Blackstar Debut 50, 2 Guitar Combo Amplifier, Cream (DEBUT50R)

I was looking for a small non-digital, solid-state 50 watt combo that wouldn't break my back taking it to and from practices and gigs. I happened to see a ad for the 50R, and it seemed to check all my boxes. After reading a few reviews, watching a few videos on the amp, and checking out the Blackstar website, I pulled the trigger and ordered one... When it came in, I immediately tried it out with several of my single-coil and HB guitars, and all I can say is WOW, this amp definitely performs well above what you pay for it!!! The amp seems built well, only weighs around 20 pounds, and has a very small footprint. I ordered the one with the cream tolex and wine grill. I decided to try another speaker in it (not that there was anything wrong with the stock speaker), so I installed a Celestion V-Type, which made it sound ever better!!! The reverb sounds good and I like the 5 watt setting. Definitely a great amp for the money...

Excellent amp. Plain no extras but performs real well. Has high gain and chorus, you can literally use these two effects alone and sound good.

Just got this amp , sold by Sweetwater shiipped by Amazon in two days , very well packaged ! In three boxes this amp was not getting damaged in shipping ! So just tried it out for a few and am very happy with it thus far , the reverb is amazing and thank you Blackstar for putting reverb on this and it is a great reverb . The clean tones are good , the overdrive is good , it took to the pedal well , it has everything I wanted in a amp . My last amp was a huge 400 watt Fender 1989 model and that thing was a beast to carry around but truly amazing in its own right . I hope that Blackstar amplifiers are as long lived . This is my first Blackstar amplifier . Now hunting down a footswitch which has thus far not been found . Thanks Blackstar , Sweetwater and Amazon for this great offering . Update : Issue with the amplifier already , volume on clean channel does not work until you put it at about 4 and the volume on the clean channel is very low . There are cut out in sound , not good . First Blackstar amp likely the last one as well . This amp has been only tried out a few times as of having several amplifier models trying out at the same time , so it has not been used non stop or put through any hard paces .

I am a long time tube amp guy who is still gigging later in life. I wanted to try a solid state amp that would be lighter to carry around to gigs but still sound decent. The Blackstar Debut 50r has exceeded all of my expectations. It is simple to navigate, the tone is great, and it just rocks! I've played it with a Stratocaster, a Telecaster, and an Esquire - it cuts through just fine. I've even seen an Instagram video where Sammy Hagar is using one of these in a practice room while on tour. Players expect this to be a modelling amp. It is not. It is an analog setup based on the Blackstar tube amps. Two channels; one clean, one distortion. I am a classic rock type of player. I'm using just one pedal for some solo stuff, but mostly relying on the volume on the guitar for solos versus rhythm volume. It cleans up nice when I roll off the volume. I love this amp.

Excellent sound and quality for the money.Extremely impressed.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I picked this for it's low weight & versatility. I'm 70 & disabled & can't lug around even a 10-15# amp anymore. At under 7# this is perfect. I also don't need to play over a band, just need to play WITH a couple if acoustic instruments yet still get the sounds the songs need. This little grm is perfect for these needs. Very, very happy.

Great little amp for the price. Plenty loud enough for practice and smaller venues. I would like to find a cover to fit to protect the look that awed my mates. Update. After using about 10 hours, it failed. Amp came on but had no output. Well within return window but a shame because I really liked the amp - could be just a fluke but I will probably try something different to replace it with.

Excellent sound quality, works very well. A little bigger than I had expected but pleasantly surprised. Beautiful appearance and craftsmanship. This amp is powerful & works very well with my foot pedal & guitars for incredible sound & effects.