Strictly devoted to the research and development of innovative sounds, Blackstar Amplification brings over fifty years of combined technical and design expertise to their diverse collection of guitar amps and bass amps. Since their inception in 2004, Blackstar amps have always prioritized versatility by incorporating elements from numerous sources of inspiration; vintage and modern, American and British, clean and driven; all to give the guitarist complete and total control over every element of their sound. From the practice room to the stage and studio, the excellence of a Blackstar is always on display, rigorously tested and built with the highest quality components to withstand the workload of heavy use. With Blackstar in their rig, a musician with that passion for self-expression can be confident that their gear is always up to the task.