Blackstar Fly III

Thank you for watching. :)

[@kembooo000]

the review for this amp should be "it sounds good and its 60$. buy it"

[@markcameron2353]

Your reviews are quality. Dunno if these companies are paying you but they should be!!! I'm also blown away by your playing - honestly an absolute pleasure to listen to. Keep up the good work man!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :) The companies are not paying me no. All off my own back and out of my own money. :)

[@erikblaine421]

I guess I'm quite off topic but do anybody know of a good website to stream newly released tv shows online?

[@houstonmalakai2889]

@Erik Blaine Flixportal xD

[@erikblaine421]

@Houston Malakai Thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) Appreciate it!

[@houstonmalakai2889]

@Erik Blaine Glad I could help =)

[@andrewmccarthy6830]

Thanks for this review buddy. I didn't think there could be 26 minutes of review in a small amp like this, but you nailed it. Great playing too, especially the different styles to show the very varied settings. Top job (and i know it was years ago, but hey, I just decided I wanted one now!) :)

[@Stratblooz]

I've got this amp with the extension speaker and I love it ! It. Also takes drive pedals incredibly well on both channels ! The drive channel is too bright on any ISF setting so I'd like a presence knob in addition. However adjusting the tone on the Strats neck and bridge pickup makes it easy for me to find the sweet spot. Also I'd like a little more gain on the drive channel but at this price I guess you can't have everything :) All in all this amp is a massive bang for the buck!

[@eweegeewa]

The bluetooth model is darker. I wouldnt say it even yas a bright usa side.

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

I could listen to you play all day !! I just got the fly with the extension speaker and the wall plug. This thing is great ! I love your clean tone setting, thanks for that one !!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very very much indeed. :)

[@leesabatino4065]

Hi dave, this is the best review of this amp by far. I've just popped out to buy one!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@theblytonian3906]

Agree. I appreciate Dave's common touch unpretentious approach to everything he presents. If lengthy, they are comprehensive. Consistently detailed and pragmatically hands on so as to be refreshingly anything but lowest common denominator popularity or limited attention span targeted. Two thumbs up mate.

[@nuudelimuusikko1608]

Blacstar fly is awesome!! I have it and extra cabinet too.

[@mushroomsamba82]

I just ordered one of these because I live in an apartment, they sound amazing for the price/size.

[@eltole4766]

how loud it is men?

[@mofomartianp]

Loud enough for your mom's bedroom.

[@brooksguitarlessons2341]

I live in a duplex and I play at night while my kids are asleep as well. I am going to use this to record the sound for some videos. Put it right next to the camera mic and voila!

[@JS-te4gz]

+mofomartian Oh snap! 😂

[@rogerdavies4702]

First, Dave, you are an amazing guitarist. Second, this is an incredible practice amp. Third, this was a great review. Now I have my chopbox. All I need now is the chops.

[@MrSulfor]

I had the same feeling with mine. Still putting it through it's paces, but it is perfect for my cheap thin walled apartment. Especially those late night "something pops in your head and you have to play" moments. I actually ran my lil' pocket pod through it yesterday and the results were not to shabby.

[@jaredhind]

I use the emulated out and put in through my mixer and huuuge pc speakers, sounds really great haha :)

[@SteveMavronis]

I went and bought myself one after watching this. :)

[@slashrose270]

Did you like it!

[@michaelshepherd1072]

Hahah, I just bought one with the extension cab from the local pawn for CAD 50. The neighbors threatened to call the cops as I was playing while bbq'ing cuz they have a day care & they're more important than me. Batteries for gawds sake! I love the tone. Blackstar rules.

[@mongchacha]

"...or wherever you might be where there might be people (funny face)"...this face you made cracked me up, man!

[@KestrelJo]

I really like that you did this with your camera mike, simply because the other vids I've seen have the microphone right up to the speaker. Your demo gives me a good idea of what the actual volume is like . . . great review! Thanks!

[@thedavesimpson]

:) Thank you very much. :)

[@christopher19894]

I have a tele with an alnico 3 bridge. I got this Fly 3 today after watching your review. Wow. The clean tone with delay is amazing on this thing. All I wanted to do was make my electric at an acoustic level. I also messed around with the OD setting. Not a fan of hot, blistering distortion like you either; but, I found with the gain low, tone dark, volume high, and guitar knobs rolled off a bit, it sounds awesome, a lot like Interstellar Overdrive, Syd Barrett style. Maybe it's just my tele. It's still a little hot, but there's so much of that vintage hollow crunch that I might end up liking it more than the clean setting.

[@joellebrodeur1015]

I just ordered the Union Jack edition of this amp after trying the Fly vs the Vox Mini 3. I wanted a simple, no brainer practice amp without having to program and save a ton of settings. I didn't like the sound of the Mini for a Vox product and loved the Fly. I sat on the floor of the guitar shop for a half hour playing it and smiled the entire time. It was a blast to play through and sounded far better than my other practice amps.

[@Mrpig-vw4fh]

Awsome review on this amp, I ordered mine this morning. Rock on dude.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :

[@massimos6863]

Awesome playing great Sounding little amp awesome Demo might have to buy one 😊❤🎸👍

[@wmg1958]

Yeah the amp demo was good, really covered all the features and the feel BUT your fluidity on guitar, now THAT is impressive. RocknRoll just seems to flow from your fingers. Loved it.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Yh hes great lol

[@sgmarshall3]

"I Don't Know Anything" is one of my favorite songs to play! Awesome!

[@jodysanders1111]

I've seen several reviews on this amp,but I believe your playability really shows it's capabilities. You dig in and don't let up,very appreciative. Good video.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

and all those review put a mic up in amps face, and don't capture the tinny AF tone.

[@konwin97]

Damn!! I could listen to you play all day! Incredible talent!!

[@slimpikkins9526]

I just added you to my list of best of go-to guitar teachers on the WWW, along with Michael Casswell (may you rest in peace, my brother), Guido Bungenstock,TimPierce, Jeff McErlaine, and the "Shut Up and Play" man; in no particular order....all are master guitarists, as you are as well! Cheers mate!!!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. :)

[@matzer8846]

SRV in a small package ... think so (;-)) You defo seem to have fun with with your gift ... as do i listening to you putting it through its paces!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching. :)

[@flatsix666]

Fun video which I enjoyed very much. You have a talent to achieve a plethora of tones from such a simple rig. Cheers bud.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and thanks very much for watching. :)

[@betterbsure]

Got one plus the additional add on speaker for stereo also increases it to 6 watts, however you've probably got one yourself by now. Good review too!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@shcxatter2]

haha, you cracked me up when you did that Purple Stain dive around the 8th minute :D

[@thedavesimpson]

:)

[@mcsnavely]

Thanks for this video, Dave. I just recently started watching your channel and i love your reviews!

[@thedavesimpson]

:) Thank you very much. :)

[@dhio9615]

This thing gives me confidence in small amps as a person that doesn't stay at home for most of the year. I'm surprised at this small beast, beastly tones

[@garyives1218]

I was going to comment that I have one and love it, but it doesn't come with a power cord, which they want around $25 for!

[@FlowerdyPilllow]

@@garyives1218 Agreed, they should include a power cable - seems very mean not to! I have lots of battery operated things that also came with a power cable included. No excuse, it's just a money grab!

[@chrisdee5032]

I subscribed a while back because I love your videos and your approach to making them and now I've just watched this and seen that Hornby beside your Computer! I love Hornby!!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and i love them to. I collect them. :)

[@michaelanderson2491]

cool man, the little blackstar rocks, nice jams man. blues on

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@RichardFriendartist]

great little amp...really dug the sound!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeedy. :)

[@davidyellowstar4910]

Really thorough etc review thanks, nice playing bro. Sure got the Hendrix-like fingers for it, congrats

[@stevestarr6395]

Awesome little amp and playing Dave! I’m really starting to like all the Blackstar amps and considered the St. James. Great tone in these amps!

[@marcel12309]

BEST REVIEW !..YOU ARE AN AWESOME PLAYER TOO !..............GREAT ! NEW SUBSCRIBER !

[@jas8012]

I've watched a bunch of your vids and yes I totally dig the amp demos but I really dig your playing style more than anything. Great sound.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. :)

[@mrcannoncomedy]

Great vid and I love the hoodie, Mr Flibble!!! My fav episode of Red Dwarf!!!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. :)

[@pay9011]

I just bought one of these with the extension cabinet. $70 if you can tolerate the cream color. Guitar Center. I also ordered a Honeytone N-10 just to have around because it's just so portable.

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

Great feel with the Hendrix stuff. Groovin

[@kdwkkqfnjajqjq8743]

Thanks so much just ordered this for £49 comes tonight, all the reviews are great for it but this was in real detail thank you 🙏

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@summersendband]

You are the best motivation to practise

[@glen7695]

Dave's demos are excellent. No wasted talk. I think he's got the Tex Mex pickups going here. He gets the essential recording sound going here--full sound and low volume.

[@jessbennett855]

Looks like an avri 62 re issue maybe. If it is it probably has the 57/62 pickups

[@Uptown59]

Great demo Dave; the best one that I've heard. Try it with P90s. Happy New Year 👍🏿

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@SaulNo7]

"Mr Flibble's very cross! You shouldn't have run away from him..."

[@GeorgeHamberhill]

Great review, my Fly 3 pack in green just arrived today, thanks for showing us what it can do. I like your playing style so I'm gonna Subscribe to your channel.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@Bottomdweller]

That "clean but not clean" sound is unexpectedly rich. Very good review.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

I just bought one of these (bit behind the times I know). Great review Dave.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. : )

[@MrKingsm4n]

I love his eyes!

[@d1a2v3i4d5w6]

Thanks for this review. I was eyeing off the Marshall MS-4 for bedroom use, but this has convinced my to get the Blackstar instead. The delay is a real selling point.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@RenoWeedLajos]

Always fun to see your reviews. they are fun but also very good.

[@VintageSG]

Good review of an awesome little amp. It really shines with the extension cab too. Stereo delay! ps.Philby sounded great

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@awsomeal100]

Normally find it difficult to get through to the end of most demos....but no problem here.......Cool way of showing your guitar wizardry through an amp demo...which kept me with it......Top Geezer...And Extremely Entertaining Playing.... To Say The Least...Great Job.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. : )

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

thanks for doing a real world review without the mic up in its face, which makes it sound chunkier than it really is.

[@willscott6928]

Great job mate love your review love your enthusiasm

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@wasteddude9387]

Hey thanks. I hadnt got that first tone out of it yet. Hey…. You really know how to use that thing. Oh, man…. Im subscribing to too many channels.

[@1114gabby]

Great review! I gotta say you would sound good through anything dude!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. : )

[@CYBERCANDYFLIPPERX7]

Dave you make it sound amazing. Good review

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. :)

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

I think that sounds great, as far as i can tell thru this ipad. My son got the marshall mini, which is a bit toy like. This wud b a big upgrade

[@garyives1218]

I was going to comment that I have one and love it, but it doesn't come with a power cord, which they want around $25 for!

[@supermanwithsilvergun4679]

12:00 Funk 49 baby. Yeah! Thanks for playing riffs.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. : )

[@dafdcartoons]

Mad love to you for playing a sample from FACELIFT!

[@kendubb582]

Great video Dave really helped to dial in some tones.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much and happy it helped. :)

[@vincit1813]

Great review, awesome playing, cheers

[@kastorpantalondescocido9272]

DAVE ITS AMAZING , YOU GIVE HIM A CAN AND MAKE IT SOUND .

[@CharJlJly]

Awesome, man! Great little amp))

[@kulibagtong]

you're a great guitarist man!! awesome.!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. :)

[@michaelonyoutube2933]

Great review Dave! Thanks.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@alexmetcalfe9341]

You've sold it to me Dave. I'm getting one!

[@thedavesimpson]

:) You wont regret it. :)

[@alexmetcalfe9341]

Would consider adding an affiliate link to this?

[@riffdigger2133]

Nice that you switched guitars. The Strat had the shimmering highs and that came out nicely.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thanks for watching. : )

[@stevewelsh8560]

3 inch speaker Dave not 6, otherwise it would be sticking out the top of the cabinet, that wouldn't be good.

[@BISCUITANDBASS]

Great Stuff Dave 🖒

[@sstorey60]

I always love your playing dude, reminds me so much of Hendrix and frusciante

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much. : )

[@regioexas]

Traceur 2k x2

[@lostfiggins108]

Thanks Dave, just ordered one as it's saves me carrying my laney vc30 about :)

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. :)

[@v8metal]

great playing !!!!!!!!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. :)

[@jagercaster]

I've just bought one yesterday. Awesome little amp. Btw, if you connect through a card sound it's cool to rec, and very good sound as if you use headphones.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thanks for the info and thanks for watching and also enjoy yours. :)

[@Martin-8oll]

Hi Dave, again a good video, thanks. I own a Fly III as multipurpose for the spare room, it is good for the guitar, the iPod and my wife also uses it for her bass and it sounds quite good. A good buy definitely.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@Cosmicplonker]

Can't wait for mine to arrive now :) . Needed a decent practice amp for £50, to use on a cigar box guitar I've purchased. This has reaffirmed my amp choice, thanks

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching and enjoy your FLY. :)

[@cheesefrogsnail]

Great review, thank you. In fact this amp tries to emulate a marshall plexi. It is on the bright side but as you know there is no way to brighten a sound from the guitar, you can only darken it, so I think Blackstar has it right on there! Page would love it ;-)

[@MatONeill]

Wow - serious chops!

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. : )

[@paulrob2916]

hi dave. chops are brill as usual and humbling to see that you too make mistakes when playing. don't think i have seen you this enthusiastic about an amp. you have sold me on it. hope its not your guitars and fingers that make it sound good because you could probably make a piece of 6x2 with strings nailed to it sound good lol. questions !. this over a THR 5 or 10. What is your fav practice amp. fav strings and picks. love watching your demo's , wish you lived next door lol. your messin about is what i aspire to.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. I can't answer the amp one as i haven't tried the THR's but the fly is awesome. Trt both if you can and see which one you prefer. I use D'Addario strings. 10s and 9's. Love them. I use 50mm and 60 mm picks. :)

[@paulrob2916]

Many thanks for your time Dave. Both sound great on you tube but in real life will probably sound different to the ears. keep up the great posts bud.

[@oholandesvoador9164]

the whole world says you are my brother. Hope one day we meet. Only problem: I live in Brazil. Mwahahaha

[@thedavesimpson]

Well you never know. Maybe one day. :)

[@madmod]

i am not even kidding but i played a party with another person on acoustic with one of these little blackstar amps. i am going to mod one of these to have a speaker out and use it as a mini head.

[@blodwinmooner2075]

Awesome guitar AND 00 railways :-)

[@TheeReturn]

Nice review and nice playing! 👍

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. :)

[@russell90ful]

great video and playing thanks I've just ordered one just need to practice so I can play like you do you do any tuition videos or just gear

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed and i do have a few tuition vids on my channel. :)

[@Wrguitar941]

i like 240 sound too since i own a strat and a tele classic fender riffs

[@glen7695]

Excellent demo. Authentic strat sound. What kind of pickups I don't hear any single coil hum. Sometimes the noiseless single coils sound sterile. This guitar amp combination reminds me of the clean Hendrix sounds on Little Wing and Castles Made of Sand.

[@thedavesimpson]

The pickups are tex mexs. :)

[@SanAndFe]

Great review Dave. You really need to try Blackstar's ID30 TVP, I think you'd enjoy it.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you and i'll see if i can get my hands on one. I would like to try more Blackstar stuff but its hard to get hold of. Especially when you don't have a lot of money. Haha. :)

[@shredisodes2541]

you make me want a single coil guitar again, also as a shredder ilove the high gain on this amp, with humbuckers it rips

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. : )

[@kevinwalford6338]

Dave, regarding the ISF, it sounds to me like you wish it went to "11"? That is unheard of!!! ;) Thanks for the review. I've ordered the one with the Union Jack

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@PAF.69]

Nice Video. Thanks

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you. :)

[@eweegeewa]

I use mine with the cab for busking in. Killer

[@kleetusd5032]

You rock Dave. Want to buy as a gift for a picky marshall lover. ( my brother )Sounds ok.

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very much indeed. :)

[@martinskanal]

I have see 10 videoes or nine, but nobody play smoak on the wotar, the best song. Its the best song, why

[@mofomartianp]

I bought this amp on your recommendation, and I love it! Thanks for the solid review. Btw, what are you playing at 11:48?

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you for watching and I am just messing about there. :)

[@mofomartianp]

Love the channel, your playing and honest personality are refreshing :)

[@alamosabill201]

Good little portable, might get one for me motorhome. Dave a question, sitting you obviously play a lot closer but when you stand you play very low slung. I was told when playing standing should be the same position as when sitting, ive tried it low slung but not as low as you as my straps wont go that low, i guess you can because you hold the neck quite high, so what IS the correct position when standing?

[@speedmetal81]

dude whatever feels best to you. there are no rules :)

[@thedavesimpson]

Like Mr Speed Metal 81 says there are no rules just have it as low or as high as you feel comfortable with. :)

[@desmondmiles1066]

I'm subscribed but why the hell I'm not seeing these kind of review of yours. WTF youtube. It all started with Pewd's subs.

[@ashofprussia9325]

Giving this a watch, and I'm wondering if the amp is good or it's just your skill full playing making it sound good. Frankly my man, I'm in awe and believe you should record some music I know I'd buy an album if you released one. Really enjoying your videos, keep up the great work! I've been looking for a nice practice amp as I'm not always able to plug in my 30W Vox without waking everyone up. Would you recommend this one or perhaps one of those headphone amps?

[@thedavesimpson]

Thank you very very much indeed and i have released an ep of my band and i am going to release an instrumental album very soon. :) I have a few original songs on this channel as well. :) I would recommend the fly over the other 3. Its just a a little bit more fun and fuller sounding. Thank you very much indeed. :)

[@ashofprussia9325]

Thank you, I appreciate the advice. Would you mind if I asked how you're getting such good sound while recording? I'm brand new to attempting to record and so far the results have been disastrous. I'll check out the original songs on your channel as so far I've only caught a glimpse of what you're able to do. Cheers for the advice.

[@19boser]

Hey Dave, great video! Just a quick question, do you think this'll be loud enough for busking? I have the set that includes an extra 3 watt extension cabinet for a total output of 6 watts.

[@thedavesimpson]

I'm not 100% sure it would be loud enough. I would say you'd be better off with a roland busking amp. Thank you for watching. :)

[@crunchchannel9391]

I notice with my les paul i like to run my amp alot brighter then i normally would then i back the volume back halfway and it warms up alot. I never use to do this with my guitars but now i see how usable it is and how much i like using this technique. I notice you said the ISF was way to bright all the way on 0 but it might not be to bad with the volume rolled down about halfway.