Blackstar Debut Series - Compact Practice Amps that Deliver Rocking Tones?

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Blackstar's Debut Series are made specifically for beginners. Affordable, compact & easy to dial in a rocking tone - these feature-rich practice amps deliver inspiring tones for any starting guitarist.
With two models available within the range, choose from the compact Debut 10E, a 10w 2x3 amplifier offering built-in delay, overdrive & emulated output. Or the Debut 15E, giving you an extra 5 Watts of pure power!
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» 0:00 First Look at the Blackstar Debut Series
» 2:13 Can The Captain & Chappers Rock Out?
» 4:03 What Do The Guys Think?
» 6:32 Let's Run Through Some Specs
» 8:30 How Quiet Can They Go?
» 9:25 How Loud Can They Go?
» 11:11 How Much Do They Cost?
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[@sethmccollum7101]

I feel like the captains playing has gotten exponentially better this year.

[@tonefarer]

These sound pretty great! Always impressed by the stuff Blackstar produces

[@bonzo1239]

Hi Guys Absolutely Fantastic video! You have really helped me and I’m sure lots of other people through these tricky times. Thank You!

[@christopherwilson9861]

I have become a Blackstar fan recently. I just bought a Studio 10 6L6 that I absolutely love.

[@petersage5157]

Now this is what I've been talking about for over a decade. Just because it's affordable doesn't mean it has to be shaffordable! These are practice amps done right, and are exactly the kind of amp that I would have built. I'm tempted to get a 10E just to take to bits; it'd be interesting to see how much tone comes from analog circuitry and how much is done in the digital space.

[@denisvanwassenhoven3822]

I remember telling a friend of mine who owned a store back in the seventies there was NOTHING available as a true practice amp. What I meant then was why isn't there a very small amp that would truly sound like my main one (a 50W Marshall Plexi with the 8X10 cab) for home use; similar in sound to the 50w at stage level? It took that long to get. It isn't a Marshal but, I'm very satisfied with the 10e. Not only that, but it sounds is IT. How is it done? I have no idea.

[@twelvemeister]

wouldnt you put reverb over delay or ideally both

[@ThatBrendonGuy]

The Captain rocking a Squier Strat into an affordable Blackstar amp? That's pretty much my rig! #represent

[@avinrajan4815]

Absolutely

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Captains Tone sounded a bit lame though. Not convinced so will try one back to back with Katana Mini for a comparison.. 👍🇦🇺

[@M17_Max]

@@jimmyjimmy951 Definitely a bit sharp, but it is budget stuff, gotta start somewhere!

[@jimmyjimmy951]

@@M17_Max Agree. Would have been happy with one as a kid..👍🇦🇺

[@dris_jaes]

Lol I just ordered this guitar and amp setup yesterday. Super pumped to start.

[@dantealighieri6613]

9:35 devastatingly awesome playing by Chappers, so melodic!

[@Paul-dw2cl]

Nah

[@cheenu711]

I just got this today, and it is just incredible.

[@AlexTsaler]

Glad to see both of you))

[@rb240tuner]

Merry Christmas Anderton's! I really like Captain Lee's rhythm riff at the beginning. I must know how to play that!

[@misterblack6521]

Sweet playing capitan! Nice to hear your able to hold a candle to rob now.

[@BrazosP]

Life is better w Chappers and The Captain! Glad you guys are back. You are better together…like PB&J!

[@rampid23]

My first guitar was a midnight blue squire standard. Literally can't find one here in the states 😒. Lost mine years ago, and would love to have another just for nostalgic reasons! This brings back memories of me and my friends jamming out in his building when we were 16...

[@staplests]

So odd that my friend's beginner guitar player daughter just told me she bought a Blackstar today and here you guys go with a video on them. The Universe is listening after all.

[@JareddarArt]

Going to be honest. Great little amps but for a few more scheckles an ID core 20 would be the way to go. Just got mine from you and love it. A great replacement for the Marshall 30 I have under the table. Had that amp since 2003. Still works, wanted a quieter cleaner amp.

[@sboistan]

After a few days of fooling with it, I've decided that the 10e is the best ultra low-volume amp I've ever had (this includes all of the thrs, small marshalls, 5w monoprice and a handful of other practice amps ). The gain channel is good, especially when you experiment with the isf settings and your guitar's volume levels, but the clean channel is really great. I haven't experimented with running high gain pedals in front of it but I've heard it can be fickle with those, but with my b-box preamp (Xotic BB preamp clone) I can get a great overdriven sound. Messing with the ISF knob is critical, I've found you have to be on the left side of the dial when I'm running pedals into it - sometimes all the way to the left with my Les Paul with low output humbuckers .Anybody else have pedals that they like using with their Debut amps?

[@petebrown3715]

Sounds good. Solid simple small practice amp.

[@celestelongway7315]

Cool little Blackstars! yeah from MTW in L.A.

[@robblair3703]

Have to say that, for the price, these sound bloody good. When I was first starting out, a Fender Frontman 15g was about as good as a starter amp got. This is starter amp money but actually has useable tones.

[@darrendavies3502]

We just need Ola Englund to test these amps, "Will it chug?".....

[@MikeCarvin]

He did with Fly 3 and it chugged, so these will as well.

[@saiabhishek7980]

Plonker

[@ledhendrix5054]

They seem like bigger versions of the Fly , and that's a good thing , I bought a Blackstar Fly and it's a great little Practice Amp.

[@J.Burrough]

Great sounding li’l amps. Thanks Lee & Thanks Rob for letting us all know.👍🏽 I hope everyone is doing fine. Stay safe Stay well. *🎅🏽Merry🎄Christmas🤶🏽* *☃️Happy🎉New🎩Year🍾* *From: Hot Springs &* *Little Rock, Arkansas USA* *WE LOVE YOU ALL*

[@ellm8089]

Expecting delivery of my purple Squire FRS Strat soon, I think you got them in today, and I was thinking about getting the Debut 15E to go with it.

[@kernelspy]

Nice video! I'm looking for just a small practice amp that I can put on top of my Desktop table. Do you recommend this or the Blackstar FLY Mini 3?

[@TheGhostGuitars]

Makes me wanna pull out my old Yamaha GA-10 practice amp out of storage and see how it sounds like again. Haven't used it since getting my two vintage silver Rolands, a Cube-40K and a Cube-60K.

[@bryantwalley]

I watched a Music Arms video on these the other day. Those guys crack me up. Can't understand most of what they say but I love their videos. They remind me a lot of an Asian version of Andertons.

[@nickw1284]

They sound great, don't really need one, but would be good fun for instant practice.

[@eddieirons7213]

Happy Holidays 😎👍

[@danpan11]

Hey guys. Awesome video, I’m about to purchase the 15 version. Do you think this is going to be enough for a small rehearsal room? I’m worried it will get drowned by the drums

[@celestelongway7315]

Love that PRS , Rob. BTW where's the db meter, boys. Maybe next time. Cheers. And thumbs up to Blackstar , baby. Debut.

[@chrisbradford7625]

I have it and use it frequently. This is the best practice amp out there for a pedal platform. They didn't plug anything into the Mp3 input, which is a shame. The playback sounds outstanding, this is a great amp for playing along to your favorite songs with. In fact, I have a Yamaha THR-5 which now serves as a Television speaker because this amp is that much better.

[@PJBonoVox]

Yeah but what about all the people that have never tried it in person saying "it sounds like shit?". Surely they're better qualified than you, a person who actually owns this amp /s.

[@sboistan]

which debut amp did you get?

[@dogwalker456]

Good to see the guys demoing entry level kit as well as the upper end. Strangely the 10 watt amp sounded much better than the 15 watt. Could that be anything to do with Rob playing two very nice guitars indeed while the Captain has to plug the cheap and cheerful tinny sounding Squier 😂

[@MikeCarvin]

Not a coincidence that 10 sounds better. Check out the PMTVUK demo and 10 sounds miles better.

[@jpawlowski412]

How is this in comparison to Blackstar's FLY 3?

[@SLCicu]

Man, these companies should just add a speaker output on all these little amps. They can sound massive on a good cab compared to the tiny speakers they usually come with. Just a missed opportunity on all of these as i'm sure the sounds are really cool. Heck, the look and even the sound (even though boxy) still are pretty alright as is.

[@olivergenterzewsky8412]

Hey Rob and Captain, I‘ve got a question about Chapman Guitars. Is there any plan to maybe bring a bass to life, sometime? Or is it shure, that this will never happen. I really love your, Petes and Beas videos. I wish you nice holidays, a happy new year and first of all, stay healthy.

[@chrismosquad1056]

Just got a Vox Mini SuperBeetle. There seems to be a market for compact & light amps.

[@bleromafia]

i have the blackstar artist 15 i really reccomend them!!

[@justjames1138]

It's always nice when Mike Watt mildly approves of what Matt Bellamy's brought in to flog. P..S. The smaller 10E looks adorable, so I think ima gonna buy one just for its aesthetic qualities.

[@MacallanLalique]

How does the debut 10e compare to the vox pathfinder 10 or Marshall mg10??

[@camm4321]

Captain killing it.

[@freakonaleech6730]

I know this is an old video but maybe someone will be able to answer me, are these the old lt echo 10/15 just with a new look?

[@jdohse73]

Super Fly is killer too. Loud, and you can run 2 inputs.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Other than the headphone aux issue, DEBUT 15E is bang for the buck.

[@crashoverride4531]

most iconic blindfold in the business

[@TheGhostGuitars]

A burning question I have: is that purple FSR Squier a standard thickness body? Reason I'm asking is cuz I don't to buy it and find out it's not compatible with trem upgrades. The last Bullet I looked at had a thin body and wouldnt take a standard trem block which stuck out of the body by nearly a quarter inch (6-8mm) thus prohibiting the use of the trem spring cover.

[@simongummer4515]

Looks thinner to me would like to know myself

[@fajarwirasto3189]

Hi.. Whats the different between Blackstar LT-Echo series and Blackstar Debut series?? They looks similar,, i'm think it's same amp, just new color and branding in Debut Series.. *IMHO

[@mattiouvinen9138]

They sound rather shaffordable.

[@alangriff1]

I'd be interested to hear what they sound like 'not' micd up.

[@philsaunter1956]

I think it was good that Rob couldn't really do his usual stuff and was forced to play something different. His playing while using the Chapman sounded really good.

[@Aijse]

And this is why I bought a Boss gt pocket :D from Andertons

[@proteus2103]

I'm going to start measuring length with the "pack of cigarettes" units.

[@JussiKylliainen]

What is that Rob's tele model? I can't find a white one anywhere!

[@zackanderson8679]

Lee's playing is my favorite

[@olliepannell9665]

Can I suggest, you do a sounds like on THE AMAZONS

[@marcusflores2184]

That jam sounds like “Going down slow” from Eric Clapton’s pilgrim album

[@startrekmike]

Whenever a storefront does a video of a small, entry level practice amp, I really wish they would include some footage with only a room microphone so that players can get a idea of how these will actually sound like when you are playing through them at home. Setting up microphones close to amps like this tends to present a somewhat optimistic idea of how they will sound.

[@alangriff1]

I echo your comment.... I just want one for my room.

[@startrekmike]

@@alangriff1 It is just kinda a bummer because you see these practice amps get really hyped up on KZbin channels and such but when you actually try one in a store and hear it in a more natural, more practical setting, they tend to sound very small, boxy, and not really all that satisfying. A good example of this is the Fender Blues Junior. A lot of folks online will say it is the best amp ever and that it sounds amazing but my experience with them has been anything but amazing. They just sound so small and not all that satisfying.

[@Jimmy2Bits]

holiday in the sun or just new color settings in post?

[@giovanni5558]

Seeing this I got flashbacks from when you demoed those Epiphone starter packs, a few years ago. Good stuff

[@joeg1709]

I gotta say, it must have sounded much better in the room, because it sounded like a old transistor radio paper speaker to my uneducated ears. I don't see the point of these when you can plug you headphones into an app on your phone and sound miles better. Am I missing something here?

[@MarcCoteMusic]

You are not missing anything. They sounded awful.

[@joeg1709]

@@MarcCoteMusic I love music and sound, but I don't play an instrument, so maybe I am coming at it from a different perspective but they really did sound awful to my ears. Maybe it sounded better live, but they sounded like they match the price point

[@MarcCoteMusic]

@@joeg1709 - I wholeheartedly agree.

[@Appl3-p13]

On this most glorious of days I can be 100% sure that my rig is more expensive than theirs. This story will be passed down for generations.

[@cmdrcrimbo]

You know its a quiet jam when you can hear the strings louder than the amp lol

[@philipchau6019]

wish i had this amp starting out

[@nelsonmakesmusic445]

i just got my first electric (squier affinity) and this amp today

[@nicolamontoro]

Chappers ! Home for the Holidays..

[@fozlike]

The most impressive thing on these amps is the thickness and warmth of the clean tone when the OD switch isn't activated at all and you didn't even demonstrate it. Tell Chappers he can play clean too haha! The OD's on these aren't really that special, the cleans are fantastic for the price.

[@aztechproductions5146]

nice

[@adiecummingsshredguitar9306]

A great video great playing do they both have the same amount of gain many thanks

[@denisvanwassenhoven3822]

After seeing that, I got one. Best investment ever for home use.

[@sboistan]

which one did you get?

[@denisvanwassenhoven3822]

@@sboistan I got the Debut 10e since it was the only one available in my area. It truly is a great practice amp. Since 1971, I practically tried everything. Some worked better than others however, this one fits the bill perfectly. They are so inexpensive (most quality pedals cost more, many much more), I ordered a 15e. I'll keep both.

[@sboistan]

@@denisvanwassenhoven3822 Thanks for the info! I was thinking of getting the 15e as I think it might work better with pedals (less midrange hump... although ill be missing that nice quality about the 10e). However, I was just guessing about which one might work better in that regard...

[@denisvanwassenhoven3822]

@@sboistan I'd say the 15e since it gives much more tone control. Since I'm an old guy used to plug straight in, I can't truly tell. The 15 price is so little more, and with a slightly larger cab (meaning a better bass response though the 10 is surprising), I would suggest the 15.

[@williamcampbell7387]

The jam takes me back to the Rig for 300 Quid show. People tease Lee for "The Lick", but I appreciate hearing familiar stuff in the intro of a demo, better context. Wonder what that same rig would cost now? You know, context. Oh, take us back to the pub?

[@JKM395]

Whew. I bought a Katana Mk II literally yesterday, then I saw this video ping, all I read was Blackstar and my heart dropped. Having now watched the video, I feel much better. They look like fair practice amps though, especially for the money.

[@ivorharden]

This gives me an eargasm because of the value for money 🤌

[@paulashton2842]

Would Rob or Lee buy one to practice on 🤔

[@jameskavanagh4300]

Nope, not a chance in hell, rob says check this out for blues and ends up with a tone thinner than Mo Farrah

[@stevalium]

is it work well with pedals?

[@francescofusca4466]

So Well on the american side of isf

[@MerkMacheen]

Were your MIC'S not working today?!?!... All I hear is in room sound!!!. and It's HILARIOUS listening to you guys go on about... "HOW GOOD THESE AMPS SOUND"...... Hahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@Paul-dw2cl]

9:53 PHEW!

[@Bleats_Sinodai]

Why do they never put a speaker out on these tiny combos? I betcha they'd SING thru 4x12s.

[@boggeshzahim3713]

Basically anything sounds good through good speakers. It's insane how big of a part in the sound the speaker makes

[@frmcf]

Because they’d probably do themselves out of some business once people cottoned on to it. I guess they want you to buy this little amp when you start out but be ready to upgrade in a year.

[@budgetguitaristcom]

@@boggeshzahim3713 YES!!! Many people don't understand this concept, but it's very true.

[@Cymba90h7]

So quiet you can hear the actual ring of the strings lol

[@Newnodrogbob]

I was actually really digging it until the "How loud can they go?" That bit sounded pretty bad. There was like a high pitched squeal intermittently throughout...maybe the delay feeding back? IDK, but the overall sound was much better at lower volume. I'm always tempted to pick these things up because I like guitar toys, but I know I'd be disappointed, because while none of my amps are multi-thousand dollar pro gear, I have bigger and better stuff than this. If I was looking for beginner guitar amps for my niece or nephew, though, I'd be totally thrilled with these.

[@06szymonszymanski]

This PRS sounded heavenly good 😌

[@nica2411]

Sounds like Lee by busting the bank

[@Jay-vs4fi]

Rob finally "braved the shave".

[@cchavez248]

I know that boy like the hook in the back of his head! Seriously, he looks so much better than when he had the dreads! It seems he's been woodshedding some slower licks, his phrasing and choices sounded much better than blues box to pinch harmonic formula he used in the past, well done, Rob!

[@caprise-music6722]

Jay I thought he had actually shaved his beard

[@rikohoveka3864]

Rob is rocking the shaved head man! Looks good.

[@Bacontruffle]

How many of these boxy ass practice amplifiers do we need when Blackstar already has the fly series (which, from listening to this, is superior still), Boss has the Katana's (which - although a bit more expensive is massively superior) Bias just came out with the Spark and there's things like the small Laney amps that sound... well this is personal taste, but having played those, they sound better in my personal opinion and are cheaper. Just kinda curious who Blackstar is trying to cater to here aside from the look I guess Not to mention... with the kinda sales out right now, getting a cheap audio interface and getting something like bias FX 2...

[@damasterkarej]

Perfect practice amp should be quiet. To understand why ask somebody who can not play guitar to take 15 minutes od random "playing" while you try to watch TV next room. This are awesome for that :-)

[@cawfeedawg]

angry bees and flies.

[@theWARMJET]

the 10 or the Fly? I think the Fly sounds better than these, maybe its just me

[@buddehaole]

Last video I was convinced that tele was pink 🤦‍♂️

[@adityaaradhye7221]

I just trust them. That's it 😂🤘

[@yamraaj4529]

❤❤❤❤

[@williamcampbell7387]

Give parents "Roll your Own" starter packs. Affordable guitar examples of the main guitar species bundled with one of these and appropriate accessories. Or escort them to Eastcoast acoustics... kinder until the kid gets it. They'll be back, with the kid, and do it right: Eastcoast electrics, et al.

[@electricgypsyblues4761]

Note-anyone buying one of these, dont get the store demo lol

[@thomaschilds8781]

I'm of the opinion that small speakers in regular type guitar amps is universally a bad idea. I'm still of that opinion.

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Try the Yamaha THR30II. Best purchase I have made in a long time. Lee did buy one for his home amp. That’s a real endorsement..👍🇦🇺

[@thomaschilds8781]

@@jimmyjimmy951 I have a the THR5 and love it. Probably my most used amp. I just wouldn't class it as a regular type amp.

[@jimmyjimmy951]

@@thomaschilds8781 Agree, I had the THR5 and upgraded to the 30. Now it’s my most used amp as it pretty much does it all. My bigger amps need to breath and I just can’t do that at home. COVID sucks..👍🇦🇺

[@michaelforde4373]

Should have used two frontman amps

[@TheGhostGuitars]

Like pair of 212s? 😆

[@_dmfd]

That first jam sounds exactly like a song but I can't remember the name and it's killing me 😭 Edit - Hells Bells duh 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@billjones8542]

think AC/DC

[@_dmfd]

@@billjones8542 yea Hells Bells haha I feel like an idiot

[@colintraveller]

You missed an oppertuniy for a Guess the Amp price Video if rob kept the blindfold on .... Damn shame

[@herc122]

I like it when Chappers show up. We dont see him enough anymore.

[@williamcampbell7387]

It would have been clever to pull room power at the start of the "More Powah" jam. Danish Pete probably would have done it. A bit secure in his position.

[@patrickrobinson2520]

The 10w sounds that much better regardless of the guitar .They're trying to sell more 10's than 15's.

[@starry_lis]

We've come a long way from practice amps sounding like canned bee farts.

[@Newnodrogbob]

"...oh, you've decided to just pull a guitar out...that's in the right price bracket...." Lee channeling every middle school teacher ever....

[@AtTheSourceStudios]

Man I wish Blackstar would just focus less on solid state practice amps. A mini 15-20 watt two channel/four mode Series One head with midi would be perfect smh out of touch

[@DEZZA12]

8:29 lost my shit xD

[@KaiiizenOne]

i second that.