your personal masterpiece? Lord’s resistance army and the sun and the moon come to mind! Also, can you do a olas learns of Aesthetics of hate by machine head?! Your the man ola!
Aesthetics of hate would be cool. The Phil parts have more than the Rob parts but as a whole I’d love to see it
Thomann have the head listed at 1015 Euro not 1400 Euro and they are selling the cab for 488 Euro not 600-700 so yes it's expensive if you are overpaying for it or paying imaginary prices, I don't know where you got those prices from. But 1500 for the head and cab together isn't bad IMO. And then Thomann is also selling the combo for 1045 Euro.
Honestly not for me but probably the best I've ever heard a Blackstar sound.
I still prefer Ola older videos of Blackstar the HT if I'm not mistaken
Agreed. Bought and returned. Okay but no where near a $1000 amp. I'm a blackstar fan but this amp just doesn't do it.
@@svosk723 What are you getting in lieu of the Blackstar? Also, good choice not sticking with this, its pretty fizzy sounding and you can do so much better for your money (Though for a blackstar, they did way better than normal, so cudos to them.)
@@clunt2548 The new PRS archon. It's a few hundred less and sounds 10 X better. It doesn't have all the recording bells and whistles so if that's important this isn't a good fit.
@@svosk723 The Archon mk2 is awesome sounding, great choice. And if you can live without all of the modern recording amenities, all the more power to you, nothing wrong with that.
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Hey Jen, great to see you here!
Hey, Jen. Hoping to hear all of your new projects since you're free from Evanescence. (I actually felt that you were way underutilized in that band, anyway.)
If you need a bass player/vocalist with a 4 octave range, I'd humbly volunteer. 😉
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Cool riffing as always, the tone remind me the black water park tone of Opeth
How in gods name did Robert Ellis (a vape reviewer) get a 2 second clip on one of your videos but not me??? WTF OLA!!!!
Ola, thank you. Been watching for years.
Feel like that high fizzle is actually the one missing from my HT50MKII
Interesting. The EL34 replaces the voice switch with Boost. I wonder if the circuit is the same, just a different label.
If you want a killer sounding blackstar, the series one 6l6 is F'n amazing!
If it weren't this expensive (and I had money to spare lol), I'd buy this! No presence knob? No problem, EQ in the FX Loop! Need more saturation? No problem, overdrive or another EQ into the front! I mean, I'd boost it in some way, either way :P But unboosted, it's definitely usable.
My only caveat is the bass response of the cabinet. As for the direct out sounds... Pretty meh...
I wonder what an L500XL/Dimebucker sounds like through this amp :)
'No presence knob? No problem, EQ in the FX Loop! '
You could also just mod in a presence and resonance knob, if you wish. That's probably one of the most simple mods you can do aside adjusting/adding/switching between multiple of the 'bright' cap
EDIT: I fucking love my L500XL, ordered it from Bill and Becky around 2006. Took a while to come as they had to actually make it and then ship it to the UK, and they sent a lovely little picture that they'd wrote a note on the back and signed, I still have that, too. The Dimebucker, in my own personal opinion, sounds like complete trash compared to an actual L500XL...at least the Bill and Becky 'Bill Lawrence' one, I haven't tried a Bill Lawrence USA L500XL
It sounds amazing! I really like it!
Yes! I've been waiting for this. Been interested in these amps since they were revealed. Could be a great budget alternative for bedroom guitarists/producers. In the specs it says that the voicing switch is between OD1/OD2, so I don't think it's the same type of American/British voicing they've had in their previous amps. They have instead made two completely different amps with the 6L6 and EL34 variants. Maybe the OD2 has another gain stage? Sounds like it has much more gain than OD1.
Killer !!! Similar for bolsonarismo in Brazil !!!
I like amps that sound great without an added boost. For that kind of money give me all the gain I need
I see Ola was also blessed with the Fat Juul Rip video is his algorithm.
Woah.
That red guitar with the golden mechanics looks dope!
Adding a presence and resonance knob is one of the simplest mods you can do to a tube amp
It sounds pretty good, but for 1400euro you can absolutely blow this out of the water with the amps you can buy for around that and even considerably less. Especially if you buy used
I have a feeling this amp would sound better with a lower tuned guitar as well.
6:08 High probability of this just being a one off riff, but does anyone know if this is an actual piece or not?
Sounds Amazing!! Stars and Ponies sounded really nice with that Reverb 🤟
Just a quick note, the wood of an amp cabinet doesn't influence its tone, Jim Lill (I believe that's his name) made a great video about it.
It does, but if you're running an SM57 on the cap then obviously it doesn't. When you're in a room with the amp though, the sound between different cabs with identical speakers is tangible.
Gug G uses an Archer as his boost with this amp...
That open "F" chord man. One gotta love that to watch this 😘😍❤️🌹
Ola!
Dude.
I enjoyed watching this Blackstar tear down your defenses. Sweet reluctance.
Props to your test riffs.
Best vid in a while for me!
Hear me right!🤘🏼
Doesn’t sound like it’s worth 1400+. Great testing shit episode 🤘
Honestly on every Blackstar amp I've tried I always end up prefering UK mode, and this is no different :D
UK mode here with the 6L6 tubes is actually quite interesting sounding which is not something I tend to say about Blackstar
I love having Resonance and Presence knobs to give more tonal options.
I'll wait for the mk2. I love the HT mk2 amps.
That was a killer intro. Mean as hell.
Ola we need a orange rockerverb mk iii testing shit video, please🥺
Very nice metal sounding amp and great features. However, having seen the inside of the amp and due to the fact it uses SMPS PSU, I don't think it is easily serviceable. That is a well known fact with Blackstar in general. Great VFM amp anyway.
Great riffage... cool amp, i like the size. They probably made it lighter for cheaper shipping costs. Everything is getting so dang expensive.
When will you a demo on the evh lbx stealth?
Edit: lol "you can rip shit off too"
Had a HT Stage 100, sounded laughably terrible, like a cheap pedal (as does this amp). Couldn't dump it fast enough. No pro plays Blackstar anymore. Awful products.
No thanks, not liking the tone.........sticking with saving up for the Engl Ironball SE!
Blackstar does not have the BEST OD channel, but both clean and OD channels are completely usable and not bad at all AND they are great for the money. They really make good amps IMO
Picked one up.
It does the job well enough, I put an Eq pedal in the loop to act as Presence and Depth, and I think it’s sounding pretty good through my 4-12 cabinets (V30s).
Is it the most exquisitely toneful amp in the world?
No.
But for playing the heavy stuff I do and it also being a lightweight flying solution (it fits in my carry on case), it delivers.
Yo, Ola! I would love to know your choice for the most affordable, giggable home amp with uncompromising metal tone. Does such a thing exist?
This is by far my favorite blackstar amp. I'm enjoying the character of the palm mutes on this particular unit. I just may have to pick one up. Seems like it would be great for layering.
hey! what's the riff at 4:20?
8:15 tone & riff is wicked how do i get this on my blackstar id260tvp i have one pedal berserker boost zakk wylde ola show me the way to trash town
Laney Cub-Supertop for a will it chug mate
With the price tag on this amp and cab, I think I would go with the 5150 iconic and save some money.
I'd like an amp with an smps and no tubes. That way I won't be using so much electricity and I won't have to change tubes.
I'D title this video "Why I dislike Metal" or as John once said it's MUZAK to my ears
This amp sounds awesome!!
Everyone sleeps on Blackstar. They are awesome and very good for metal
I would also recommend checking out the EVH lbx iii stealh. Great little amp
Been a big fan from Vancouver BC 🤘🏻😝🇨🇦 for years- love your research, product knowledge,, delivery and presentation and def yer quirky sense of humour. Thx for this review I’ve been anxiously waiting.
Cheers
I 100% agree that this seems to be the best sounding blackstar amp yet. I have tried many in the past and always ended up not loving any of them but for some reason keep getting intrigued by the brand. I would buy this if they didn't way overprice it. Maybe one day there will be some reasonably priced used ones available but they are asking too much new.
He just makes everything sound so kick ass....
Like the amp like the size would have been perfect for what I needed in my practice room but the price is outrageous
Considering its a full power 50 watt amp with built in reactive load and cab sim tech, it seems like an alright price. I would like a crunch mode on channel one and maybe a presence/depth though.
Yeah there’s a bunch of 50 watt tube amps with the same features and more for a lot less money,lmfao in what country because it’s not the u.s.
10:26 riff from what song?
The Haunted - Bullet Hole
I'd like to hear that thing with a nicer cab, like a recto cab or something like that
Not a fan of the IR’s. Mic’d cab… me likey
Chunk difficult with only 50 Watts…
Just got one, should have it before my gig Friday. Looking forward to seeing if it can rise to the occasion.
Every blackstar I had sounded like mudd
Agreed on presence. Not "in your face" at all for lack of better term
I was just looking for this yesterday. Damn it sounds good
seems pretty overpriced for what it does TBH
The Best Blackstar so far!!!
dude this guitar fucking epic!!!!!
put an eq into loop for presence hoho
Ola can make any amp sound great.
What is this riff at 8:00? It's sound so great!
I agree! What song is it??
I would like to know also
I felt the same about the overdrive channel on my Blackstar Debut 50R, which is modeled after the St James. It felt stale. Trying just a boost into the overdrive channel made it not only sound better, but I really like it now. A boost worked better than a mid-humped overdrive in this case
Real bangers use MARSHALL. And when nobody watches they wear a cowboy hat... and sing EAT ME ALIVE.
Just not feeling this amp at all. I've watched multiple reviews and haven't heard anything that made me want to buy.
It's fine, but I have a serious problem with Blackstar, it's their lousy after-sales service, if it's screwed up there's no way to get technical support (outside the UK), their distributors in Latin America don't have any technical support from Blackstar, that's It hurts when you spend $2,500 on one of their crap and it fucks up.
retail price $1400 here in China, when I was looking into a 16ohm 212 cab, the cab is at around $550 along...after watched your video, I will go the head+cab.
DI cabinet setting 1: Not bad.
DI cabinet setting 2: Uhh, no.
DI cabinet setting 3: Hey, that's alright!. I reckon it would sound alright in a full mix, for sure. would like to know what Ola thought of them after he went back to the recording.
I have the 50w combo 6L6 St. James. I really enjoy it, would recommend.
I fucking love Black Star. When it's time upgrade from the Katana around ghe bllixGx.. yup.I get what you're sYkg about ths tons thought. BLACKSTAR is basically modern hardcore/metal in q box no assembly required.
I picked up a Blackstar HT Stage 100, with matching HTV Blackstar 2 x 12 cab, with vintage 30 speakers, for £450 - from eBay. I wouldn't even consider paying that type of price.
Meanwhile here I am playing this video through my ID CORE 10 V1
Damn Blackstar…. You should of figured out a way to get this amp below $1000!!! $800 and you had a buyer! I’ll just find a used Mesa Boogie Dual Rec.
I’m sorry, for the price I’m not impressed! The new Soldano beats this rough! The solid state Blackstar heads are way better!
Your video editing has come so far bro. Well done.
Ok ola, thank you, I was waiting for this video because I trust your reviews 1000% and this amp sounds great BUT for the price I can definitely get something a bit better. So I’m gonna keep looking. Thanks señor ❤️
For that price, you'd be 100% better off with an Engl Fireball 25. In case you're actually looking.
@@madhatter797 I’ve had my eye on that amp actually, you read my mind Mr Hatter
@@Gizmo-st1ky I played it, it's awesome
I believe a PRS MT15 would blow this thing out of the water in tone and volume in my opinion, no boost it's a beast
Yeah pity his reporting of the price isn't accurate considering the price is actually only 1015 Euro for the head and only 488 for the cab and only 1045 for the combo. The combo is actually cheaper than the Archon and the Blackstar has a built in reactive load and excellent cab software for direct out. IMO for the price you can't get any better.
Cool little amp, but....
For that same price point you could get an ENGL Fireball 100 or an Ironball 20. And guys, idk about all of you, but I know which I'd pick.
Not enough FARTS!
"more reverb!" * suddenly playing in a cave* lol. These are cool, expensive, but something I'd actually buy from blackstar (albeit heavily discounted, like 40+%)
I'd rather just use one of the larger Peavey Vyper's if I wanted usable metal tones in a light package. Even their cheapest version, despite not having a speaker output (I don't think so) can be easily rigged up with some shielded speaker cable with a 1/4" on one end (and bare stripped wires on the other end) to work with a 4x12 or 2x12 cabinet. It's not tubes...but still sounds amazing for metal. This is a good amp...but no.... not 2k Euros good. The other problem that Blackstar has is that they started out being associated with cheap budget amps. The fact that this "high-end" amp is still made in China where labor and materials are dirty cheap, despite pandemic rises in materials and labor, does not justify the cost.
Gonna be honest, not hearing anything special. The EL34 model, while not for metal, seems to have a lot more personality
8:57 that's what she said 🤪
Yes!! I was waiting for this video! 🤘🏽🔥
Pricewise it's almost in EVH 5150 III 50w territory. I wonder if it's worth it compare to engl fireball 25.
I need it in my Life and THAT Solar without Color Paint in body and headstock +10000000000000000