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Alpha Stryke
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Lets see the guts. Seems cool hope it works out.
DA had a sig Marshall head prototype, never happened.
Funny he never endorsed "scammeron" but his name is all over those amps.
John Suhr modded his JMP's not scammeron.
DA had a sig Marshall head prototype, never happened.
Funny he never endorsed "scammeron" but his name is all over those amps.
John Suhr modded his JMP's not scammeron.
Techdeth
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Finally a mass produce Cameron Aldrich
Alpha Stryke
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If it were "hand wired" might consider, but if its mass produced PCB prolly pass as ive heard some blackstar stories.
napalmdeath
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Doesn't sound bad, actually.
Alpha Stryke
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Outdoor venue would be the test.
CarlF
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The test would be if it arrived from Sweetwater in working condition.
I wouldn’t mind having one of these, but I don’t trust Blackstar
I wouldn’t mind having one of these, but I don’t trust Blackstar
napalmdeath
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Are they back to building in Korea, or Chyna?
Alpha Stryke
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Prolly the Nam.
napalmdeath
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Viet Cong 100.
Kapo_Polenton
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doesn't sound bad but also doesn't sound "great". I find it fizzy with rounded edges which adds some squish yes, but doesn't cut like a Marshall imo. I'm surprised he loves the design and final product.
angelspade
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Hate the maroon tolex...But actually sounds pretty good.
SFW
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If I found a deal on a used one, I'd probably jump on it. Sounds better than anything Marshall has released recently...
glpg80
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They don’t release schematics and they are extremely challenging to repair given the complexity for the low cost.
I want one just to have around for a practice amplifier but I’d prefer a modded Marshall for better build quality. It has 6 voices but they could be condensed into 3 major ones and do just as well.
I also think all of the additional digital stuff makes it super risky to gig or carry around. If it drops off a cabinet you’re pretty fucked - I’ve seen 5150’s fall off a cabinet and keep on going just fine. I’m not a fan of toaster oven tube amps that are super fragile and insanely complex with no ability to repair them easily.
mentoneman
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that amp sounds like a fun one to play.
skoora
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Wonder if they’re using SMD’s on the board. Big reason why other Blackstars are insane for repairs.
IHateRap
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Da Ruby..yo!
Techdeth
RESIDENT ROCK PROFESSOR
I had a 5150Ii I used live for 5 years . Got beat up . Never change any tubes the entire time . It sounded the fucking same Everytime I turned it on . It was the most consistent amp ever . The indicator light was only thing that ever stopped working on it ever . I wish I had it still
ZEEGLER
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Did I miss something? These have been out for at least a year.
Alpha Stryke
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Lyle / tech & owner @ Psionic Audio sez to steer clear of the Blackstar stuff build quaility wize.
Bedroom player grade.
At this point i look at DA endorsements like Keith Urban QVC stuff.
Bedroom player grade.
At this point i look at DA endorsements like Keith Urban QVC stuff.
