Blackstar Debut 50R Black 50Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier with Reverb

Solid-state Cleans, Tube-inspired Overdrive

The Blackstar Debut 50R Black transistor guitar combo is the ideal choice for aspiring guitarists looking for an affordable, good-sounding instrument for home practice, rehearsing with a band and performing in clubs. It features a MOSFET preamp with tube amp response and two channels (Clean, Overdrive) built to the specifications of Blackstar’s HT-20R MkII and the modern British St. James 6L6 overdrive. The focus on the practical side of things is well documented by the EQ/ISF function, where turning the potentiometer switches between American and British sound character, built-in digital reverb (plate and hall reverb available), effects loop for integrating your favourite pedal effects, mp3/line in input for external audio sources, line out with cabinet simulation for recording or quiet, undisturbed playing with headphones on, and footswitch input (compatible Blackstar FS-8 or FS-18 footswitches not included).

MOSFET preamp for hot tube-style tones
For players who prefer the lush, warm sound of a clean electric guitar, solid state can often serve as a superior solution — it’s long been the de-facto standard in many jazz guitar circles for a reason. However, replicating the raw, dynamic feel of a front-loaded tube amplifier has historically proved difficult for amplifiers without a set of glowing glass tucked away inside the cabinet. Thankfully, the Blackstar Debut 50R offers the best of both worlds, sporting a 2-channel design with a built-in MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) preamp that produces dirty tones nearly indistinguishable from a traditional tube amp. Simply swap to the overdrive channel to access rich, saturated tube-style dirt tones that beautifully replicate the feel and touch-sensitive response of the world’s most iconic tube amplifiers!

Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) dials in your drive tones
The all-analog Blackstar Debut 50R packs a massive spread of tones by virtue of its Blackstar’s Infinite Shape Feature (ISF). When turned fully counterclockwise, you’ll lend an American characteristic to your voice, with a tight bottom end and aggressive middle range. Turned all the way to the right, you’ll enjoy more of a British vibe with a woodier sound that’s less aggressive. However you dial in the Debut 50R, you’ll enjoy a musical response that commands attention. The Blackstar Debut 50R’s speaker-emulated output delivers the sound of a miked-up cabinet, even with the volume down. Connect to your audio interface or a PA system and enjoy great tone. It also produces inspiring sounds when you wear headphones, which is great for late-night practice and tracking.

Features:

• A 50-watt all-analog solid-state combo inspired by the non-nonsense workflow of old-school tube and solid-state amplifiers
• An excellent alternative for guitarists seeking the pristine purity of solid-state in a non-modeling, non-digital design
• Custom-designed 12-inch Blackstar speaker delivers a rich, full-range sound with a powerful low end
• 2-channel design allows you to instantly toggle between clean and dirty tones with a footswitch
• Discrete MOSFET preamp delivers dynamic overdrive tones that sound straight out of a hot tube amplifier
• Rear effects loop allows you to integrate your favorite time-based and modulation pedals after the MOSFET preamp
• Speaker-emulated line-out/headphone jack for easy direct monitoring and noise-free recording
• ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) takes you from a tight American sound to a more open and woody feel with the twist of a knob
• 3-band EQ and Clean/Bright switch to sculpt your tone for any application
• Spacious-sounding onboard reverb with distinct plate and hall settings
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• Type: Solid State
• Number of Channels: 2 channels, 4 voices
• Total Power: 50W (5W setting)
• Speaker Size: 1 x 12″ Custom-Designed Speaker
• Reverb: Plate, Hall
• EQ: 3-band EQ, ISF (OD channel), Bright switch (clean)
• Inputs: 1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8″ (line in)
• Effects Loop: Yes
• Headphones: 1 x 1/4″ (headphones/line out)
• Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4″
• Footswitch Included: No
• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
• Manufacturer Part Number: DEBUT50RBLK
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Weight & Dimensions Include Package

• Weight (including package) 10.4 kg
• Dimensions (including package) 56.5 x 48.0 x 33.5 cm