Open Box Blackstar Debut 100 R 100 W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp Level 1 Black
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Description
The Blackstar Debut 100R 1x12 combo amplifier delivers professional tone in an intuitive package. Designed for pedal players, the Debut 100R's discrete MOSFET preamp reacts to your effects chain like a traditional tube amp to provide a natural valve-like response. The patented ISF tone control offers ultimate sound customization, so you can shape your tone from classic American to British. With 100W of power, this lightweight amp can handle anything from bedroom jams to club gigs.
Authentic Valve-Like Response
Blackstar's exclusive discrete MOSFET analog preamp circuit recreates the natural compression and saturation of traditional tube amps. This responsive design means the Debut 100R interacts with your guitar and pedals as if it were an all-tube amp, allowing you to shape tone with subtlety and nuance. The result is an organic, fluid quality that inspires creativity.
Powerful Yet Versatile
With 100W of power, the Debut 100R provides ample volume for gigging and band rehearsals. For quiet practice or studio work, you can lower the wattage to just 5W. The amp's clean channel provides a perfect pedal platform with high headroom and shimmering highs. Switch to the overdrive channel for rich harmonic overtones and sustain inspired by Blackstar's high-end tube amps.
Shape Your Tone
The Debut 100R's patented ISF control is a revolutionary feature that lets you shift between American and British voicings for a range of classic rock tones. Roll the ISF knob to the left for crisp trebles and loose lows of British amps. Roll it right for the tight bass and open mids of American amps. Combined with the amp's EQ knobs, you have ultimate tonal flexibility.
Reverb and Power Control
The Debut 100R's digital reverb offers studio-quality spring and hall-style reverbs to suit any musical style. Adjust the reverb level to your liking, from subtle enhancement to washy, atmospheric effects. A power reduction control lets you drop wattage down to 5W, perfect for recording or practice at lower volumes while retaining the Debut 100R's dynamic, expressive tone.
Built for Pedals and Effects
The Debut 100R's series effects loop and footswitchable channels make it an ideal pedal platform. Connect modulation, delay and reverb pedals to the loop for lush soundscapes. Switch between the clean and overdrive channels with an optional footswitch (sold separately) to easily transition from sparkling cleans to smooth overdrive. The emulated line out also lets you record directly into your audio interface.
Features for Practice and Performance
This gig-ready amp includes everything you need for practice, recording and live playing. It has a line output with cabinet emulation for silent practice and direct recording, as well as a series effects loop for integrating your pedalboard. The Blackstar Debut 100R 1x12 combo also has a headphone output with stereo playback of line-level sources. Power reduction down to 5W means you can crank the amp at lower volumes. Vintage-inspired styling and a durable build make this an amp you'll enjoy using for years to come.



Features
- Discrete MOSFET preamp for valve-like response
- 100W of power with 5W option for versatile volume control
- 1x12" speaker combo
- Patented ISF control for American and British voicings
- Clean and overdrive channels with footswitch capability
- Digital reverb with adjustable levels for added depth
- Series effects loop and emulated line out for recording
Specs
- Power: 100W
- Channels: Clean and Overdrive (footswitchable)
- Voice switch: Clean Bright
- Bass, Middle, Treble and patented ISF
- "Plate" and "Hall" Reverb
- Speaker emulated line/headphone output: Yes
- Line input: Yes (stereo through headphones)
- Power reduction: Yes (down to 5W)
- Footswitchable: Yes (Channel and Reverb)
- Configuration: 1x12"
- Mains voltage input: Universal (100–240VAC)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 19.88" (50.5 cm) x 0 x 9.06" (23 cm)
- Weight: 27.65 lbs (12.54 kg)
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Reviewed by 2 customers
Finally found a great sounding light amp.
submitted7 months ago
byRob
fromnj
Very simple no menus to dive through just overdrive and two reverbs. If I want chorus, compression or another overdrive just use a couple pedals. I bought the Boss Katana sent it back, top of the line quilter sent it back. Re-lived my childhood and bought a Peavey and sold it. I lke my Bugera V22 head with separate speaker but I'm tired of carrying all this stuff around. I put the Blackstar side by side with the Bugera and this is the closest I have found to sounding like the Bugera which of course is a tube amp. And of course I must mention the price. You can't beat it for the price.
A truly great sounding amp
submitted8 months ago
byMatt
fromVista, CA
I have a Marshall Silver Jubilee half stack and a Victory Kraken preamp that I like to switch between. I wanted something more portable I can take places that (1) sounds great (2) not too heavy (3) solid state. I hate paying for tubes and don't want to have to maintain another set. Well, this is it. It's easy to dial in a sound. The gain is very usable, and I like the reverb, which is an anomaly because I generally hate the way a digital reverb can color a tone. It gets plenty loud and the 5w option keeps it bedroom-compatible. I would recommend this amp for beginners and intermediate players. Experienced players will have fun with this too, but it probably isn't going replace your MB Mark series or other quality high-gain amps.
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submitted2 years ago
asked bySarge
fromVirginia
Does it come with a footswitch?
No, it doesn't.submitted2 years ago
asked byPaul
fromWilmington De
I've become disenchanted with my Katana II 50 amp. Last week had a hard time hearing on stage. Would the Blackstar d100 be better with onstage volume? Will this be easier to monitor onstage vs my Katana II 50?
"Last week had a hard time hearing on stage" What about the times before that? I hesitate to tell you a 100 watts will give you better "stage" volume than 50. The difference in wattage is about 6 dB.submitted2 years ago
asked byGlen
from55428
How much does the blackstar debut 100r weigh
The 100R weighs 34 lbs.

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