Blackstar ID:CORE 10 V2, Blonde Review - A Powerful Mini Amp!

[@danielrobertson2974]

This dude is like a modern day Jack Sparrow guitarist his mannerisms just immediately reminded me of the Captain

[@Saint.questions]

😂😂 absolutely 💯

[@cjaquilino]

I swear this channel's been reading my mind. The minute I'm looking for a demo of a piece of gear one pops up within a few days. 'Bout to check out the Laney Mini-ST one. And Dagan is a good, tasteful guitar player.

[@kestocycling]

Saw this review and went same-day to go buy it. Finally came today, and I’m loving it! Thanks for the great video!

[@anywhere_19]

So what can you say about this amp after a half of the year? Did you have any problems that people talk about? Thanks.

[@aashish1998]

@@anywhere_19 been using it since 2018, not a single problem. It hisses sometimes even when I'm not playing and the guitar is connected, but maybe that's because of the cable.

[@gerryparker4261]

I got one of these at Christmas and really only got round to using it since lockdown started. It's brilliant. I use it with an Epiphone Casino, which I've always found versatile, but this amp has unlocked a range of of sounds that have really given new life to the guitar. Initially I thought it was a bit fussy, but you quickly get used to the functions and it's a lot of fun to experiment with. I've yet to use it with my laptop as I'm scared that if I go down that rabbit hole and start to record on Mixcraft, I'll lose touch with reality. In short, it's a superb little unit and unbelievably good value for money.

[@gerryparker4261]

@Seamus O'Dork, thanks for taking time out to draw attention to an unforgiveable oversight. Sadly, I have a bad habit of failing to anticipate fastidious pedantry and should, of course, have said something like: "The id Core 2's pre-loaded digital fx package enabled me to thoroughly exploit my Casino's natural tones, but also enhanced the user experience such that it sounds like an entirely different instrument. In addition, when saddled to my DAW, I can access (BUT NOT UNLOCK!) previously unavailable sounds and textures. This has been a hugely enjoyable and unexpected journey." I hope this meets with your approval, but I'll be happy to run any future comments by you for a sense check. PS Is Comic Book Guy based on you, by any chance...? Just a thought...

[@DarrinBentley]

Great video! I just played around with one of these at Guitar Center last week and it's been on my mind ever since. NEED THIS AMP!!

[@federicopamparatov8805]

Something funny happened yo me with this amp. I bought one , but of 20 watts , online. So they sent me the amp , i used it for a week , And sounded amazing. So one day , i search the in for a pedal and doesnt have it. So i realized that they sente a 10 watts amp. I didnt realized at all. So i called the store and changed it. But sounds really , really good.

[@FernandoRodriguez-rr7vd]

So no footswitch on the 10? That kind of suck. How did sound compare tho?

[@KingNeptune151]

You can't connect a pedal to the 10 watt?

[@freshcisco]

Just got one yesterday. Having a good time. People kept saying oh don’t get the 10 get the 20 watt. But having a small room And just started playing again I’m happy with my ID core 10.

[@alko1m]

@Justin Ford Yeah. The hiss sound is constantly present. Regardless of the volume. It is not heard while playing, but in silence it is annoying. Sounds like old not tuned radio.

[@alko1m]

@Justin Ford it don't goes away, but it is pretty silent so your play is much louder. Loudness of noise do not depend from volume or gain regulators.

[@kingthunder2801]

@@alko1m personally, I never had any hiss, I use the newer noise gate on the V3, it's more controllable, than the V2. Usually I only get hiss when I have to much gain, as with any amp.

[@MikefromAlabama]

I love that blonde case. I own a 20 watt version 2 of this amp and I like it better than my tube amp. This is the real deal. Version 2 has an auto wah to die for.

[@guitarplayer2846]

I have a JCM800 for big clubs, and I used a mic'ed ht-5r for smaller bars. I had a V1 20W and I'm buying a V2 20W this week. I LOOOVE the tones, the stereo effects, and 20 watts gets the low end you need.

[@sawbonesquad4876]

yes, trying out the autowah made it an instabuy.

[@farhanafsar9013]

Hey, thanks for the comment. Is the autowah one of the 4 mods built on the amp?

[@WLOfails]

5:55 this sounds amazing

[@gloriousforever3451]

No

[@manfredlankes9148]

Maybe.

[@hexmac7439]

I just got mine today. Hell yea

[@vr7308]

Thanks for the review. I just picked one up because of your help.

[@tonidupont-mora1572]

Dagan, I always enjoy your video’s. You are so knowledgeable, and Talented. You always make me laugh! But your information is always so helpful. Thank you!

[@FlamesGay]

I love this amp! It’s a great amp if your a beginner.

[@RebeccaHindle]

I'm agree the limited edition one I found it for 92 pounds so you recommend it its an upgrade from the ibanez IBZ10G

[@DJ-vg1pr]

That JEM is lovely

[@alenshaju3679]

My first Amp 🤗

[@squiddy5571]

I want this to be my first amp

[@andrexskin]

Was it your first amp? I'm not sure if it can handle a little more metal tone

[@andrexskin]

@kretik ay I ended up with a MG15R Marshall, not going to lie maybe I should've gone for something like this, but it's an okay starter in my opinion

[@andrexskin]

@kretik ay doesn't sound too bad in my opinion but I'm a starter so no idea maybe it's very bad HAHAH we'll see when I'm better at the guitar

[@andrexskin]

@kretik ay imo it's just good enough for practice, after all it's cheap and it costs similar to the others, I don't think there would be a world of difference here

[@pilgrimsprogress]

I gotta say Dagan does keep me entertained...makes me want to go to England...but COVID has trapped me in my little house in Maine. He also has got me loving playing the guitar! Dagan....how about a little Jerry Garcia type of sound....

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

HELL'S BELLS that a nice little amp!!

[@adamsherman5024]

nice sounding little piece. highly considering this thing.

[@darinz7182]

Wait - was that a Def Leppard riff, pre Pyromania?!?!?!?!?! Dude - you just won the internet for me.

[@Xero6969]

i know im late but 1:35

[@lil_weasel219]

I accidentally bought the V2 40 instead of 20 lol. That is I ordered by email the 20W but they delivered 40 W. i dont play loud...but hey. EDIT: Could also have bought the 10 W one and saved some money lol, I dont really need more. eh

[@micepubg3904]

Lol 10 has enough sound for my home loll ! Neighbours are mad with 10 ! I guess ur neighbours r happy that u got 40 lol

[@agastya6799]

@@micepubg3904 it's fine, if you ever have to play a gig then you'll be happier with 40

[@micepubg3904]

@@agastya6799 yes bro! I cant imagine my house will shake 😍

[@agastya6799]

@@micepubg3904 same I have 10 too, it's pretty loud

[@micepubg3904]

@@agastya6799 yea...i nevee used it on full vol! 40 will be like a stage!

[@leprosillohotmail]

Love it. My practice amp is the beam.

[@modgil4779]

4:33 just my reference

[@AaronKaiMCDNLD]

oh hell yea i love using that Inifinite "shit" feature

[@aimannazmi4559]

This is my first amp and I’m really loving it. But how to unsave the save preset?

[@yazanayoub6444]

hi i want to ask you how is the amp after using it for several months? im considering buying either this or the orange crush12 but im leaning towards this one because of the aux in do you recommend it?

[@abhinayrai8222]

@@yazanayoub6444 I highly recommend u this....been using it fir two years and bever regretted a day buying this ❤️

[@DeadShred9]

How about Blackstar makes a Patch section for those of us who dont have the TVP Function on our Amps . I came to find that the Patches dont sound to great without this feature !! I dont see why it cant be a download into the Amp Brain of the 6 or so TVP Amp Models ? I would happily pay extra for this !!!!

[@marissawankhar458]

Can anyone help me to make Beatle's tones through this amp

[@21sungalute.42]

What about showing us the 20 watt V2 edition.

[@ardakucuksahin2855]

why dont we have treble bass and mid on this:/ i dont wanna use pc for every time when i play

[@neckcheese1356]

Yeah, that's something I would definitely prefer to have.

[@xugemt]

Can i plug this amp to any speaker for additional volume?

[@CSQUAR3DsBaCk]

I’m looking for a good amp to quiet practice with. I’m just gonna be using headphones and the question I have is does the wattage of the amp make a difference when using headphones? Any help is greatly appreciated.

[@user-wh3um4qi6h]

CSQUAR3DsBaCk a little but not enough to notice much

[@kimblers]

I picked up one of these, it did not have the cool corner of a Union Jack on it. But, sounds great

[@flyfury457]

You have all kinds of amp..which one is the best..katana or blackstar..im played rock,metal and heavy metal..its kindda hard to pick one😅

[@alexskywalker664]

Is that the same as the black one? Love the video

[@cjaquilino]

Same thing.

[@alexskywalker664]

Christopher A. Thanks! but just in blond then!

[@D-A-1776]

Are these good for pedals

[@aniketkamat911]

What he did to get that metal sound correctly

[@davekochanski8756]

I have the fender champ 20 which sounds very tinny , are these better? I'm looking at the 20 or maybe 40 version.

[@jasonpietrobone4570]

Just got the black star id core 10 watt day of the dead amp want to u thinkof it

[@chosuke02]

I just busted my power supply :(( can I replace it with any other 10V 3A adapter?

[@hehe1680]

What's difference between OD1 and OD2?

[@Jonners]

1

[@mertdincer572]

od 2 has more crunch and distortion ı would say but ım still not sure even tho ı bought this amp like a year ago

[@mertdincer572]

aa bidakka sen türkmüşün la :D

[@chosuke02]

Can you use a bass on it? Im thinking of getting a bass but I cant afford to buy another amp

[@gloriousforever3451]

You can

[@Shrihan708]

Blackstar ID Core 10 or Line 6 Spider Classic 15 . Which one do you prefer ?

[@fescoversongchannel230]

Or marshall mg15 🤔

[@KingNeptune151]

Should I get this amp or a Fender Champion 20?

[@KingNeptune151]

Cool, gonna get this one then, thanks

[@RebeccaHindle]

Does pedals work well with this I want the new limited edition one

[@sampaton5460]

Thanks for this video I have both the guitar and amp and was worried I would blow the amp. Ps my guitar is gem jr

[@taseen1xlator]

Blackstar ID Core 10 vs Boss Katana Mini, which one will be better? I'm confused!

[@johannessilver8653]

I think both are great but Blackstar has more means and settings to find your sound. Katana mini has three basic voices which are great though. From these alternatives I recommend Blackstar and you have power supply also. Katana mini is battery powered as basic.

[@agastya6799]

Blackstar

[@explorerofthesea5133]

Hey thank you very much for review ! Do you think this amp would be boosted by BOSS SD-1 or tc electronix fangs metal ? Thank you !

[@Jerryx29]

Is the 10W version enough for home use? How big is the difference between 10 and 20?

[@CafeRacerCZ]

Jerryx 10

[@bucketeer7087]

Jerryx the 10w one is loud enough, 20w is for when u have a gigantic house, i prefer the 10w one if u have a medium size bedroom because it is hella loud.

[@mikec6733]

It comes with free sodas? Awesome

[@everestgaming7004]

Is it good ?

[@ardakucuksahin2855]

nice intro !

[@jasonpietrobone4570]

Can u run a overdrive through it

[@utsavdhawan6530]

Hey.. I'm really confused between this amp and fender mustang 1 v2 to stack with a squier bullet strat... Please help me out here. Your reply would make my day!!!

[@singhdivjot]

I can't remember the song in the beginning, someone please help

[@instenalable]

Hells Bell by AC/DC

[@singhdivjot]

@@instenalable thanks a lot

[@dhammdeepbhagatdd]

Hell bells, though it sounds like chahoon me ya na in ashiqui 2😜😜

[@fpvninja88]

This amp or the fender mustang v2

[@fpvninja88]

I went for the blackstar :)

[@fpvninja88]

@Bologna Sandwich yep it's a awesome amp well worth the money

[@OMKAR_x_beyonder]

Clearly suggest Mustang V2. I ordered blackstar ID core v2 40 and it suddenly shut down. Then I read so many reviews about its cons and then returned that and bought Mustang v2.

[@XanderYTV]

I had the Mustang v2 III (1x12 100W) for a few years. Decent amp. Anything past 4 on the volume, it was totally just a wall of fizz. The cleans were amazing though, I have to say. Anyway, go for the Fender if you just want some cool cleans, go with the blackstar if you want the best of both worlds. But don't expect an amazing gigging amp out of either one of them.

[@reverandrav]

I had the fender mustang 3. If you have the money for it grab the mustang. I love my blackstar though. It's great for indoors. I don't annoy my neighbors as much with it lol

[@victorsalazar7911]

Is this better than the fender 15g?

[@SauceTheGold]

How do you make it sound like a Marshall or slash? I’m tryna do a cover but I can’t get that tone

[@kleppie11]

SauceTheGold53124 • more bass, but i hear this amp doesnt have much

[@SauceTheGold]

Nillus van oort I’m tryna save up for a real Marshall but this thing doesn’t have a bass knob...is it the equalization?

[@NoobCovs]

Hook it up to your pc/mac via usb, download the Blackstar Insider software. You can then adjust your bass, mids and treble there. You can also download patches from the online community.

[@radostinpetrov2971]

can you turn off the voices (clean,dirty)or is clean mode the normal mode,thats how your guitar sounds?

[@shawonahmedrikto7886]

Is it better than lt echo 15?

[@andyi2716]

Is the 20w version of this amp worth it over the 10w? I only intend to use it in my bedroom.

[@blood_meridian]

Andy I I have this and the 10 is PLENTY for playing in your room.

[@tomatotom984]

Is it still decent?

[@classicartfoundation639]

Unless your bedroom is the size of the Marquee club then 10 is plenty

[@weednose]

bro you dont need that much fucking volume for a bedroom lmao unless u got a big ass bedroom

[@bluesman7119]

looking at this amp, love the features, but getting an amp that will not piss of your neighbours and getting an amp that has cool features like the recording, I have a 20 watt Vox VTX way to loud,

[@ng5338]

You can plug headphones into it?

[@OmiP42]

Yeah, there's an emulated output headphone jack.

[@LuisGarcia-dx2gr]

Does anyone know what type of power supply that amp uses? I have one but i lost the power supply for it lol

[@arvinsim]

Do you guys have a hissing problem with these? Mine hisses even when the volume is at 0.

[@fireball676]

Sounds like you might have dirty power in your place. That can make your shit sound all sorts of messed up. But then again it’s a solid state amp and I’m not 100% sure that could be your issue

[@ilikechicken8403]

Just get a new Jack. Worked for me.

[@heroesreturn]

Yep, mine hisses like a MF.

[@dimpubora2088]

His hand movements seems to be familiar.

[@mr.phil.a]

Is he 8 feet tall?

[@ranajoyshil]

Almost

[@TheBeardReview]

Hmmm. I've been looking at getting the Yamaha thr10 or thr10c, how does the Blackstar hold up against those? I guess it's more comparable to the thr10, but now I'm thinking I could get this and a couple pedals for the price of the Yamaha...

[@MikefromAlabama]

There is a comparison I saw on you tube last night. I too, have considered the Yamaha thr10. I own the Blackstar Id Core 20. Anyway, the Blackstar is much less expensive than the Yamaha and it sounds every bit as good, as much as I could determine from the video. I am very impressed with Blackstar. My tube amp is getting lonely...

[@lewisbulled6764]

If you've got the money go for the Blackstar HT-1R - it's so good!

[@mr.phil.a]

@@lewisbulled6764 honestly the HT is wank. Blackstar are awful.

[@nemanjasimic]

Whats that song in the intro??

[@Marta1Buck]

should I buy blackstar id core 10 v2 or boss katana mini? help me decide, I'm new to electric guitar.

[@sampatshekhawat516]

Blackstar

[@chazza6959]

Blackstar It is very versatile and all the voices and effects sound very good

[@jotaroshinsuke]

@@chazza6959 what about sound quality? Which one is better?

[@purnashrestha7054]

How will it sound if we play on acoustic? Will its effect work fine with acoustic guitar?

[@classicartfoundation639]

No

[@keithbrinkman7983]

can you hook up a cab speaker to it

[@pxder]

Is this amp battery powered?

[@2000th_autumn]

When I was at guitar center one of the employees said it is both battery powered and can also be plugged in. So yes it's battery powered.

[@aruvirk587]

@@2000th_autumn well actually, no. It's not battery powered. You need to plus it into the wall

[@aruvirk587]

No it's not

[@Olegstuff21986]

A side note: you're playing a high-end Ibanez though, for someone who's starting out it would probably be more instructive to play a more "budget" guitar with the amp.

[@ashutoshbains5967]

@Irfan Spirtovic This amp sounds real shitty with a cheap Squirt tbh.

[@lil_weasel219]

@@ashutoshbains5967 squirt lmao

[@lil_weasel219]

@@ashutoshbains5967 and no it doesnt.

[@hectorbalderas4141]

I have a cheap ibanez and it sounds amazing

[@nithishjoshua5309]

ID core 10 or core 40 ?

[@bucketeer7087]

If ur looking for a really loud amp, then go for the 40w version.

[@sKatherjoRdiSon21]

Which is better? The Htr1 or this one?

[@bucketeer7087]

Felipe i would say this one.

[@edkay3601]

but we are not hearing just the amp?

[@brainycrunches2359]

Hi all. Does it hiss like they say it does?

[@lil_weasel219]

my 40W one does

[@lil_weasel219]

but dont know if this is a thing with other amps

[@heroesreturn]

Yes, I have one and even on the clean channel with gain all the way down it hisses. Very annoying.

[@regioexas]

Can I plug in my acoustic electric guitar?

[@micepubg3904]

Yes

[@UKWizdakey2lyfe]

Mine won’t make a sound unless I turn the gain up no matter how high the volume is. Is this normal for an Amplifier?

[@Nalublu]

I just got one today as my first amp and I have the same issue. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong.

[@paulkielt9301]

All you need is a third hand to switch between the different effects. Unfortunately, your feet can't help for nothing but standing.

[@soyaz33]

Shame it’s 115 quid at pmt online not under a hundred

[@ardakucuksahin2855]

this or marshall mg15gfx? =metal and rock=

[@Farazk434]

What guitar is that?

[@gloriousforever3451]

JEM

[@fatmanurculha4099]

Can i get the Rammstein tones on this amp? I need your ideas so please answer me :)

[@andrew_thebum6945]

Who knows the song at 6:30??

[@archietsinha8187]

Can I connect a mic in it?

[@gloriousforever3451]

You can plug it into your pc and record

[@lou3086]

Johnny Depp plays guitar and plays it well, Johnny Depp plays jack sparrow therefore Johnny Depp is the real life jack sparrow

[@me-it9jn]

This or Vox vx1

[@angusspence7019]

what is it hes playing at 4:42?

[@angusspence7019]

wait is it john mayer

[@chiefbrody6935]

Stop this train by JM

[@chiefbrody6935]

Oops. Heart of life by JM.

[@yeed0o]

what's the first song he played?

[@conversefilms]

Ahmet Yiğit Hells Bells

[@SnakePlissken25]

These have a really annoying external power brick, that is easy to step on or accidentally unplug, and that completely ignores the whole idea of a combi amp (that it's only ONE device you need to worry about). It's a really good practice amp otherwise, and modding the power brick to live inside the cabinet, and moving the input to use a C13 socket is not very difficult, and worth the time and the effort, IMO.

[@FernandoRodriguez-rr7vd]

Does it take pedals well?

[@bugeater593]

Use pedals only after dialling the amp to clean.

[@DannyGesko]

Song in the intro?

[@Ewansonny]

Hells bells by Acdc

[@KingNeptune151]

Can you connect pedals into this amp?

[@cardistrystreet574]

you can connect pedals to almost all amps

[@luciogaspar4064]

pedals modify the signal of the guitar before amplifying it into the audio source

[@KingNeptune151]

Cardistry Street someone wrote the 10 watt didn't have any input for pedals but the 20 watt does

[@luciogaspar4064]

Vapor Wave he said an input to a footswitch, just do some research

[@heroesreturn]

It doesn't have an effects loop but you can plug any pedals in the front between your guitar and the amp.

[@Jubileein5D]

Russell Brand??

[@mattyburrows9059]

sounds good for £100

[@jaydnebvarzxey3099]

hey can u tell me ur number or somethng so u can show me what serttings to use with it ;please

[@mattyburrows9059]

@@jaydnebvarzxey3099 999

[@MindFullCheeseburger]

How did i just hear of this amp wut

[@buffdaddy2032]

Isf knob lol it's a fucking tone control !

[@MrTimewaster1969]

Were you drunk when you recorded this ?

[@marike1100]

Narcing someone out at work is lame. :-)

[@FernandoRodriguez-rr7vd]

I'm drunk watching it so it isn't my place to judge.

[@capncook2144]

@@FernandoRodriguez-rr7vd 💀