Blackstar Debut 50R - The Holy Grail of Giggable Budget Guitar Amps?

Get the Blackstar Debut 50R here:
Thomann - thmn.to/thoprod/562612?offid=...
Sweetwater - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZQrGV
Andertons - bit.ly/3JFo0Ex
Looking for a powerful and versatile guitar amplifier that's aimed at beginners and pedal board owners? Look no further than the Blackstar 50R! With its analog design and two channels, this 50-watt amp offers a range of tones and sounds that can cover a wide range of music styles. Whether you're just starting out on your guitar journey or you're a seasoned pro, the Blackstar 50R should be on every guitarists list of amps to try.
This amp is built to last and deliver reliable performance for years to come. And with its compatibility with a range of pedals and effects, you can build your sound to suit your preferences and style.
If you're in the market for a new guitar amplifier, be sure to consider the Blackstar 50R. It's an excellent alternative to other popular amps like the Boss Katana 50 and Line6 Catalyst.
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TimeStamps
00:00 The Debut 50R - What is it and how does it sound?
00:43 Blackstar Debut 50R Features
02:43 Is this a good amplifier for beginners?
04:27 Is the Blackstar Debut 50R loud enough to play in a band?
07:42 Sound Samples (Les Paul)
11:36 Sound Samples (Strat)
13:14 Is the Blackstar Debut 50R good with pedals?
17:49 How good is the Effect Loop?
19:34 How good is the Headphone Out / Line Out?
20:33 50 Watts vs 5 Watts
22:26 Should you buy the Debut 50R?
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[@TheGuitarGeek]

Would you gig the Blackstar Debut 50 Get it here: Thomann - thmn.to/thoprod/562612?offid=1&affid=288 Sweetwater - sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZQrGV Andertons - bit.ly/3JFo0Ex

[@jameslanclos568]

What is the Les Paul style guitar? An Eastman? You show what brands the other guitars are but not the LP?

[@jonkerrmusic]

Blackstar-t me up, I bloody would.

[@he11bent6]

@@jameslanclos568Maybach Lester it looks like. Czech Republic made. Amazing guitars

[@jameslanclos568]

Yes Indeed!@@he11bent6

[@saarangnarayan123]

Feels like we're entering the phase of the return of the solid-state amp and I'm SO looking forward to it! Really great review, btw. I enjoyed every moment even though I am not probably the intended audience. More band stuff on the channel would be great to see! :D

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I am with you there mate. Anything that sounds good IS good so it’s exciting to see affordable amps improving. Market competition means that this price point is being fought after. Great for us!

[@Da_Publick]

'Return?' Where did they go? If anything, they've raised the stakes with convincing digital modeling.

[@guithawk-ij8is]

Great review! I watched several reviews on this amp, but yours was the most thorough. Playing it with the band convinced me that I can use it for small gigs. I really like the simplicity and the quality of the sound. I'm over 60 now, and I don't want to drag around my old twin reverb anymore, so I think this might fit the bill.

[@caerphoto]

The all-analogue solid state idea seems to be going up against the Orange Crush series, and those are really good amps.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Yes that one too!

[@beaumas]

As someone who owns the supercrush 100, I would love to see Blackstar do a debut 100 head. That would be a super awesome shoot out!

[@eda.4145]

Supercrush is. Bomb

[@TurboHDT]

not really the orange is a hell of a lot more cash in my country the orange crush 35 is $489 the Blackstar $320 at the orange price point has the boss katana 50watt, the fender lt50 and the GTX50 so the Orange isn't a consideration unless your clueless why this blackstar is worth a look is because its so cheap

[@TurboHDT]

@@beaumas why? there's so many good 100watt heads on the market already, Blackstar has been smart with the debut 50 as its right in the beginner range everyone can afford it for what you get a beginner doesn't need a 100watt head😀

[@AmbientEndeavors]

Really love your approach to these videos. Informative, methodical, well thought out. Cheers!

[@alvarezcanete4498]

I can't believe the clarity ang glass like sound on that clean channel..wow! Getting this soon, thanks!

[@pivodamo]

As a newbie guitar player I've been looking for exactly something like this just great sounds simple no frills amplifier thanks for the lovely review ......just purchased 🤘

[@NintenDub]

Let us know what you think,here,on this comment thread. I'll be back in a few days

[@BryceSasaki]

Blackstartmeup! 😉 Thanks so much for a VERY thorough and considerate review! I loved how you chose to sum up the amp with a checklist and also putting it through the paces with an actual band. Awesome! While I'm not a beginner guitarist, I am definitely one on a budget and I think this is the one to best suit my needs! Cheers!

[@dacuygtr]

Thanks! One of the best guitar amp demo's/ reviews I've watched. This could be my next amp purchase. Blackstart me up!

[@benboruff]

Excellent review. I really like the sound of this little amp. The price makes it a no-brainer. Keep up the great content. Black start me up!

[@alanknott363]

An excellent review Andy. This is the sort of amp that we suit me down to the ground. No nonsense, would do everything I need, sounds very good to me at least! So Blackstart me up !.. 👍 Best wishes and Happy Christmas to all of you.

[@mattsikes919]

Black start me up. Great video. I'm a huge fan of Blackstar and I will own a 50R as soon as I can convince my wife I need another amp after I just bought a Champion 50xl 6 weeks ago. Sounded great, loved the tones and simplicity. I'm also a big pedal guy and I love that it has an effects loop. Can't wait to run my Blackstar dual distortion pedal through it!

[@farmrakmaak]

I have this amp, I use it with a small pedal board(tuner, ts, analog delay, looper) and another delay in the fx loop for when I am on the od channel. Love this amp! I also have a HT1RH head with a small 10" cab, that sounds even better, specially on the od channel with humbuckers. Blackstar is great, nicely priced, good options and no firmware, usb, computer editor in sight 🎉 Edit: the isf knob is great, to the left: bright, fenderish - to the right more mid pushy marshally...

[@martyjacobson5331]

Thanks for the review Andy, I am just getting back into playing and am enjoying your reviews as I am in the market for a new amp oh and Blackstartmeup!! :)

[@MetalForEmmanuel]

Blackstart me up! I'm new to electric and I just picked one of these up. Love it so far! God bless!

[@richardwagnerii569]

Insanely great video, mate! Loved every second. Pure honestly sells and I dig every bit of it. I subscribed as I'm also a sound geek and guitarist. What better job in the world than to be able to play and talk about the one thing you love?!

[@anthonyangelis1094]

Great thorough review thank you. I just ordered one.

[@JimFeeley]

Really nice review of a really interesting amp. Not requiring (or even offering) a software interface is great. As you say, keep it simple and non-intimidating...and provide a nice break from all the screens we all live with. And thumbs up for the effects loop. Thanks for your thoughts on the sound (and volume) of the amp. Very helpful. My only regret: I can't think of a clever way to fit blackstart me up into a sentence.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

The amp is simply good and I can see a people picking one up

[@timaddison707]

Looking forward to playing this, I've never really got on with modelling amps, tried various ones over the years and although they are incredibly versatile they never quite feel like I'm playing the real thing. Also I don't want loads of Fx on my amp, all I need is reverb and possibly Vibrato. Key features for me are nice clean (at good volume levels) and a nice overdrive (don't need tons of gain either classic rock levels enough for me) and power reduction for home use.

[@gtrgeorge348]

Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU SO MUCH for actually demoing this with an actual band and an actual drummer, especially the clean channel… I think this is the only KZbin review I’ve found where someone did this, and it gave me a very accurate impression of how powerful this amp really is. Very good review otherwise, too; thanks!

[@gerard2996]

My thoughts exactly. Just ordered one today based on that.

[@John-hi2yi]

Black start me up, got one last week for my small flat, it’s perfect and I love the clean on edge of break up.

[@manolovai]

Great review, as always, and very honest.

[@joolz989]

Great in review covering all bases as always. I would love to see you test the Black start me up Dept 10 Amped 2.

[@sarahleeann7208]

I really like that you played it with a drumset. Good reference for how loud it can be, not just saying that it can get loud.

[@Mr1967flyingv]

Excellent review, the fact it has an effects loop sold it to me, so Blackstartmeup! 🎸🎸

[@SergioGonzalez-gi9kr]

I'm into the concept and would love to hear it in person. The demos I've heard sound great.

[@PTam09]

Blackstart me up! Excellent video. Helped me out a great deal.

[@freespeech-advocate]

Good review as usual cheers👍

[@Namuel77]

My first amp was a VOX Vigilante 100w in 1993. After some Fenders amps (😐), Marshall DSL (☺) and Boss Katana (☹), I bought this "beginner" amp 2 month ago, and is one of my top (Marshall DSL is the other one, but now is my son's toy). Great work Andy, and Blackstar me up.

[@pavvitik]

Blackstar me up.. from Italy. Thank you, very interesting video of this great amp

[@RCMusic718]

I just bought one from Sweetwater. I can't wait to jam out with it 👍🏻

[@MrJingles021]

I see this as a direct competitor to the Orange Crush. I avoid tube amps, and this thing sounds great. I'll have to grab one.

[@mveitchmunich]

I have the Blackstar Studio 20 valve and the Katana Mark II 50. Both are very well built with there own distinct tones. This Debut 50 lands somewhere in the middle and for $200 bucks it truly is a cool addition to the herd. Blackstart me.

[@ryan8417]

I would get one of those amps. I got their ID core v3 40 watt for 100$ and I love it, sounds great!

[@leftyamazed]

I use Blackstar BEAM amps around the house and haven't switched on my ID Core 100 in a couple of years. The Debut 50R sounds like a great no fuzz amp and I'm tempted to switch over to one. These amps always Black start me up!

[@pjbsailing]

Excellent review. I will definitely check these out. I have a Fender Mustang I V2 20 watt and looking for an upgrade. Still debating a tube amp vs analog/SS. I do like the Supro Delta king 12 also. IDK. Guess I'll just have to go listen to them all. Blackstartmeup :)

[@mastersteve78]

Blackstar-t me up Lol I am really wanting this amp for playing at church with the worship team. I used to use a HD500X, but now using the NuX Amp Academy with stompboxes. But this amp might get me the sound I really want. Can’t afford the St James but this will do nicely! Love your videos btw.

[@iammoog]

Blackstar are doing well at the moment. This was a lovely video to (black) start me up this morning.

[@motorrebell]

Awesome !! Might consider the Blackstar over a Orange Crush pro 60 , Because it has almost the same specs but 3 times more Affordible !!

[@cliftongardner4367]

I’m currently using a Catalyst 60 as a pedal platform and this is looking like a strong contender to be a stereo amp to put next to it! Blackstart me up, yo! Great demo.

[@imjake]

If you got one, how did you like it vs the catalyst? I have a catalyst coming today and if I don't like it, this seems like a good second runner up

[@moosejawrc]

My Live Rock and Roll days over, and saying goodbye to a Orange TH-30, this amp intrigues me to use pedals, practice, record off a phone or direct into a computer, and hopefully again playing live in small venues. Seems this should be the tone quality, size and price I am looking for. Thanks for the review

[@RolandN]

Great review 👍

[@Untitled_9801]

I've bought it just after this video came out.(mainly because I didn't want to buy a katana since they are everywhere) and I have to say I love it! It's very loud,and you can get some awesome tones. also despite that i'm running it with trebles maxed out and "ISF" on the 12 o'clock it still doesn't sound painfully bright. thanks Andy for the recommendation❤❤❤

[@sebastiendeheaulme125]

Hello and sorry to ask. I have also one (sounds great) but I have buzz when I plug any of my guitars. The more I turn volume / watts / gain up the more it buzzes. Do you have buzz also with it or not ? Thanks for your support.

[@Untitled_9801]

@@sebastiendeheaulme125 no mine doesn't have to much hum although I cannot compare it to anything since my previous practice amp had A LOT OF HUM.

[@LeffHynebridge]

I’m considering selling my current amp and buying either two of these or two of the Silvertone series for a stereo setup. The intro description sounds exactly what I’m looking for - we’ll see.

[@dangitdan9938]

Seems like a good alternative to people who want plug n play solid state practice/jam and maybe gig amp but don't want to be sucked into the katana time suck of tweaks, effects and do dads. My biggest complaint about the katana is too much to f around with and constantly thinking I needed, or could, tweak this or that but most of the time it didn't matter. I like options but a simple amp to plug into and not having "oh I can do this or that" running amok in the brain while you play is great.

[@scottbrower9052]

Spot on 👍

[@jeremywills9303]

I think its fantastic with amps like this, the Catalyst and the Katana being available for someone starting out. Way nicer than the typical el cheapo Crates that were available when I started back 30 something years ago.

[@markpell8979]

I hear ya Jeremy. I do still have my 30+ yr-old Crate G40CXL though. Only use two pedals with it, Tube Works Tube Driver and DOD FX-90 Delay. I like this Blackstar. Wish the controls were on the front face. I stack gear so that's actually a dealbreaker.

[@tobiusmanning7336]

@@markpell8979 It has to go on top lol

[@markpell8979]

@@tobiusmanning7336 Yup, that's a fact. As long as you can still see the knobs. Actually I've realized I hardly ever change my amp settings anyway, I just flip the switch. So being nit-picky I guess, imagine that from a guitar player!

[@Da_Publick]

You're just mad because Crate made the Blue Voodoo. 🤣

[@KabirGuitarist]

Blackstart me up! Been thinking about getting this amp. Not gigging regularly anymore and am long done with a back-breaking 100W valve 2x12 monster. So this seems like a good option for getting loud, or at least loud enough, when needed. It looks and sounds good, if a little thin. Maybe it sounds better in real life. Transistor amps are in a different league to where they were in the ‘80s when they got such a bad reputation. Really feels like we’re in a golden age of amps, like we still are with guitars, and we were with pedals a few years ago. So many options and pretty much all are good-to-great sounding.

[@colearbuckle3989]

Blackstart me up! Great video man. Thank you. Considering this guy, katana 100, or supercrush 100.

[@timmcdonald9877]

Black start me up!! Where was this 7 years ago when I started playing?? 😊. Great vid!!

[@NintenDub]

I think this may be the best value ever on an amp. I wanna get one cuz it seems killer

[@niall6882]

Just about to buy one based on this review. Thx buddy

[@spider5001]

I had their ht5 at home and really liked it. I kinda miss it 😢

[@PlazaMoon]

Good review. Thats it for me; I'm getting one. I've put my Marshall Code 25 on Ebay becuase all the 'modelling' and software, and endless faffing around to get a sound I like, drives me nuts. I just don't have time for all that. Back to basics. Knob power!

[@damianthomson6402]

Hmm that's a great price point and as you said clearly aimed at those considering the katana 50, this has an effects loop the 50 and 50ex do not but have katana's modelling ... Black start me up ! I'd probably go for this and a few effects pedals

[@myhapylife]

Thanks for band practice test! Blackstart me up!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

It was great fun. Hope to bring more of that to the channel!

[@myhapylife]

@@TheGuitarGeek That would be awesome, it makes sense for amps that are adverised for practice/gigs to hear against the drummer. Thank you for great reviews.

[@dalepal]

It's good to know there are amps with those features and sound good at that price point. Black start me up!

[@axtonkahler7360]

Had I not JUST bought the Orange Super Crush 100, this Blackstar would blackstart me up right to the checkout lane. Great review video as per usual!

[@Seeds-nl7ql]

The Orange “crushes” this thing. You bought the better amp

[@Da_Publick]

​@@Seeds-nl7qlYours seems to be the only critical take on this entire comment section. 🤔

[@oldcrackadated]

I’m going to pump up your ego now , you do an excellent job demonstrating products, enjoyed your island stuff 👍

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I’m very glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@scottbrower9052]

Seeing this seven months after you uploaded. Great review....and seems to be exactly what I need. I'm writing to Santa Claus tonight! Thanks, Mr. Geek 🤘 P.S. Blackstartmeup.

[@alexcarpen3201]

Id be super excited if this were a new a idea. But i have an old Peavey Bandit and it just rocks. Not going to change that one very soon

[@boblomax4371]

Blackstartmeup, I'll never stop. Good amp, will recommend to a friends son who wants to move from a tiny freebie amp to something affordable for band practice and maybe a first low-level gig. I was going to recommend a Katana 50 mk2 as I have one, but I think this is very well pitched for the typical newer player who doesn't need complexity.

[@boopsnoot2807]

That Caline Reverb/Delay pedal really is a hidden gem. The amp is obviously great, no doubt about that!

[@tusleplopp1]

I was considering this one to replace my roland cube 60, and i think that it would do great, i mostly play at home in my office and play around with pedals and home recording :) The line Out, the looks and 2 channels + the 50w/5w option is nice! I' think this will definetely be my next amp :) (ideally i would have a Vox AC30 or a Fender Twin-reverb, but the price of the blackstar debut 50r is just so much cheaper and i honestly think it would be more fitting for my use.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I think if you just need a good sounding amp, go for this one

[@oldcrackadated]

I’ve got a 10 watt blackstar for practice & grab and go , good little amp

[@timgabrielsen5650]

Great video I'm getting one blackstartmeup

[@estenray6685]

Hey Andy if you had to choose between this Blackstar and the Vox Mini Super Beatle you reviewed recently which would it be? Thanks for all the great reviews!🙏👏🙌✌️👋🤗

[@al271987]

Seems like a good amp for the price. I love that analog solid state is coming back, there’s no reason tubes need to be a thing imo. Quilter has been doing lovely work for years and is my preferred amp.

[@Coolbeans1492]

I like a tube amp but there should just simply be great sounding solid state amps on the market with no digital bs or menus. There always was in the past too. I like tubes but i dont want to have to deal with their maintenance, or picky volume issues. I want something i can play in my bedroom or on stage, work with my pedals, and perform in a gig scenario if i need it to. It doesnt have to be tube and for reliability id prefer it wasnt. It just has to sound the part.

[@edwilson7636]

I was trying to decide between this amp and the silverline standard. Still not sure, but great video.

[@lemonprinter]

Roughing it with a mini amp for 8 months and looking for something exactly like this! Blackstart me up!

[@davidneily3532]

Sounds pretty good. The cleans were clean enough for me..

[@Turbo-D]

blackstar hat ne menge gear auf den markt gebracht in letzter zeit, ich war bislang kein fan davon weil gerade die series one ohrentötende höhen hat die man ohne modden nicht in den griff bekommt und die amps auch immer etwas dünn untenrum klingen. die ganzen features und qualität der bauweise ist aber absolut vorbildlich, vielleicht haben sie dieses problem ja jetzt in den griff bekommen, cheers 🎸🎸

[@Nickraculous]

Man this is a great demo! Have you tested the new Hiwatt Crunch amps? There's so little hype around these.

[@EasyHeat]

Being all analog? That's potentially a dual amp stereo rig for just over $500?!! Pretty snazzy. Speaking of snazzy... That white offset guitar behind you looks ACE! Cheers Andy!

[@davidmerlin3344]

I would love to see a shootout between Quilter Superblock, H&K StompMan, and the new Laney 60 watt Foundation pedal! 😮😀🙏

[@joanarling]

On the one hand there is this Blackstar, but on the other there is the Katana 100. Anything more than 100 watts will probably be taken care of by a PA, and while 100 will not be significantly louder than 50, it will give you more headroom. True, for the price difference (~170€) you can buy quite a few pedals, but my two alone cost 220€ (I'd rather have less but good ones). Right now I play a 40W modelling amp (120€) which I'm not happy with, but I didn't expext to. It's a crutch which I can live with for the moment and was bought with that in mind. So I'll soon write off 120€ versus the 220€ for the Blackstar. So, if your budget outlook cannot be changed by saving a little longer (or by winning a lottery:), the Blackstar looks quite inviting. Else you might consider a more long-term acquisition.

[@DelvunShadowheart]

can't wait to put my cable in it. lets go blackstar!

[@doegywhail728]

Blackstart me up. YAY, you listened to me. Thank you.

[@wideyxyz2271]

Hmmmmm i bought all my amps over a 30 year period. Back in the day everything was a 100W lol. I dont think I will be in the market as my amps are still working fine, But its nice to know what's knocking about! And to be honest these days I plug straight into my DAW at home. Black start me up!!

[@beardedrancher]

It's decent cleans, but seems to lack some of the sparkle I like. Sounds pretty good on the gain channel.

[@MidwestOntarioHeadwaters]

Awesome review! Can you comoare it to the Boss Nextone Stage 40, or any similarly priced amps with an effects loop? I honestly thought there would be more to choose from but I'm old and haven't bought a new amp in decades. My old FM100 is too loud for my little studio, and need to keep the volume too low or shake the house. This results in a dull tone. I'd like an amp I can put some power into for best results, and this little amp seems to check all the boxes.

[@greccoox]

was just amazing the mic and test with drums, nobody do this. :) I really feel cringe about "the parents buy the first amp for kids" i think this is 90's vibe, i think the kids now can go and test the amp haha. And i bought the 15w Debut and next day start to popup videos about 50w.... for sure i will return them and take the 50w. Excellent video man!

[@kyledurand8528]

Amazing!

[@Chelioss]

Nice review!! Im looking for one of this for my bedroom, and im between this and the boss katana 50 I can buy for the same price. And about the tone and the sound, (i dont care about effects, software etc..) witch do you prefer?! Thanks for this reviews!! Have new subscriber!

[@MrTones1979]

Interested to see the black start me up vs katana shootout - especially band volume comparison

[@decaenofficial]

You did the best Review of that amp. So I would definitely like to see that Katana review, and while you‘re at it, compare them with the Bugera V22 😂

[@davidmcculloch9072]

Can't decide between this blackstar and the orange crush 35 rt. It's great to be spoiled for choice but, I've no idea how to make my decision!

[@catinsunglasses]

At one time I was running 12 pedals into a split dry/wet dual tube amp set up and then I snapped. I couldn’t take the complexity or setup anymore. Ever since then I’ve been on a quest for extreme simplicity. I think I’d be a very happy man with just an MXR Sugar Drive in front of the clean channel of this amp, and use the built in reverb which seems serviceable for my needs.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Simplicity is a beautiful thing!

[@paavomarkkanen5611]

My biggest consern with my first gig amp is going to be the volume of the clean tone and i was so close to buing this amp but now im second guessing

[@PTam09]

Orange crush vs Blackstar Debut 50 would be a great follow up. Thanks.

[@Wammus85]

I would love to see that shoutout vs the Katana video.

[@Sloozer45]

Black start me up. Good stuff Andy

[@QuentinLamerand]

I think you just convinced me sir!

[@NWLee]

Black Start Me Up? Okie- Dokie It sounds like a good amp should with just the controls you need no gimicky stuff. Thanks

[@mailvilla]

03/29/2023: Hello, I am retired 77-years young, and I love your informative videos. May I ask you to do a video on the best "wireless" over the ear headphones that don't need a computer or Bluetooth phone. I seek to just plug in an adapter to headset jack on amp and play. I could only find Waza headset that simply had an adapter to plug in amp, but the price point is about $400.00. I am just a home hobbyist and do not wish to pay that much. My EART Guitar T-380, Modern Humbucker Pickups, Double Coil Split, Two Point Tremolo Bridge, stainless steel fret wires electric Guitar guitar only cost me that much. So, what do you think? Regards form Orlando, Florida 🙂

[@richinderbyshire4779]

I have the HT5 head with a 12" cab. Both 5 and 0.5 settings sound great.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

The HT 5 was the first tube amp I ever used. I loved it

[@Seeds-nl7ql]

Apples to oranges mate 🤷‍♂️

[@claebo9411]

Excellent review as always! Certainly had that British voiced sound in my opinion. Would you recommend this for someone looking for clean to edge of breakup sound in a worship setting? I am concerned the headroom isn't there. I run a single coil Tele and gravitate towards Vox AC type tone.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks! I think of you want something for the edge of breakup, this could be perfect. There’s headroom but not with humbuckers at high volumes. A tele would be great

[@claebo9411]

@@TheGuitarGeek Fabulous! Thank you sir! 😁

[@beaumas]

Awesome little amp. However you should try to make up the difference in price to the katana with a couple cheap fx pedals.

[@jamesbarrybrooks6564]

Sounded great with the drummer

[@spencer.kissack.the.author]

Wish it had an on-board tuner (like the Orange 35 Crush) I'd definitely buy it then Blackstar

[@RaxFx]

nice amp, not only for beginners.