Blackstar DEBUT 50R Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 Watts, 1x12")
The Blackstar Debut 50R is loaded with 2 channels, ISF tone control, power reduction, built-in reverb, and a MOSFET preamp to practice or perform with ease.
$249.99
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Overall User Ratings (based on 5 ratings)
Submitted August 28, 2023 by Scott P in Springfield, OR
"Blackstar Debut 50R-Great Value"
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Alright, this guitar combo amp Punches so far above it’s price point that it puts its nearest, even higher priced competing models, to shame.This amp has a 12 inch speaker, and is very lightweight. Weighs less than any combo amp I’ve ever had in a 1x12.It can run at watts or the full 50 watts. It can get very loud. With the volume at half, you will be heard over a hard hitting drummer. At 5 watts, it is extremely quiet, enough for playing in an apartment at Television volume.The gain/overdrive channel sounds very Marshallesque. Great for hard rock. And the clean is quite nice.The amp doesn’t come with a foot switch, but neither does its competitors at the 300 dollar price point.At $249.00 it’s in a class all by itself.
Sound
This amp sounds very much like a tube amp. Very much like a Marshall. The FX loop is great for adding modulation effects.
Features
This amp has an ISP control that can make it sound Ike different amps.The other controls are basic and not complicated.You may want to hit the front of the amp with a booster or overdrive/distortion if you require heavier tones than say Iron Maiden.
Ease of Use
This amp is intuitively easy to get the sounds you want. No cheesy, poor built in effects or tuner.
Quality
The paperwork that came with the amp says it’s warranted for three years if you register it with the company.
Value
The nearest competitor to this amp is probably the Orange Crush 35 RT. The Blackstar debut 50 is more powerful, and has a bigger speaker. The Orange has a little more saturated distortion, but isn’t as versatile. And they weigh about the same.
Manufacturer Support
I haven’t had to deal with the company’s customer service.
The Wow Factor
The cream colored Rolex and oxblood grill make for a visually appealing product.
Musical Background:
Playing for 40 years
Musical Style:
Hard Rock, Blues, Classical
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Submitted November 29, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com
"Faultless Tone"
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I've been a Blackstar user since the beginning. Theyre reliable, solid, toneful amps and surpass amps in their range. They invented a couple categories too.The Debut 50r was my first choice 2 weeks ago when i decided to buy an amp.i considered vox, fender, orange, and marshall. None had that simplicity i was after. None had the tone. I shopped this amp exclusively online. I have a knack for it. I didnt want presets and models and effects up to my eyeballs. After all was said and done the Debut revealed itself a no brainer.It's tone is the thing. Its a boutique sound. When youve got tone, you just play. The amp has responsive feel. Notes and chords are nuanced, your playing coaxes the tone out. I sound better.Its more than you should expect from a $250 amp. Reminds me of a mesa i listened to awhile back. Any player in the market for a powerful amp with finesse could do no better
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Submitted November 9, 2023 by james lafferty in Knoxville, TN
"great sound"
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I got the blond one and i have to say that i am impressed this little amp is LOUD! build quality is spot on no ratt;les warm when you want it,better than modeling amps! I would reccomend this to anyone who wants quality sound in a amall footprint,the price is very good and of course zZounds always delivers as promised. thanks guys for another stellar product!
Musical Background:
retired semi pro
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Submitted August 5, 2023 by a customer from juno.com
"Blackstar Debu 50"
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I got my amp at about 830 on Thursday night Fed X is working some long hours. I got it unboxed and set it in my music room. I didn't get play it until Saturday night, everything worked fine. I put my delay, chorus and my noise suppresser in the loop. Then my Klon clone and a MXR Eq. going in the front of the amp, Everything sounded great , overall Im very happy it came right in my budget being retired you don't much so this was real bang for my bucks, I got the black one.
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Submitted September 20, 2023 by Dewey Young in Nahunta, GA
"Awesome amp."
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I have been playing in bands since 1985. I've had all kinds of amps tube solid state all kinds. It responds like a tube amp,the louder you go the better it sounds. Perfect for plug and play. Trying the pedals tonight to check that out. Great product.
Musical Background:
Guitar, vocals .
Musical Style:
Blues,classic, rock, grunge.
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