BLACKSTAR DEBUT 15E - Practise Amps Just Got A Level Up

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BLACKSTAR DEBUT 15E - Practise Amps Just Got A Level Up
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In this video I will be testing out the brand new Blackstar Debut 15E. The guys at Blackstar very kindly sent me on of the new Blackstar Debut amps to check out.
This is a practise amp for home use. It has two channels, clean and overdrive. The circuit is totally analogue so you get a really nice warm break up. The amp also features Blackstars patented ISF features which allows you to morph between British and American style EQ responses.
In the place of reverb, the amp has a tape echo which sounds great for creating some space around your playing.
You can use the headphone out to practise on headphones for silent practise and connect a music player with the MP3 in to jam along with backing tracks. All of this comes out of a pair of 3 inch drivers.
Intro - 00:00
Intro Jam - 00:15
Unboxing the Blackstar Debut 15E - 01:00
Blackstar Debut 15E Specs - 01:46
Single Coil Tones - 03:30
Overdriven Tones - 04:43
Humbucker Overdriven Tones - 05:39
FULL GAIN - 05:59
Medium Gain American Rock Tone - 06:26
Clean Humbucker Tones - 06:41
Blues Breakup - 07:03
60s British Blues Tone - 07:42
British Classic Rock Tone - 08:22
Tape Echo, Delay, Delay, Delay... - 09:00
Verdict and Closing Thoughts - 09:42
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[@karunmainali5632]

This is exactly the kind of video l expect explaining all the settings and showing all the possible tones

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@gignguitar]

Best video for beginners because he has explained whole video by showing amp settings too thank you mennn ❤️

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@user-gs2nq3rs8l]

Thanks man appreciate it

[@rptoth]

Hey! I really like your approach to demoing the different tones. It was super informative for me before buying!

[@icequeb1560]

Best product video out there on this amp...I just bought it online because of your video! THANKS

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey James, Thank you so much for checking it out! Really glad to hear you enjoyed it. That means a lot, thank you! Let me know when you get it and what you think!

[@LuisGodenzi-el9ql]

It`s normal a Big POP sound when turn on/off this amplifyer?

[@urmiyanTargaryen2179]

Could you give an update on how the amp's doing? I've had some negative feedback on the durability on the debut 15e.

[@lancefraijo8585]

i liked the clean humbucker tones and the full Gain dirty, this Amp Rocks. A Good Practice and maybe small coffee shop venue. Great Video and Playing.

[@PC85X]

Great demo. Good to see a varied tone display, as I am all over the genres, so something like this looks great when I want a quick fiddle don't want to sit with my full rig.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, thank you! Really glad you enjoyed the video. Considering how simple this amp is and how small it is, it sounds really good. This amp is great for cleans and lower gain stuff, but it doesn't have a ton of gain for things like metal. If you want a lot of gain and even more tonal options from a small amp check out the Blackstar ID Core 20. It is around the same price, but it has extra channels, built in effects and more. I did a video on that towards the start of the year and that's a way more versatile amp. If you want a simple, solid sounding amp, the Debut 15 is awesome. If you want extra options and effects the ID Core 20 can't be beaten I think!

[@PC85X]

@@LeighFugeGuitar The ID Core sounds more what I'm after for a quick blast, as I got the Hughes & Kettner tubemeister 18 for the blues and rock. Just ordered one 👍

[@DestroyingAmpsGearDemos]

Sounds and looks like the perfect living room amp to me!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Absolutely! It has some great tones in there for such a small thing. I'd probably even use it for recording if I wanted something specific that the amp can do.

[@renegademax]

Brilliant demo, mate and very helpful. I'm defo gonna buy this amp. Thank you.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you have a lot of fun with the amp too!!

[@bobbihansel]

This is everything I wanted when I clicked the link, great vid bloke, thanks very much.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thanks for checking it out! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rajkrishan3092]

very comprehensive review... I'm getting this

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Raj! Thanks for the comment. Awesome!! I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think of the amp when it arrives!

[@jrchanning]

That little amp sounded cool, some very nice tones from it, had a Blackstar Fly which was a good little practice amp that I gave away and miss as it was handy to put on the arm of the settee and play without having to use something bigger, !!, great review :)

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey John, Yeah it's a great little amp. For the price, it's pretty tough to beat. I think it sounds great. I wish practise amps sounded this good when I first started playing. The Fly amps are awesome too, they're great for home practise as you said. I love the idea of having a little amp just next to the soft that's ready to rock! Thanks for checking the review out!

[@metalmorningthoughts6607]

Great vid m8 , looks great tbf 🤘💜💚🤘

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you man! Glad you thought so! It’s quite punchy for such a small amp!

[@LucaLindemann]

Just ordered. It sounds great and I will probably use it for some recordings. Great video, great playing ❤️❤️❤️🎸🎸🎸

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It's a great sounding little amp. Even though it has pretty small speakers, it records very well!

[@thawthaw03]

This or v3 , v4 ??

[@epongschennal8571]

otw my blackstar...excited

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

They're such great little amps!

[@jamesbder5898]

Looking forward getting 1 soon.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it! It's a fun little amp.

[@StankoAx]

Blackstar amps sound amazing on the American ISF setting.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Stanko! Thanks for checking it out. Yeah, I agree. I love the American side of the ISF. That’s my favourite side for it. It always has a great sound on all their amps

[@micksterminator3]

Probably the best video I've seen covering all the sounds attainable by this thing. I recently came across one for sale new in box for 50usd. I moved into a duplex and wanna respect my neighbors. I've got a crate 2x12 33w tube amp that is out of the question. My smaller tube based 1x12 15w Monoprice Laney clone might be too much as well lol

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

That’s a good price for one, it’s a great little amp for using at home. Thanks for checking it out! Haha I bet the neighbours will love the Crate tube amp!

[@chaoticembrace6984]

nice job....good solid review!!...

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Welcome to the channel - first time I've seen your name around here. Thanks for checking it out. Glad you enjoyed it. It's a really good amp. I'm shocked how good practise amps are these days. When I started, small amps were horrendous but the fact you can get something as your first amp that sounds this good, AND it only costs £75 is crazy

[@ericmuschlitz7619]

Actually the best amp I’ve got in a while, certainly the the best for the money EVER! My only wish was that it had foot pedal channel switching.

[@baberuth894]

im buying one, the 15E I need a quick go to amp for on the spot grabbing the guitar when a sudden riff or idea presents its self before i forget the vibe of the riff im thinking with the few minute start up of my daw and computer, this is perfect for writing the main core riffs to then go to the daw with, this amp is pure inspiration amazing tone machine for the price !!!!!!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, thanks for the comment! The 15E is great and it's super affordable! You can get some great tones from it. Considering the speakers are small, they pack a punch for a small amp. It's one of the best little amps I've heard in a long time. If you do get one, let me know what you think of it! I really dig the tones from it.

[@baberuth894]

@@LeighFugeGuitar yes i did buy the 15E but its on back order, should be here soon, and yea i am sold on it after hearing your demo, the British to American sounds are really authentic judging by this demo, and for the $$$ its a super deal in my opinion

[@coachnate5747]

If u ever plan on playing with headphones, don’t it , major low volume issues

[@craigsurface9147]

Picked one of these up a couple weeks ago...I wanted something smaller so I won't blow my family's ears out anymore haha. It sounds better than its pricetag...I have an ID Core 100, a real 68 bassman, and a Mustang III...I plug into this one every time now. It's just got that sound your after every time you turn the knobs which by the way are so simple to get great tone out of its insane! Been playing for around 24 years and the practice amps these days are mind blowing. Back in the day you just didn't buy practice amps they were so horrible hahahaha!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Craig, You're so right! Modern practise amps have come on so much. As you said, practise amps would have been pretty rubbish in the past. I've owned a few shockers myself haha! Blackstar seem to have really nailed it with this little amp. It sounds great, and it's got just enough volume to do what you need it to do. It's super easy to dial in a tone, and I love that it does have an overall vintage style look and sound to it. For me, it works perfectly as a practise amp. I'd love to hear the real 68 Bassman giving it some though! That's one hell of an amp!!

[@progste]

would have loved something like that as a first amp when I started!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Me too!! My first amp was awful! It sounded terrible whatever you did to it!

[@swastikghosh6548]

I just bought it...3 days ago...and yes...its sound great...

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It's got a big sound for a little amp!

[@notapplicable328]

Awesome… im so… happy for you…

[@Kshitijkundu1]

It has grain noise when comes to max distortion how to fix it??

[@Rafael-zl4vu]

i just bought one, i'm playing it with a sx sst 57. the clean is good, the OD and delay are just as bad as you can spect for the price, nothing horrible tho. i had no issues when using headphones, the volume is totally fine, some people in the comments said it was bad, low or something. in mine, nothing wrong with it. i'll test it with some pedals in the future, i think that in this kind of amp, that is very cheap, the way to have some good efects is geting some good pedals.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey man, thanks for the comment. I think you've nailed it there! One problem I see is that people buy an amp like this, which is super affordable, and then complain that it doesn't sound like a huge, expensive, pro amp... of course it doesn't... but considering how small it is, it sounds pretty good. It's a great tone for practising at home.

[@Mr.D34]

Well i just bought one thanks to your video. Great demo. My orange crush 20 was just too loud for my apartment. It looks and sounds great. I was really surprised by the delay versatility. It's great as a pedal platform, usually how i use any amp. My only complaint is that the headphones out has a really low output unlike any amp that i've owned. But it's not why i bought it so that's not a problem

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thanks for checking the video out and thanks for getting in touch! Yeah, I've heard the headphone volume is low, this seems to be a common complaint with this particular amp. I do believe the Blackstar guys are aware of this and hopefully it'll be something that is changed on future versions of the amp but as you said, if you don't use it much for headphones it's all good! It sounds great for such a small amp!

[@Mr.D34]

@@LeighFugeGuitar absolutely it sounds great for its size i think two speakers do make a difference. The price is great too. The name "debut" shouldn't mislead anyone as a crappy beginners amp. I really enjoy it, it works great with pedals too. Also in the same category power wise the yamaha thr series are great too, i don't know it you tried them.

[@Da_Publick]

The headphones have a low output, and it's supposed to be a _practice amp?_ That's a deal breaker for me.

[@rogerioserra9912]

Olá, jovem! Muito obrigado pelo vídeo! Muito bom!

[@DSTaylor69]

Sounds goooood

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Shawn, Thank you man, it's a really great little practise amp! Blackstar really pulled it out of the bag. I wish amps were this good when I started playing!

[@andresyamkovoy9651]

awesome video! you convinced me to get the 15e over the pathfinder 10, thank you sir!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Andres Welcome to my channel! Thank you for checking out the video! I'm glad you enjoyed. It's a great little amp. I was honestly really impressed by it. I think it sounds great for such a small amp. I really love the tones you can get from it. I personally think its one of the best small amps on the market, especially for the price!

[@andresyamkovoy9651]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I appreciate your feedback! I agree with you

[@SouravDas-ix6nn]

Best review..

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@xBlackShadowsZz]

Got this for 89$ on Sweetwater, can't wait when it arrives!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Awesome price! Hope you love it!

[@bennievee]

Just Bought one it is Awsome

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Awesome! Glad you're enjoying it! It's a great little amp.

[@williammontgomery6132]

Just picked up a Debut 15e at are local Hawaii Easy Music Center

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey William, Nice, how are you finding it? Are you enjoying? I’d love to visit Hawaii!

[@Ronnie631000]

Hello. I just got one of these because of the PRICE , the 3" speakers, it's not heavy, and looks cool. I have the Yamaha THR5 for my home practice amp. My main Fender amp is too heavy and expensive to take-out just to mess around. This will be used to go to a friends house to jam and have some fun. If it gets lost or damaged, it is an easy fix. It has not been delivered yet, so no reviews for now. Take care. From Sioux City, Ia.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It’s a great little amp! Hope you like it when it gets delivered. Blackstar just released a 50w version of this amp which I recently did a video for and that is also awesome! For the money this line of amps are great! Thanks for checking the video out!

[@stratosphere835]

Hey cool review, I got the 15 Watts Version and I love it. Had a ID CORE 20 & 40 VII. BUT I PREFER THIS ONE. fits perfekt for my taste.. Blues and Hard Rock 🤘🏻

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Nic, Thanks for the comment! Yeah it works well got blues and rock, the amp has a great tone. Even though it has small speakers, it has quite a full sound when you hear it in the room. I'd love to have seen it have built in reverb, but that's just because I like amps with reverb. It sounds great!

[@trainerrrss]

Good review

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you so much!

[@chillswitch8895]

Blackstar is killing it lately with their small amp stuff! i wonder why 2 speakers tho

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Yeah absolutely! Their small amps sound great. I wondered that too. A pair of 3 inch speakers is quite unusual, but the amp does project really well. I assume it's probably for that. Especially if you do plug an MP3 player in to use backing tracks, the twin speakers give a very wide sound.

[@steverherb]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I think the HT-1R mkII combo is a killer practice amp. Blows away any of those cheesy modeling amps IMHO. The Debut 15 is great for the price though.

[@Michael-jv2cn]

Just bought one today in Bronco grey.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

That’s awesome! The Grey one looks great

[@sontinos528]

seems to be the perfect travel amp I was searching for ...

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It would be a really cool travel amp, it's very lightweight too!

[@sontinos528]

@@LeighFugeGuitar thanks, I'll give it a try and take it to Italy on holiday 😎 Does it take pedals well? I'd like to use a Red Ecstasy Distortion or my mxr 5150 for it to get a decent high gain sound ... Cheers!

[@davidboatright3009]

Great Review ! I just subscribed , I'm an old guy and I put the guitar down about 15-20 years ago . I'm just starting to play again . I go back & forth between the Blackstar Debut 15E and a Fender Champion 20 . I think you just sold me on this amp. I really need to learn how to dial in tones . I think this would be a good amp for that . What do you think ? Boaty

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey David, Thank you so much for checking out the video and leaving a comment! Glad to hear you've started playing again, that's really good news! Both are great amps, the Debut 15 is a good solid amp if you want a few simple core tones. The Fender Champion is great if you need a few extras thrown in. Another good contender in the same price point is the Blackstar ID Core amps, they are pretty similar to the Debut but they have a few additional gain voices and some effects too. The Debut is pretty easy to dial in some simple tones. I guess it's all down to what styles of music you play too.

[@kostaskantounis7479]

If the Fly3 (the small one) can do the trick (don't get fooled by its size), well I trust the 15ish Debut.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Yeah, it packs a punch for a little thing!

[@sodacan3573]

It sounds cool

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Yeah it's a great little practise amp, lots of good tones.

[@sodacan3573]

I got mine on Saturday and this video help me choose a amplifier thank you.

[@muhamadhafizabdulaziz9555]

Great video mate. Can u suggest which amp at this price range best suited for heavier stuff

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thanks for the comment. In this price range, if you can afford to go a little higher, I'd recommend checking out the Blackstar ID Core amps. There is a demo on my channel of the ID Core V3 which is only a little bit more expensive than the Debut 15, but it has a lot more gain built in so it would be better for heavier stuff.

[@bedvgo9329]

was wondering between choosing this amp and the fender frontman 20G, any ideas which one ?

[@julianrengeling2193]

what about using it in a pub and having a mic in front for the PA? what about using an acoustic guitar with this amp?

[@zappasmoustache23]

If the ‘fly’ is anything to go by this amp would have to be money very well spent. I can hear some of the tones I get out of mine in this but with just that bit more oomph and clarity.

[@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?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Marvin, Thank you very much! Personally I dig the Debut 15. Sound wise they aren't a million miles apart, but the Debut 15 wins it for me. Plus, it looks so good!

[@rodsimmons9337]

Great review! With only 2 x 3" speakers, what is the bass response like? Would it be better to go for a similarly priced amp, with a single 8" speaker? Any advice... please.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

The bass response isn’t bad, considering the size of the amp and speakers. You would definitely get more low end out of a bigger speaker, but for practise purpose this works great

[@jordanfender3085]

Great review and holy shit you got some chops!!!! How does this compare to a vox pathfinder 10?? And thanks again you earned a new sub

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Jordan, Thanks for the comment and thanks for checking out the video. I apprecaite that man, also thanks for subbing! Looking forward to seeing your name around here! As for the Vox, I haven't actually tried one of those myself, but as it happens quite a few people have asked me that exact question so I think I will need to try to get my hands on a Pathfinder so I can answer that question haha! If you're looking for something with a little more options, the new Blackstar ID Core v3 is killer and it's only about £40 more than this model. It has a bunch of effects and other cool things built in too. I shot a demo on that a few weeks ago and it sounds great. It's a little bigger than the Debut15 but they're both great practise amps.

[@tedwrink]

Ive just bought a silverline 20 ,why didn’t I see this in the shop ? It’s everything I was after (bugger)

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Colin! The SIlverline 20 is also a great I like the Silverlines. The Studio 10 6L6 has become my favourite amp. I use it for most of my KZbin videos now. It's super clean and it just has the right tone for using as a pedal platform. On it's own it sounds killer too. I did a video with the Blackstar guys on their channel about this amp where we tried it out with different guitars and settings to show how versatile it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5bUoX9-g990asU It's super loud too... for 10w it can get loud!! I did a gig in someones garden over the Summer and it kept up with a drummer with ease.

[@achyutbhat6110]

Very impressive video! Thank you sir! Will you choose this one over other practice amps like fender champion20, Marshall 15, orange 12? Which one will be the winner? I am excited to go with this one! Please do reply!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thanks for checking out the video. They're all great amps, but I do really like this Blackstar Debut 15. Another great amp is the Blackstar ID Core 20, that's around the same price but it's got a load of great features!

[@achyutbhat6110]

Thanks for the feedback brother 👍

[@mya5325]

I would like to take something like this busking! Do you imagine it would have enough power to play my music alongside my drumming? (I have a small travel drumset, nowhere near full size).

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

I think it could hold up well to a fairly quiet drummer. If you need a bit more power check out the Blackstar ID Core 20, it’s a similar size but louder and with more tones

[@b.j.thomas8606]

Leigh, are you sure you aren't using pedals? Those SRV tones are monsters!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Haha, thank you so much! Yup straight into the amp and just playing really hard! I pick pretty hard when getting into the SRV vibe!

[@m.rajo_17]

Great Review... How does it work with a Processor? (I have Zoom G1 Xon) And can I connect directly to the PC and record it? (Without any Audio Interface) And, Thanks in advance..

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, thanks for checking out the video. It can handle pedals pretty well, I used it on some live streams on Blackstars Instagram about a year ago with pedals and it sounded great. You can't connect this to your computer, but if you check out the Blackstar ID Core amps, they have that option! I shot a demo on the ID Core earlier this year (It's on my channel somewhere!), they are even more versatile.

[@amandahuggnkiss]

Hi Leigh, I've got a very noob question and I hope that's alright with you. I have a collection of pedals - overdrive, distortion, delay, reverb, flanger - and I'd like to know, is this the type of amp to use in a small, bedroom setting? I'm not looking for a serious and expensive amp for the room, a simple, entry level type is more than enough. Will this amp be pedals friendly? (Not sure (if there is such a thing!)

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thanks for the comment. There’s no such thing as a bad question when it comes to guitar. The Debut is definitely a bedroom amp. It’s pretty small and only has a pair of 3 inch speakers so it wouldn’t really project for gigs. It does handle pedals very well. It’s great to throw a few pedals in front of it. There are always some tonal limitations with small speakers. It won’t sound the same as an amp with a 12 inch speaker for instance. For such a small amp it does have a surprising amount of low end. It’s definitely geared towards entry level, but it’s one of the best sounding practise amps I’ve ever heard. I’d probably use it for some stuff in the studio if I wanted some of the tones it can do. It’s versatile and it sounds great... plus it’s so so cheap to buy!

[@Bobby-zw2un]

Very nice review, I am so close to getting this for my bedroom jam but still in a dilemma whether to go for this or the Marshall MG15... HELP

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Bob, Both are great options, I love them both but I slightly prefer the Blackstar... BUT... you might want to check out one of my newest videos. I just shot a demo on the new Blackstar ID:CORE V3 which is their new practise amp, it's super affordable (Around the same price point - slightly above it though) but it's jam packed with features and effects and all sorts!

[@Bobby-zw2un]

@@LeighFugeGuitar thanks for the prompt reply man! Ah will do, appreciate the heads up!

[@silotwenty]

Fab review. This sounds like a really well priced option for home. Have you tried the headphone tones?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Rob, Thank you for checking it out. Glad you enjoyed. It's such a great sounding small amp. Perfect for home use. It's great for plugging an aux cable in too so you can play along to tracks. I haven't tried the headphone tones personally but I'm sure they're pretty decent.

[@coachnate5747]

A BIG NO when headphones are plugged in . Mine has very low volume. When I push the OD button , just before the full OD kicks in there’s a high volume then cuts at least half . This is the 2nd Blackstar I’ve owned and both are 🤮

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@coachnate5747 Hey James, that's a shame to hear. I haven't tried it with headphones myself, I never practise with headphones at home. Sucks to hear you had a bad experience with it man

[@bastiMMA]

Thanks for the video . How does it handle heavy distortion?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, thanks for checking it out. It's not really a super high gain amp. I cranked the gain in the video and it can do rock, but it's certainly not a metal amp.

[@volkengaming-alexbogdan2880]

awesome review! im new into guitar, tried some years ago when i was into school and now after 10-15y feel the passion comes back! do i need a pedal for rock and drop tones (like drop c) im a fan of disturbed/ffdp / hollywood undead

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thanks for checking out the video. This amp alone won't give you that sort of metal sound, you'd definitely need to pair it with a high gain pedal of some sort. This amp on it's own doesn't have much gain... but if you want a small amp with a lot of gain check out the Blackstar ID Core amps! Same size but more gain!

[@volkengaming-alexbogdan2880]

@@LeighFugeGuitar i understand, i already got the blackstar 15 , and i thjink i should definitely go for a pedal, what kinda setup i have to do? i need drop c as well for some intros that i love , i need 2 pedals right?

[@CorvetteStingRayLane]

What an awesome Video review. I have a Blackstar HT-1R, which is an awesome small tube type of Amplifier. I am thinking of buying this Amplifier Blackstar Debut 15, to use with a Mini II Beat Buddy Drum Pedal as a stand alone Amplifier, or as another Amplifier to use with my Guitars. I only own Tube Type Amps. Vintage Fender Champ, Marshall DSL40-CST and a Blackstar HT-1R. I do not have a Real Solid State Large Sized Amplifier. I do have a Blackstar Fly 3 Stereo Amp pack that I have not used yet, but I will hook it up to my laptop for Stereo Sound.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Lane, Thank you for checking it out! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video, I appreciate you taking the time to comment! The HT-1R is such a great little amp. It's pretty powerful for the size! The Debut 15 is a killer amp. Blackstar recently launched another small amp which is jam packed with features called the ID Core V3, I posted a demo of it on my channel about 2 weeks ago. If you need a small amp with a lot of features that's a great one and it's only slightly more expensive than the Debut 15. The Debut 15 is great if you need a good, solid core sound.

[@CorvetteStingRayLane]

@@LeighFugeGuitar, I need your advice. I have a question. I own a few tube type of Amplifiers. I am considering buying a Solid State Amplifier. I will use the Amplifier for the Mini II Beat Buddy Pedal by itself. Sometimes I will just play my Fender Stratocaster Guitar through the Amplifier. There are 3 Solid State Amplifiers that I am considering: Vox Pathfinder 10. Blackstar Debut 10 2x3" 10-watt Combo Amp with FX, or, the Blackstar Debut 15 2x3" 15-watt Combo Amp with FX. I already own a Blackstar HT-1R. Bought in 2015 New from Sam Ash. I also own a Marshall DSL-40 CST, that I bought from Sweetwater in September 2014. I appreciate the Advice, but I don't need an Amplifier ,more powerful than my Marshall DSL40-CST! I don't want to spend more than $125.00 for the Solid State Amplifier either! Again I am going to mostly use the Amplifier for the Singular Sound MINI II BEAT BUDDY DRUM Pedal! Any suggestions of the 3 Amplifiers names that I mentioned? VOX Pathfinder, Blackstar Debut 10, or Blackstar Debut 15??? Thanking you in advance for your advice!!!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

If it was out of those 3, I'd choose the Debut 15. I think that would work great for what you need. It's got a great tone and it's great to use as a playback speaker with an audio device for running backing tracks or drum loops!

[@CorvetteStingRayLane]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Are you familiar with the Mini II Beat Buddy? I am only playing the Guitar from home

[@mattcrisp5548]

Great amp demo, is there much buzzing or hissing when the guitar is plugged in regardless of gain? Alot of budget amps with stereo speakers seem to do this, hoping this one doesn’t! cheers

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Matt, Great to hear from you. Thanks for the comment. Good question. There’s always a hiss of some sort when it comes to cranking an amp, especially a small one. I personally didn’t notice any buzz or hiss that was overpowering though. I believe it was just the fairly normal, expected amount of it that you’d get from any small amp that’s cranked up. I don’t remember trying this amp and thinking it was too noisy in any way.

[@mattcrisp5548]

Thanks for the reply :)

[@rolandofrancis5254]

Great video, did you have a pedal connected? or just the amp and the guitar?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey. thanks for the comment, I shot this video over 3 years ago so I don't remember, but I'm pretty sure it was the amp only. There is a segment in the video where I talk about the gear I'm using, I would have mentioned it there :)

[@dagoldigol]

Good reviews!is this works with accoustic guitar bro?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Thank you! It will work with acoustic, but it's not designed for it. It will still work though, but it might lack some of the low end that an acoustic amp would have.

[@user-gs2nq3rs8l]

Can you run moldy effects and or pedals in front of the amp I want to buy a couple small amps like that make a small stereo mini rig but I need to know if you can run pedals in front of it and it still sounds good

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Yeah you can use pedals with this, it handles them fairly well. The smaller speakers aren't great if you're using super high gain pedals, or things like fuzz, but in general most things will work fairly well.

[@stefanogiannotti7801]

As first practice amp (only for home use) do you suggest this one or the vox pathfinder 10? I like vox vintage sound... I can't choose 'cause this blackstar seems to offer more options than the pathfinder. Using the isf knob (with gain or not) could be possibile to obtain a vox like sound? Thanks

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Stefano, Thanks for the comment. Personally, I'd probably go with the Blackstar Debut 15. The Pathfinder 10 sounds great too, and it does have that classic Vox vibe, but the Blackstar is very versatile. The ISF allows you to dial between American and British style tones, so with the ISF in the British side and some playing with the EQ, I think you could get close to a Vox vibe. The built in delay also makes it a winner for me. The Vox doesn't have any reverb or delay, and for me I have to have some sort of reverb or echo on an amp! So, Blackstar all the way in my opinion! If you can, you should try them both out!

[@stefanogiannotti7801]

@@LeighFugeGuitar thank you for your answer

[@mashinegun6996]

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[@Zitk066]

Thanks for review! If you will compare it with Marshall MG15G, which do you think is better?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Martin, Thanks for the comment! Thanks for checking the video out, glad you enjoyed it. Personally, I'd probably say the Blackstar. I haven't played an MG15 in a long time. They are also great amps but I haven't played one in probably 15 years, maybe longer. I know they've changed them a little too. But, if I had to choose, I'd probably lean to the Blackstar for a practise amp. It's close though!

[@Zitk066]

@@LeighFugeGuitar thanks! just ordered Blackstar :)

[@ExploreAmerica]

What is IFS?

[@japonaliya]

Got this amp to replace a Fly 3 with extension speaker. Thought the extra tone control (presence) would fatten my sound. Always thought the "British/American" ISF control was a joke.. basically just to my ears a tone, treble/bass control. It doesn't really change the "shape" just cuts the high end. IMO. Weirdly, the Fly 3 delay had a intensity and repeat control. The Debut only has an intensity control... WHY? Finally, the amp has two 3 inch speakers. Maybe my amp is defective but when OD is on the speakers break up (not in a good way) when the vol. is set above 11 or 12 o'clock. The amp looks big enough for a 6" even an 8" speaker which to my mind would handle distortion better. The two 3" makes no sense since we are not talking about a stereo amp here. I also don't get anywhere near the tones on this video and I am using a LP with Pearly Gates pups.. Unfortunately I was so excited I bought it at my local music store, a floor model without box etc. because it was the last one and I couldn't actually try it out in the store because of Covid. Yes I could have returned it within 14 days but I was hoping that a bit of tweaking and getting my rebuild LP would help... Not much. I can get some reasonable blues tones with a Texas Pride pedal but there are much better choices out there.. I like the Fly 3 with ex. cab. just as much even though it looks a bit dinky. So far, I have had no luck in finding a small cheap practice amp that gets close to the sound of a natural tube amp and I have tried most of them, Yamaha, Line-In, Katana, Crate, VOX, anything under $200. But the problem is you have to crank a tube amp to get it to sing which defeats the purpose of a practice amp.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, Thanks for sharing your experience with the amp. Presence actually does the opposite to fattening a tone, because it adds additional high end frequencies. The more presence, the brighter the tone. The ISF is essentially a way to move the tone stack to give a different EQ character. American is more mid scooped and British is more mid pushed and warmer. It does cause interaction between all the frequency bands. It's quite a tweakable control, but it's finding the sweet spot for your own ears. I didn't have any idea with break up when I turned my Debut 15 up, but smaller speakers can struggle with certain things, especially lots of gain on low frequencies. Another great amp that's fairly affordable is the new Blackstar ID:Core V3, I shot a video on it a few weeks ago and it's a similar size but it's got a bunch of effects, multiple drive voices and more!

[@b.j.thomas8606]

I'm looking for the same thing. Perhaps even more difficult for me to find. My wife works at home all day (then goes to bed early!) so i need that sound at low volumes (or better) in headphones. Not asking much for under $250? lol. About the 2 x 3 speakers. Scary to me as well. I think those are as much for playing stereo music via mp3 player-phone as they are guitar.

[@hairnation68]

With Spark and the Yamaha THR it’s a difficult market to compete in. I own the Blackstar Studio 10 6L6. Loved your review. I got it last summer when it came out.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Fred, Thanks for your comment! Yeah absolutely. The practise amp market is getting so competitive. It's great to see because when I started out, practise amps were awful! It's nice to see that there is so much choice for new players. But not only that, they also sound great!! The Studio 10 6L6 is such a good amp. I literally haven't stopped playing it since I got it. Glad you enjoyed the review. It's so easy to get great tones out of!

[@hairnation68]

I agree the amp needs no pedals. But sounds great with them. It’s an amp you can grab and go anywhere and just jam.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Fred Rock that was the first thing that struck me too! The day it arrived I literally sat down with the amp, plugged my guitar straight in and just played for about an hour. Out of the box it was just perfect

[@phildale8451]

The thing about this little amp is it's analogue so will take pedals and has a nice warm sound. Somthing that can't be said about the numb digital stuff.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@phildale8451 It really does take pedals well. I find it's a great pedal platform. It loves boost pedals especially. Clean boosts, or with a slight bit of grit and the amp really comes to life.

[@sboistan]

Thanks! I wonder if this takes external pedals well. I've heard the fly 3 surprisingly takes them well (high gain ones, at least) so I'm tempted to pick that one up instead...

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Yeah I've used a bunch of pedals with it at home and it's always taken them pretty well. The Fly3 is a ridiculous amp... it can handle so much!

[@urmiyanTargaryen2179]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Which one is better though...I'm after a John Mayer - y kinda tone.

[@ezazy]

Notably missing an effects level. The delay gets over blown too quickly. It would be nice to be able to use longer delay but the level dialed back.

[@goss1961]

Agreed. That's what makes the Fly3 so good, imo. I won't be getting one of these for that reason.

[@babaabba9348]

Nice video somehow I can't seem to make up my mind between the debut 10w model and Blackstar - LT-ECHO 10 , any advice?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! I prefer the Debut series, but I haven't played the Debut 10. I imagine it sounds similar to the Debut 15 though.

[@babaabba9348]

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[@jcguitarvibe]

Excellent review man! Just have one question... I have a ser of 5 pedals Overdrive, reverb, Spark Booster, Delay and chrorus... Would you use this pedals for practice in a small room with the 15 debut or would you use the ID core stereo v3 and discard some of the pedals since that amp has integrated effects? Thank you!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Juan, Great question. The Debut 15 can take pedals well, it sounds really good with pedals in the front of it. The ID Core can also take pedals well, but the ID Core, as you pointed out, also has a bunch of stuff built in. The real answer to the question is whatever makes it sound right for you. If you want a simple amp, with a great simple tone, the Debut is hard to beat. If you want a small, but versatile amp, the ID Core is awesome .Both handle pedals well

[@jcguitarvibe]

@@LeighFugeGuitar thank you Leigh! I'll take your advice 🤘

[@jcguitarvibe]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Hi man, I have watched several reviews from you....you really explain everything well!! I'm between the Blackstar ID core 20w and the Marshall 30FX, which one do you think has the better sound and versatile? Can't decide XD thank you!!

[@howalk1505]

@@jcguitarvibe mg series suck

[@jcguitarvibe]

@@howalk1505 good cause I bought the Blackstar lol

[@phildale8451]

And for £75 you have an instant SRV tone, gorgeous amp a bit like a big fly 3.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Phil, Thanks for the comment! Yeah, it's a great sounding little amp. I was actually blown away by how good it actually did sound. It does that SRV style tone really well. It's a great little blues amp!

[@phildale8451]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I'm really tempted but I have a fly 3 and that little thing is out of this world.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Phil Dale give in to temptation haha! You can run them both at the same time!

[@phildale8451]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I wish my wife was like you, all I get of her is "another amp"

[@b.j.thomas8606]

@@phildale8451 Do you have the extra cab with your Fly? I only have one but think I need the two speaker set up.

[@pbest75]

Benefit of 2 x 3" speakers vs 1x 6 or 8" speaker?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Good question... I'm not fully sure what the benefit would be, but the pair of speakers in this amp certainly give it a "wider" sound and it seems to fill the room more efficiently than a single speaker. I guess it also could be a factor of speaker efficiency. One speaker working harder or two working less hard, could give you more headroom.

[@cleangoblin2021]

Hmm im considering this but im worried about the soundstage. Whats the size of the speaker? Kinda sick of vintage sounding guitars. I need something that can do proper modern rock tones

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

This amp has a pair of 3 inch speakers. It's definitely voiced in a more vintage way. If you're looking for a more modern sounding practise amp, check out the Blackstar ID Core 20 V3. That has way more modern tones on offer,

[@stevoscott4841]

Half the price of a used tube head w practice speakers at my local music store (head was 245, the blackstar was 120)

[@stevoscott4841]

Wayyyy better than my used Marshall 30w valvestate in my opinion

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Practise amps have come a long, long way! You can get so many great sounds from lower priced amps these days!

[@danpan11]

Do you think this is enough for a rehearsal room? I’m worried it might get drowned by the drums.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

I would probably say it's not... it's loud for a small amp, but the small speakers won't be much use against a drummer. Blackstar recently launched the Debut 50 which is a 50w version of this amp, I did a video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3_Idoann7ZojbM Check that out! That one will be a better fit for what you need.

[@ZajoSTi]

Thank you for perfect review. How does it stand against Marshall MG15G I wonder. I am deciding between the two.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Michal, Thanks for your comment, welcome to the channel! Good question. I haven't actually played an MG15 for around 10 years, maybe longer, from what I remember it sounded great. Personally, the Blackstar is a better sounding amp in my opinion, but it all depends what you want to do with it too. The Blackstar is much lower gain, better suited for classic rock and blues. It wouldn't have enough gain for metal or heavy stuff unless you started putting pedals infront. Also, I really love the look of the Blackstar, so for me, that's the winner! The twin speaker setup adds a little extra depth to the sound too I think. It makes it a little wider sounding. They're both great choices, but the Debut 15 definitely wins it for me! Thanks for the kind words about the review! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed it.

[@Ben59910]

Did you decide?

[@ZajoSTi]

@@Ben59910 I ended up with blackstar fly. It has everything I need so far. So good for its small size.

[@Ben59910]

@@ZajoSTi that's cool, I'm getting something for my niece, I'm thinking of going for one of these blackstar debut amps. The Marshall seems a bit dated, and not in a good way

[@ZajoSTi]

@@Ben59910 Marshall may be good for the fans of the looks (apart from sound), but the Blackstar Debut are very very friendly and looks gorgeous - it will fit everywhere, kitchen, living room.

[@geoffgibbsguitarist]

Bought one of these two weeks ago. Initially very impressed with the sound. However, I sent it back. The output from the 'phone' out was so low using gain at halfway and volume full up. Phoned Blackstar who said they would check it out, but never replied back. Phoned the shop who tested another model and agreed the output from the 'phone' jack was very low. By comparison, the 'phone' output from the Fly 3 is much louder. Pity.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Geoff, That's interesting, I've heard the same thing from a few others. I haven't tried it with headphones but a few people have mentioned to me that it's got a low headphone output. I'm sure the Blackstar guys know that and they'll probably be looking to correct it on future updates.

[@patrickstarr8688]

Blackstar debu 15e vs Orange crush 12 single channel, which one is better?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Both great... I love the Blackstar personally.

[@sintasusi3753]

Hi mate, i really need an advise, blackstar id core v3 or fender champion??

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! For me, the ID Core V3 wins!

[@jobmayer9307]

I'd love to see how much the 10 and 15 differ. Would it just be volume/power behind the sound? Do you think you could create the same tones?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Thanks for the comment. Thanks for checking the video out. I think the 15 is way more tweakable. While the internals are probably very similar, I think the 15 has more to offer. The control panel of the 10 only has three knobs. Volume, EQ and Delay. It has a switch to turn the OD on, but no gain control (I suspect this is perhaps linked to the volume? Louder = more gain maybe?). The EQ for the Debut 10 also has the ISF built in, so maybe the EQ isn't really tweakable, maybe it just shifts the ISF range from American to British. The 15 on the other hand has way more to offer. You have a gain control so you can dial in whatever sort of gain you want, and you have a dedicated tone control and a dedicated ISF. I prefer that layout because I can use the ISF to set the "voice" of the amp to be American or British, and then use the tone to decide how bright or dark I want it to be. I reckon you could get similar tones out of both, as they're most likely the same circuit, but if you want to tweak, the 15 is the winner. Volume wise, I think the 15 would sound wider and fuller.The 15 has a pair of three inch speakers. I noticed on the Blackstar website that it also says the 10 has a pair of 3 inch speakers, but based on the size that it looks, I'd probably take a guess that it might only have the one. Unless they've packed them in tight. The 15 is a bigger case too, so the speaker spread is a little more. Hope that helps!

[@sham_malmsteen88]

May i know what's the different between debut and LT echo? i think it's the same tone, right?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Sham, The LT Echo is a little smaller compared to the Debut 15. I haven't played the LT Echo personally so I can't compare them directly. The LT Echo seems to have a more limited feature set. Single volume, ISF and Delay. The Debut has a gain knob and a tone knob too so you can tweak the sounds a lot more. It also has a pair of 3 inch speakers compared to the LT Echos single 3 inch speaker. Hope that helps a little!

[@sham_malmsteen88]

I have watched the blackstar LT ECHO 10 demo video before this. compared to the 10E debut, I think it is the same. Like the 10E debut, the LT ECHO 10 also has the same knob i.e. volume, isf and delay. as well as LT ECHO 15 there is gain, volume, equalisation and delay just like the debut 15.

[@user-ok7tl4rk7f]

Can I handle pedals and or multi-effects

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Yeah it can. It won’t sound as good as a big amp, but it can definitely handle them fairly well considering the size

[@valeensushjs9875]

Hello, is this the sound that comes directly from the amplifier? because mine makes a lot of background noise when I turn on the overdrive

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Valee, Thanks for your comment. Yeah, in this video the sound you hear is straight from the amp. I've got a microphone infront of the amp and then that's being recorded straight into my PC. Overdrive channels always have a little background noise. What guitar are you using with it? When you're on the overdrive channel of any amp, you should always be sure to keep the guitars volume knob rolled down when you're not playing.

[@valeensushjs9875]

@@LeighFugeGuitar okay, i have the volume on 10 and gain on 5, and It makes this awful background noise both in clean and overdrive channel. I think it's defected but seller Who sold me the amp said i have to keep the gain Always at 3 to avoid the background noise. Is that normal? The gain never has to go to its maximum? Thank you very much for your answer!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@valeensushjs9875 That seems strange to me... I can run the gain on my one pretty high before the noise starts to creep in. One thing that can cause noise is bad power. Try to plug it into a different outlet in your house - if the problem is still there, then it sounds like there could be another issue. The one I have here has a little noise when the gain is cranked (All amps do), and you can also expect a little noise with the volume on 10... but it shouldn't be overpowering the actual sound of the guitar.

[@coachnate5747]

@@valeensushjs9875 that’s Blackstar, unreliable, my headphone jack volume is super low

[@potato_sweet_potato]

fly3 and debut10e which has better versatility?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

They’re both pretty similar in terms of features. The Fly3 is better for travelling as it’s battery powered, the Debut is better for home use. You could also check out the Blackstar ID Core range, they are similar price wise but have more tone options available and effects

[@NDWoj]

Anyone have a preference between the 10E or 15E?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

The biggest difference is the 10E has one speaker and the 15 has two. The 15 is louder, but the overall circuit is pretty much identical.

[@ritwikghosh1438]

What will be better between Katana 50 and Debut 15e, if we don’t consider the price difference?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It depends what you consider "better". The Katana is a more versatile amp. It has more channels, more EQ, loads of effects and you could probably gig with. The Debut 15 is a small amp that has a clean and drive channel and built in delay. It's way too small to use for gigs. Neither is particularly better, but they both have their place. I think the question is, what will you be needing it for? Home use? Do you need loads of tones in one? Or just one good tone.

[@ritwikghosh1438]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I want it for jamming and recording purpose, not so much for gigs. I have seen some reviews of katana and I felt the sound is somewhat harsh and less warm.. Has lots of highs which become brittle at times, especially, with a maple fretboard guitar (I have a Squire deluxe strat).. I have tried the blackstar one and it does not have a good crunch tone. On the other hand, the Katana does not have good cleans. I'm really torn between these two.

[@brijeshnaorem7054]

Is Distortion available in both 10e and 15e??

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey! Yeah, both amps have the same distortion circuit inside.

[@eljoe8882]

What is better for metal: this or blackstar fly?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

For metal, neither have a high amount of gain, but if you wanted to stick with one of those two, I'd go with the Fly. If you can stretch your budget a tiny bit further, check out the ID Core v3. The 20w version is only a little bit more expensive than the Debut but it has way way more gain available.

[@HENDRIX77100]

Just started playing the guitar after a 20 year gap and wanted a decent affordable amp. Thanks for the demo also you’re shit hot!!

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Awesome! How are you finding being back into playing? I hope it’s going well! Thanks for checking out the video and for the kind words!

[@HENDRIX77100]

@@LeighFugeGuitar better than I expected! Love trying to play my favourite tunes and when it actually sounds like it it’s such a buzz!

[@thomsonthokchom1755]

Please show us how to dial a proper tone with a better camera angle in next video from this amp like you show in other amps. I think it's same as blackstar's lt echo 15. Liked n subscribed.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, thanks for the comment. What sort of tones would you like to hear from the amp? I'm sure there will be further videos on this amp in the near future.

[@thomsonthokchom1755]

@@LeighFugeGuitar clean John Mayer like tone to edge of break tone, any tone that could be squeezed out of this mini monster through a single coil stratocaster will be good.it will be very helpful if u do a tutorial vdo on this amp.i will be watching for any update on this amp.

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@thomsonthokchom1755 Awesome, I've got a few videos planned with this amp over the next few months and that's definitely on my list!

[@thomsonthokchom1755]

@@LeighFugeGuitar thanks looking forward to your uploads

[@danwallace6861]

Ive just sold my vox pathfinder 10 and im looking for a replacement amp not sure whether to go for this or the i.d core

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Dan, The Debut 15 is a great choice if you just want one solid tone, but if you want something super versatile, the ID Core is mindblowing. I did a video a few months ago on the ID Core V3 and it has so many awesome sounds in there!

[@danwallace6861]

I bought this amp and im not disappointed one bit, Its a lovely sounding amp that doesnt break the budget another bonus is the delay .

[@AZZZBUZZZTERR]

@@danwallace6861 ik it’s good for classic rock. But how is it for a bit of metal and hard rock?

[@arnavdhankar3577]

Can you play distortion on this?? I can play doom metal riffs on this???

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

It has a built in overdrive, but it's nowhere near heavy enough for doom. If you added a distortion pedal infront you could get some extra gain.

[@kuhak7343]

Hey did you use pedals in this video?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, I can’t actually remember if I did because i shot this nearly 2 years ago, but I would assume I might have used something. If I did use anything, I would have mentioned at some point in the video Thanks for checking it out!

[@AZZZBUZZZTERR]

What song is he playing at 5:46?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey, it's not any song in particular, it's just a rock riff that I play sometimes when playing around with a driven tone. It's like an 80s rock vibe.

[@ibabai7]

Between 15e and 10e which one you recommend?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

They're both basically the same amp but the 15e is slightly bigger. I'd probably pick the 15 personally because it has the twin speakers which give it a nice wider sound.

[@ethanmorss8970]

So after years of throwing modeling amps at us, which basically turned our guitars into synths, the are going back to a pure solid state circuit! Is that whats happened here?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

Hey Ethan Thanks for the comment man. Blackstar have a huge range of amps. They've got some killer modelling stuff in the lineup. The Silverline series is one of the best modelling amps I've ever heard. They're amazing value for money. The new Debut series is just a back to basics, bare bones practise amp for anyone who wants a great tone without forking out loads of cash. I wish practise amps were this good when I started playing! haha

[@ethanmorss8970]

@@LeighFugeGuitar Perhaps on a scale of 1 to 10, focusing only on voice and responsiveness, with Roland JC tops, and Fender Frontman on the bottom, how do you rate the Debut?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

@@ethanmorss8970 Good question, personally I haven't tried the Roland JC, but it almost seems unfair to put a small practise amp up against the JC in a shootout. It's certainly light years ahead of the old Frontman amps though. I actually think the Debut, for me personally, is one of the best practise amps I've ever heard. What really surprised me was how easy it is to make it sound good. With practise amps, they always sound like practise amps. To me, the Debut sounds more like a real amp if you get what I mean. The ISF and the echo really help that. It doesn't have that dry, fuzzy sound that a lot of little amps do. The pair of three inch speakers do put out a surprising amount of low end when you're using them and also it takes pedals really well too. If you have Blackstar on Facebook, 2 weeks ago (On Tuesday 4th) I did a live stream on their Facebook page (Which should be on their wall somewhere) where I spoke about the Debut and did a bunch of tones. I showed how it sounded with pedals on that too. To me. it's main competition are other practise amps like the Katana Mini or the Marshall MG series. It easily holds its own against anything. The ISF feature alone makes it a winner for me. I love the range of tones it can do.

[@yumnamnongshaba1364]

Vault and blackstar amp who is better?

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

I'm not sure who Vault are, but better is a subjective term, it all depends on what you want the amp to do.

[@vaibhav7314]

It's makes a static noise when I increase the hain and volume while I switch on the over drive

[@LeighFugeGuitar]

How much drive at you adding? Smaller amps can be a little noisy if you crank the gain on them

[@vaibhav7314]

@@LeighFugeGuitar I see. I have a 15 wat amp and when I switch on the drive button and increase gain and volume I get the noise. Lets say volume and gave n at 12 o clock position. And if I increase the the noise increaes