Blackstar Fly Mini Acoustic Amp | Ukulele Amplifier Review

Hi guys! Are you ready for today's Review? This is an amazing and super fun one because, for the first time EVER, we are using and reviewing an Amplifier you can use on your ukulele with pickup! This is the Blackstar Fly Mini Acoustic Amp ‪@Blackstaramps‬ !
From filling out your sound to reach more people, or angled back to act as a personal monitor, its natural sound reproduction will enhance your performance. The two switchable EQ shapes give you either a flat response or a mid-cut with some low and high boost, and the built in echo effect adds a natural ambience to make playing a pleasure.
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[@tombankes-jones964]

I think it was a bad demo as you did not play the uses with out the amp first so you could not hear what the difference was!

[@DrRonaldSIpock]

It was difficult to hear the difference between unamplified versus amplified since we didn't have any reference points. It sounded, I assume, transparent which is what I suppose a lot of people want. I personally use a 75 watt Blackstar with my ukes and I normally use a fuzz pedal, a flanger, and a cry baby pedal. So I am a fan of Blackstar amps, but this video left me wondering about the Fly Mini because it was hard to determine what it was doing

[@hilltop1845]

I appreciate taking the time to do an amp review but you know ole saying, if you can't do something right... This is not a bad little amp, and albeit a quick hitter, you're really doing this little amp an injustice with the methodology in which the demo is performed. If I'm Blackstar I would want this video pulled.

[@tylerkrasavage5656]

6 batteries not 8

[@eileenlander1380]

Well, it is helpful having a demo that doesn’t assume pre-knowledge, but then you didn’t explain what a pedal is (as it happens, I know) nor show us where you plugged it in. And why is there a picture of a computer on the box? Does it do something you are not telling us? And I think you shake sure you have enough room before recording a demo.

[@troykulele]

I’m REALLY happy to see an amp review. This is an area where I want to learn more. Abilities to input a mic and connect a computer seem desirable.... and, of course, portability. This amp meats the portability need well. Would you consider reviewing the Power Grid ‘Spark’ amp? It boasts a lot of the things uke players would value...but we need a pro to evaluate it. Thanks again!

[@YAS-085]

What's the difference between the Blackstar FLY 3 acoustic and the regular Blackstar FLY 3? Which one is best suited for combining both usage with a electric-acoustic ukelele + a full body electric ukelele (e.g. Flight Pathfinder)? I had the acoustic version but I returned it because I thought it wasn't suited for usage with a full electric ukelele. Thanks!

[@santiagogutierrez1594]

Hold up... did i setup that Uke?

[@mervitirkkonen7443]

Interesting video - I am so "thumb in the middle of my hand" when using amp, so every new learning of those really is needed. This little amp seems to be practical for some circumstances, all kinds of performances on open street or on difficult acoustics comes to my mind first. It even looks cool with this little instrument - if the amp is big and heavy and the instrument is this tiny, they are in a way a bit "out of balance". The extra monitor is useful, too - depends on the acoustic of the place where you are playing, do you need it to make the music heard to all of the people - or as you said, to you as a stage monitor. I am - basically - live acoustic musician, so I have not really understand the reason why to play electric at all. If the instrument itself has good resonance/sustain, lack of volume should not be the reason why to play amplified. But it might be interesting to make some "research" of how you can modify the sound of an instrument for getting more sounds, colors and extra tools for interpretation. I myself almost hate distortion. I have so "old music ear", that it makes me feel sick, when distortion is nowadays used almost as a "must". But, I understand someone/ quite many music listeners and players like it - it is purely question of taste. I like amplified music most when the real and best sound quality of the instrument itself is not modified too much.

[@Astronomater]

when looking for an amp, I really wanted to try the black fly 3 but the local shop didn't have one on display. The one that had the least quack when I played it was the one I bought, the vox pathfinder 10. I also wanted to try an AC4 but the quack from the pickup was out of control. broke my heart. This acoustic amp sounds solid.

[@tamasgazdik7286]

Thanks for the review Terry, really helpful for anyone looking for a cool little amp. Personally I liked the sound of it, and the extra monitor that comes with it is sure to help out with the main amp.

[@twokatmew]

I’m glad I ordered the Acoustic Core 30. 😊

[@Nick051967]

Enjoyed the video Terry. I’ve had the standard black fly 3 for a few months bought for electric guitar practice - which is fabulous. I got that with Bluetooth (not sure if the acoustic has the option) - which is great for either making it a general use speaker or for backing tracks. I haven’t tried plugging in either an electro acoustic guitar or ukulele into the standard model. I’m really ignorant on these things - what technically would the difference be?

[@janinemurphy6713]

Question, if you’re predominantly using low g would you consider the fly3 bass amp??

[@samuelmetcalfe7053]

I just got one, it’s not working with my Boss looper…

[@prangel03]

😲 I knew it was going to fall, I cringed when it did!!

[@SergeyUdaltsov]

Do you plan to review any portable bass uke amps?

[@timcason3479]

Just sounds like a lot of fun! 😊

[@kyriakosomeroglou1934]

I want one for my ukulele bass

[@robertparsons8928]

Great video