General Your general opinion of this product. This amplifier is a tone machine! It seems as though the guys at Blackstar really did their homework when making decisions where to cut costs. Yes, there are some components that could be better such as the stock tubes and speakers BUT those are the parts that we as consumers can change out ourselves so it did not bother me. Also, it is voiced very well and sounds wonderful in stock mode so unless you are a truly picky player, I doubt you'll even need to mod the amp whatsoever. All in all, I am really impressed and it has become my main stage amplifier. I play rockabilly, doom, and hardcore punk. Does everything supremely. Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? It is very well made and the design is flawless. I give it a four-star rating in quality because of the cheaper components, but they are installed very well and obviously undergo a great QA inspection. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Responds very well to every guitar I plug in! Easy to "follow the smoke to the riff filled land" and become one with this combo. I am a SG Standard guy through and through. Match made in HELL! Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The tone options are incredible. I have been able to dial in any tone I can imagine aside from that mega Sunn fuzz. I think that's because it sounds TOO good and cannot achieve "bad" tone. Love the flexibility! I can use this thing at any gig with any group and be set. I run it with a Marshall 4x12 (picking up a Blackstar 4x12 ASAP) for that 3/4 stack sex appeal and depth. Action How was the action out of the box? Easy to dial in. Set to noon and adjust from there! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Man, a dark take on a vintage look. I could not be more pleased with the charisma of this amplifier. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I have only had her for a little over one month but I don't predict any reliability problems. Built like a tank and sounds just as bitchin'!

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? It's heavy, well built. The tolex is tight all around and the grille is tight. I like that it has handles on the side as well as the top. The knobs and switches are high quality. Reliability How has it stood up over time? I've only had it for a few days, so time will tell. So far, so good! General Your general opinion of this product. It may have been a bit much to purchase as an amp for a person just starting out playing guitar, but once you crank the volume and strike your first note, you'll be in love. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It does what an amp is supposed to. The footswitch is very responsive with no lag at all. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Since I'm a beginner, I'm probably not dialing it in as tight as an experienced player would, but as of now it sounds great to me. I do, however, find the bass to be sometimes overwhelming from time to time. The clean channel is great even when the volume is low. The OD channel sounds fine to me. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Perfect. The corner protectors are a nice touch. Action How was the action out of the box? N/A

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? I've had my Stage 60 for about a month now, and have taken the back off to examine tubes, speakers, etc. It's a clean design, clean build, and no corners were cut in construction. My biggest problem has been with the Seventy-80s that come stock. I have no idea how Celestion thought that these flabby, flaccid, almost-hit-the-tone-but-miss-on-most-levels noise boxes would be acceptable for anyone with ears. Stock tubes are unremarkable but inoffensive. However, the Celestion had to go. I'm anticipatin delivery of a Governor and Man-o-War today that should rectify the speaker issue. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Again, only had it for a month, but I have no problems with the overall build quality. You should be warned: this thing is a beast, and if you weigh less than the amp, you'll probably not want to gig with it - at least without wheels. Apparenty, the unit accepts a 10m thread for rollers. General Your general opinion of this product. I've heard peopel extol the wonder of Blackstar's tone, and heard others bag on its circuits. My experience is that I have fairly well stopped playing my JCM800 2210 and this amp is my new mainstay. I've been waiting for my entire life to have this range of tone in one amp. The ISF feature alone is tantamount to replacing Mark II and rectifier. And - no offense to Marshall - it's lovely to have a clean channel that's honest to God CLEAN. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? As stated, the HT-60 is an 80 lb. monster. Thank God it has built in handles on the sides. Apart from build, the controls are fairly intuitive and laid out in a manner that is extremely user friendly. I chose the HT-60 over the Soloist for three main reasons: 2x12 design, extra tone control on the clean tone stack, and the potential sonic advantages of picking up an extension cab and running it like a 4x12. I've no experience with the Soloist,but being a full-stack guy from way back, I felt a little more comfortable with more output options. I'm frankly glad I pulled the bigger trigger. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? The tone is fairly ajustable between 60s Twin to modern Rectifier - and just about everything in between. I've found a general range of tones that I'm ecstatic with, but I haven't even begun to touch on everything the amp offers. I play everything from classical to blues, rock, hair and thrash metal, and there's room for all of them in this box. I've been so enchanted by the tone that I'm only using the amp's reverb. I haven't even bothered with EQ. Just all around wonderful for everything I've asked of it. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I've got to say, they do a bang-up job on fit and finish, inside and out. No complaints at all there. Action How was the action out of the box? It took me about twenty minutes from powerup to find a number of tones that just kept getting better the more I futzed with the dials. Still excited about it just writing this. As stated above, there's still room for improvement, but for this price point? Can't be beat.

Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Action How was the action out of the box? Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Time will tell... Only just got it, and since my equipment goes out to shows regularly, it it ain't roadworthy it will show. Seems to be a pretty well-built amp though. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Time will tell... Only just got it, and since my equipment goes out to shows regularly, it it ain't roadworthy it will show. General Your general opinion of this product. I've wanted to get a BlackStar for a while now... just wasn't certain which model. I LOVE THIS AMP! Right out of the box it sounds great... All three channels really deliver exactly what I am looking for! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? yes very well made and heavy Reliability How has it stood up over time? have not had it long yet. General Your general opinion of this product. Great Sounding amplifier. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? na Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? na Finish How did the stain or paint job look? na Action How was the action out of the box? Great

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Very well built and solid. Try to pick it up and you will see what I mean! Reliability How has it stood up over time? I have had it only a month but it seems like it will last. General Your general opinion of this product. This is a high quality, high powered amp. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It feels like a monster of an amp Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Many different tones. A very flexible amp. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Very good, no flaws Action How was the action out of the box? not applicable

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? top notch Reliability How has it stood up over time? had it a moth so far so good General Your general opinion of this product. i love this amp have had it about a month now and it sounds better by the day!!the speakers are a bit harsh ive been playing it through a cab with vintage 30's and that is much smoother Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? it plays well. it is heavy. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? bright dark snappy chimey smooth harsh all that and eveything in between prolly the only thing it wouldnt do would be like death metal but it does get pretty heavy if you crank the gain and scoop it. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? the finish is sweet one of the selling points for me and the pics dont do justice to the amp Action How was the action out of the box? the nobs turn nice and smooth!

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Most definitely A+++++ Reliability How has it stood up over time? Haven't had it but a couple days but it seems like a very stout amp built with the highest quality. I'd recommend it toanyone. General Your general opinion of this product. Blackstar is the best overall out of the box sounding amp I have ever played. I've owned Marshall's (Modded jcm900), Mesa Boogie, Peavey 6505+ and several others and nothing compares. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? N/A Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Very bright and punchy. Clean was a little too bright at first but all in all a great amp for the price. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Gorgeous Action How was the action out of the box? No problems with tubes or anything. Sounded great right away and after a few days of playing the tubes are just getting better with nice warm tones. Took me about 30 minutes to dial in the exact sound I demand. Can't wait for a gig.

Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? great tone Finish How did the stain or paint job look? nice

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? nice quality Reliability How has it stood up over time? sturdy as heck General Your general opinion of this product. Bought product based strictly on Took a couple days to get dialed up. But once i did, purred like a kitten Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? great tone Finish How did the stain or paint job look? nice Action How was the action out of the box? just like any tube amp needs a couple days of playing to get it warmed up

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? The Best ... Reliability How has it stood up over time? Only Had a few week.. But it is a great looking amp , the 2 x12 Is a monster as far as combo amp are concerned General Your general opinion of this product. Well Built.. Sounds better than my Marshall MA100C ..Easier to deal with Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Looks kinda like leather.. Nice looking , but i recommend a road case if you use it out and about Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Many differant tones you can get.. all good Finish How did the stain or paint job look? Action How was the action out of the box? Jackson

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? I would say this is built like old Peavey's as far a build quality. the Cabinet is MDF. But in this price range you are not going to get a solid wood cabinet. Reliability How has it stood up over time? So far it has been a champ. It seems very well built. I am not crazy about the handle on top. I would not carry it by the handle. Good thing there side handles. This beast is HEAVY. General Your general opinion of this product. Very Pleased with this product. If you are in the market for a tube amplifier. Take a look at the Blackstar line. You will not regret it. They are very versatile and the price point is dead on. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? It is ALL Amp. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? It is a tube amp. they are built for tone. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? N/A Action How was the action out of the box? The Action was very quick and frantic. I was excited to open it up. So yeah... There was a good ammount of "action" Arnold would have been proud of me. Shot out to the Gov! HAHA!

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Very well made and dependable so far Reliability How has it stood up over time? Have owned for a month now, too early to tell,but I would suspect by the build quality if you treat her right she will reciprocate. General Your general opinion of this product. I have played through many amps and have owned nearly as many. I will make this short and to the point. For the price this amp really delivers some incredible boutique sounding cleans,crunch and on the verge of metal tones. The ISF really helps to dial in a sound to whatever song or genre you want to emulate. One of the strong suits I found was the effect loop and how well it preserves the tone of the amp when using effects. I use a Digitech drp 1000 and with the Blackstart it is a happy marriage of tone goodness. I have not been able to turn the volume past noon ( keep in mind you also have volumes on all three channels) This baby gets loud and the louder it goes the better the tube tone. I know $900 is still quite a bit of money to gamble on an amp many people are just hearing of, but I rolled the dice and came out a winner with this amp. Can not say enough good things about this amp. I have been playing nearly 20 years and this is by far the best sounding amp and it really helps you Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? n/a Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? n/a Action How was the action out of the box? n/a

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Reliability How has it stood up over time? So far so good. Preamp tube gone microphonic but that is not an issue with the amp itself. General Your general opinion of this product. I found you can just plug into this thing and start playing... no need for extra petals.. the cleans and drive channels are so good! A huge range of tone at your finger tips. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Finish How did the stain or paint job look? This thing is an eye pleaser. Sometimes I just sit and stare at it! Action How was the action out of the box? Top notch!