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Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 40

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A smarter, louder starter guitar amp for helping shape your tone.

The ID:Core40 is a solid 40W entry-level guitar amplifier that provides incredible tone and flexibility thanks to a simple and intuitive control set with two 6.5" speakers which pr...

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A smarter, louder starter guitar amp for helping shape your tone.

The ID:Core40 is a solid 40W entry-level guitar amplifier that provides incredible tone and flexibility thanks to a simple and intuitive control set with two 6.5" speakers which provide super wide stereo for an immersive playing experience that will have you hooked on playing guitar.

ID:CORE represents the culmination of more than seven years' technical Research and Development. These amps have an intuitive control set like a traditional amp, but have the versatility of programmability. The unique controls allow you, the guitarist, to custom design your own sound. The Voice control has six different settings - Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD 1, OD 2. When used together with Blackstar's patented ISF control you can get the exact tone you're thinking of. The effects section delivers studio quality modulation, delay and reverb effects simultaneously that you can store with your sound.

Deep editing and storing of patches is simple using the Blackstar INSIDER software. Patches can be shared, uploaded and downloaded via the online community. The USB connector also allows you to record from your amp directly to your computer. An emulated output and MP3/line input complete the package. By using the unique Voice control and the patented ISF, ID:CORE Series amplifiers allow unparalleled flexibility and ease of use, enabling you to design the sound in your head and deliver it at home, in the studio or in rehearsal.

ID:CORE are small in size, but deliver huge tone - the perfect amps for budding guitarists who want to play better, faster.

Specifications

Power: 40W (solid state, stereo)
Single input
Voice control: Six different channels - Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD 1, OD 2 which, when used together with Blackstar's patented ISF control, give you the exact tone you're thinking of
Super Wide Stereo: Gives you an immersive sound experience that'll have you playing along to your MP3 backing tracks for hours
Speakers: 2x6.5 Blackstar
12 Effects: Vintage-style, studio-quality effects, including 3x modulation, 3x delay and 3x reverb effects, specially voiced for electric guitar and delivered in massive super wide stereo
Controls: Gain, volume, EQ/ISF, effects level, effect type, voice select
Stereo MP3/Line In: For great sounding jamming or listening to music in super wide stereo
USB Connectivity: USB audio for pro recording capability - easily get great tone recorded
Speaker Emulated Line Out for silent practice or recording
INSIDER GUI: INSIDER software gives you more - deep editing of your amp, exchanging sounds with the Blackstar Online Community and downloading artist patches - all for free
Share Patches: Store your CORE ID sounds - 6 internally or more via free INSIDER software and download or share patches online using the INSIDER community pages

6 reviews

jimmy_strummer

145

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Recently sold my Vox VT30 in favor of this ID:Core Stereo 40 so I could record silently in the event that I move out of my dad's place and into my old apartment. When I bought this amp used from someone on Craigslist for $120, it was honestly between this and a new Marshall Code amp, and this amp blew the Marshall out of the water. I was searching for a Green Day type tone and maybe if I had worked with the Marshall a bit more it could've gotten me there, but purely for its sheer plug-and-play ability, I felt I couldn't pass up the Blackstar. Plus, after taking it for a test drive plugging it straight from the headphone out into my DAW, it sounds great for silent recording!!

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8 months ago
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headwires_jj

130

An ASTOUNDING In Person Sound, Recording Always Has Too Little Distortion Or FAR To Much

Perfect For Any Beginner, Easy Controls And Plenty of Software Features, the Amp Is SO Incredible Live But On Record It Sounds Too Heavy Or Too Clean, I Paid $150 For Mine And Tbh That's A Fair Price! (You Should Save For Something Like An Orange IMO)

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10 months ago
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euan

218

Great Practice Amp

I personally use this at home as a practice amplifier. The settings are very good and you can create a very nice clean, rock or metal tone. Sadly, it just can't be heard at gigs and you can't fiddle with any Bass, mids or trebles.

Overall, still a good amp.

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over 3 years ago
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daniel_kreger

115

good for beginners

I customised the shit out of my one, but its not really that good.

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6 months ago
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jackn

251

Very good.

This is a really good practice amp but if you're recording professionally or playing live it is going to sound a bit almost.. digital?

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over 1 year ago
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gregor1006

130

Nice Sound

Good amp for the money and is good for Recording. ISF feature lets you choose if you want a more British sound or more of a American Sound.

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2 months ago
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