An FX Loop in a 50 watt amplifier! Excellent. Boss please take note. It's what you should have done with your Katana 50 MKII EX, instead of all those extra features beginners and just-play-at-home guitarists don't need. I wonder if this will force Boss to re-think.

@genghiskhando5507

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, MKII should have an effects loop

I am getting this amp delivered today, after doing plenty of research, that is. I am currently on my third brand of modeling amp. It's a month old and in for warranty repair. Each previous modeling amp had a different problem that boiled down to the computerization of components. I'm going back to basics with the Debut 50R. This set-up works for me. I don't want apps and downloads and updates. I just want to play.

@damasterkarej

Ай бұрын

How's your first impression?

@Masetheguitarman

Ай бұрын

I’m at the same point now in my playing journey. My debut will be here in a few days. What are your impressions of it? How does it handle pedals?

@larryg7806

Ай бұрын

@Masetheguitarman I think it handles pedals just fine. I have six different ones that I use. Not all at once, just for particular sounds when needed. I suggest experimenting with the loop and running them in-line. This amp is just what I needed.

@larryg7806

Ай бұрын

@damasterkarej This amp is very simple to operate. What a change. Reminds me of some amps I had years ago. I watched the KZread video reviews, but I needed to see and hear for myself. I don't use a lot of gain like some reviewers do, just enough to get the right tone. I actually run a clean tone more often than not. The tone controls on my guitars sound more responsive through this amp. I like the 50w/5w switch. The other extras on this amp surprised me, too. I suggest trying the Debut 50 and determine if it fits your style and sound.

This looks like the amp I've been waiting for, I was looking into a katana 50 but I'll take this + pedals any day

@kimmolingonheimo

Жыл бұрын

years ago I was saving 300€s to buy a Katana 50 , now I have a marvellous Fender Stage 100 ( mint condition!) and a very good Harley Benton Mosfet Lead 65W( sounds 100W, very warm jazzy tone, the older version Mosfet Lead with a very good Celestion G12T speaker!), this Blackstar could be a good spare amp, the speaker is 4 Ohm, so my HarleyBentons Celestion speaker 4 ohm should fit! Speakers make a lot ot the tone, I think the Blackstar deserves a better one...( then again the demos might have brannew speakers it takes time to play them in!) I lost interest in the Katana for the computer reasons: I even read somewhere that you can start the amp wrongly: so it shuts up and has to be taken to shop!! Ha Ha! that was the thing I thought: keep your computers I want a straight solid state amp for my carefully chosen pedals!!! CHEERS, Kimmo in Finland

@TheSavagederek

Жыл бұрын

Did you end up getting it ? I'm the same , I'm torn between this , the Katana mk11 50 and the Line 6 Catalyst 60 . The thing is this looks simpler with a good reverb built in , and I prefer using pedals , than faffing around setting the effects built in . Plus that Cream and Burgundy would look ace with my Olympic White Strat which has aged to a nice creamy colour and it's got a Tortoiseshell plate lol .

@evanmaier2551

Жыл бұрын

@@kimmolingonheimo I found a used katana 100 mk1 for a good price. I'm in Canada so the black Star was hard to find. I have a few settings that sound great and don't mess with the app much

@fadlyhans82

Жыл бұрын

If you have pedals, this is the amp for you. I needed a practise amp as it’s just for 1-2 hours a day. I can’t used the tube amp due to its volume. This by far is superior for my use. It’s just a great amp for its price.

@joesmith8398

2 ай бұрын

It would be nice if they came out with a 2x12 combo as well.

Well..... I'm sold, mine arrives this afternoon. Looking forward to recording with it. Thank you again Andertons.

Very cool to hear the trio in the demo.

That clean les paul middle position is the best sound I've heard on this channel in ages (apart from that strymon thing that sounds like a symphony)

Finally. I respect modeling amps but ive hated that the Katana and the likes had so many options. This is what i wanted. Something simple that can take pedals.

I am happy it's Analog and has a FX Loop. Blues On....💙

Really tasty phrasing at the end there, Pete 🎸

I love the look of the cream with burgandy grill model . Very nice sound as well .

Pete, Very Tasty playing in out track. MORE PLEASE.

My gosh Captain, that opening lead was sweet!

I already ordered one. Love Blackstar!

@TheSavagederek

Жыл бұрын

Is it good ?

@sebastiendeheaulme125

5 ай бұрын

Hello and sorry to ask. I have also one (sounds great) but I have buzz when I plug any of my guitars. The more I turn volume / watts / gain up the more it buzzes. Do you have buzz also with it or not ? Thanks for your support.

Seemed to sound pretty good for the cost. And with affordable pedals and guitars. Definitely something to look into.

Howdy all, I ordered a new Debut 50r Yesterday (Friday) and it just came, the next day!!! (said it was gonna come monday) 🤟😆 ....Fair do's, Andertons as always Fantastic... Keep it up Capn 👍 Awesome

As an easy and not so delicate (no tubes) grab and go amp for small solo gigs, alongside my rather nice pedalboard, I will definitely look into this. I reckon it could definitely benefit from a speaker upgrade too! Love how it’s not a digital amp.

One of the key differences between this and the Katana would be the lack of inbuilt effects in this Blackstar which I actually think is a point in the Blackstar’s favour. What you’ve essentially got here is a reliable, decent sounding, probably lightweight pedal platform with absolutely nothing else you don’t need, whereas the katana can be used for that, it still does have a lot of extra stuff that someone with a pedalboard is probably not looking for. Chuck a new speaker in this amp and you have yourself a real winner, you know these will be selling for absolute peanuts on the used market in 10+ years too!

@TheSavagederek

Жыл бұрын

But the 50w Katana has no effects loop .

@lucid_delirium976

9 ай бұрын

What's a good speaker replacement for the debut 50?

@JohnDoe-xl1ig

7 ай бұрын

I have the katana the effects are cool I guess but theyre not as good as pedals... I dont use effects I also dont rly use that amp much at all. I like this blackstar more for this sitting around in living room playing.

@larryg7806

Ай бұрын

I agree, and lightweight? Under 20 pounds! I thought it was a typo. You don't need to haul around a boat anchor to get the sound you want. You could add a few pedals or not, but maybe the challenge is to use what you got. The epitome of plug-n-play.

Definitely you guys can do more jam sessions like this at the end of your videos!

To be honest, I'm just watching for the jams between you two. Any chance of a compilation through the years?

@damasterkarej

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Bring back Andertons Jams!

@abeanx

Жыл бұрын

I agree with this 200% the jams between these 2 are always amazing.

@sesa2984

Жыл бұрын

I skip all jams to get to the info. To each her own.

@littlewoodenboy1971

Жыл бұрын

Better than a compilation - I’d love to see these 2 actually do a set with an audience.

Sat in on a gig saturday , first time with the debut , was outside unmiced playing blues slightly dirty sound with a tremolo pedal . It absolutly was top class i was blown away and got a lot of nice comments too

Inject that outro jam straight into my veins. Top form, fellas

Awesome little sign off jam!

Sounds great with the Humbuckers. Not as fan of single coil pickups personally. They can be dialed in, but takes longer, but I do like singles in the neck position. Great for mellow stuff, some leads. I like the fatter sound from humbuckers in the bridge. Love the amp. They been making some great stuff lately!

Well done Blackstar , nice price , good sound , A bloody FX LOOP !! ( whether you use it or not ) take note everyone else . Most weekend pub / club players should be happy with this one , and give it two or three years, I’ll be happy to pick one up as a spare for a ton . I know Blackstar are a bit marmite , some hate them , some love them , depending on if you’ve used one already or had bad experience . My 50 watt club valve head sits ready for any gig life may throw at it , but will usually use my Katana 100 combo till it drops as its light ‘ish and convenient . Nice one !

Love the ode to certain magazines in your photo- Lee's strategic placement of his arm etc. The good old days huh chaps?🤣

The amount of 'gear per $ spent' you get today is just incredible. I would gig with many of the sub 250$ amps and sub 400$ guitars availibe today without hesitating.

Really nice rhythm playing from the Captain, as well as his usual excellent leads. As someone practicing to try to get better at an older age, you are very inspirational!

@StreetPreacherr

Жыл бұрын

Even getting into the BASS!

@robertgreeneiii7641

Жыл бұрын

Yea man the more i hear Captain play the more i enjoy his playing.

@kimmolingonheimo

8 ай бұрын

im 58 in October, now how young is tha Cptn?

Love the FX loop, the 5 watt mode, the look and the no fuss approach to this amp. Was thinking of the Spark 40 and BOSS Katana, but I kind of hate the fuss that comes attached with all the apps and patches and whatnot. I like simple no fuss amps, and this looks like it would give me a great platform for pedals which I really like

That amp will give some variety for the Sounds Like team, that's for sure.

Hey Captain and Pete! I've gotten addicted to watching your videos, the only downside is my bank account is suffering because I keep buying the guitars and gear your reviewing, but heck, he who dies in the end with the most gear wins! Thanks for the video, an escape from my terribly boring life. Rock on brothers.

nice jam!

Seems to be okay. - a glowing review. 👍😀

i will buy this one..becaurse of the vintage looks..beautiful!😊

This plus an affordable multifx unit like a headrush or something would be perfect for a first gigging set up or even a small gig amp for professionals, even a good backup amp.

after this review..i bought 2 debuts ( stereo) with the boss me 90 .. GREAT.!... for small/ medium gigs..❤

"Band Jams" need to become a thing on this channel.

Cool amp. You should test it against Marshall MG50 on one side and Blackstar HT-20 on other. It's like old classic vs tube. And Katana, because there's always Katana :) Oh, and hello to Tay! Happy to See you again!

Love my aged lemon Epi! Would love to give this new amp a whirl

Fresh cut Captain!! :)))))

Seems like a great amp for the price. I love my Katana and my Crush 60, but this looks like a great affordable alternative for someone who wants simplicity. Would love to hear it really put to the test some more. Let Oz play some doom through it, and give Dave a couple cans of Coke and an hour alone in a room with out 😁

Love to hear a Gretsch through one of those amps.

That dragon fruit Silver Sky looks awesome. Looks way better in this video compared to the studio shots on the website.

@kyle8575

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Now I’m wondering if the color grading / lighting is incorrect on the videos or the studio shots

Mine should be here tomorrow.

Now wait a minute, you can't just break out that awesome hollow body at the end without telling us anything about it. What is that beauty? Awesome video by the way.

wowww..the vintage looks!..and sound for rehussal..sorry my english is bad 😅

As a newish guitarist, I'd prefer this over the Katana (which I used to own). The reason is mainly due to simplicity. The Katana just has too much fiddly stuff, and the Tone Studio software is rubbish. I find that I'd rather have a simple amp and shape my tone through pedals that I choose.

Pete is so good. 😊

Is it time for Andertons to get a pleck machine? Enjoyed the show. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍Respect to you fellas

I have the cherry sunburst H7V and am curious how you had the knobs on the vintage sunburst Pete's playing (and the amp knobs too for that matter). It really is a great sounding package.

Same form factors as the Studio 10. Clever.

Still waiting for te comparisson video with the Boss Katana. Anyhow, i bought it a few weeks ago and i love it. It sounds amazing, takes pedals really well and it's freaking loud. Now al i need is a footswitcht but i don't know wich one to get.

@Captain Lee BTW, what happened to the Decibel meter you guys had in the back corner?

I can hear Ola in the back going, "it chugs!"

The Anderton's All-Stars need to get out and gig! This must happen, make it so Captian!

Are they making a 50w head of these amps? They sound really good.

This makes me think more of the Orange CR60 than the Boss Katana, with the more classic styling and the all-analog design. I found the Orange CR60 to be my favorite solid state amp, so I'm really curious about trying this new Blackstar solid-state amp and seeing how it compares!

@TheSavagederek

11 ай бұрын

I love the Orange but the 60watt pro Crush is currently over £400 so more than twice the price .

@Coolbeans1492

6 ай бұрын

@@TheSavagederekbut is it twice as good?

Dang it! I just bought a Fender Champion 50xl. I'd take an all analog Blackstar amp over the Champ any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Great video guys! You're playing is killer and that amp sounds really good. Guess I'll have to see what the guitar shop will give me in trade in.

@compucorder64

Жыл бұрын

I tried a Champion 100. And it's hard to tell, but to be honest, I think it sounded better than this. At least on clean tones to dirty. Might be worth trying the older Vox Pathfinder 15R too. Mine sounds better than the Champions, though it won't go as loud and is a tighter / punchier sound. (other downside is they aren't the very quitest amp - they do seem to suffer a bit of hiss/hum)

@mattsikes919

Жыл бұрын

@desmondfitzgerald6952 I haven't had the opportunity to play through a Champ 100. I had the 40 but I just couldn't get into the tone. I got the 50xl because of the Celestion Midnight 60 speaker thinking that it would do the trick and it does sound infinitely better. To the point that I'm considering replacing the speakers in my Bugera 1x12 cabs with Midnight 60s. It does help but the tone just isn't quite there. I have a Blackstar 5w tube head and I've had the id core 40w. Blackstar has something in their tone that I just love. They're definitely harder hitting in the muds and the ISF control is amazing. I have their tube dual distortion and dual drive pedals. Both have the ISF control and it really does help shape your tone to exactly where you want it. I can only imagine how well those pedals would sound with the Debut 50

@compucorder64

Жыл бұрын

@@mattsikes919 I do think, if the amplifier circuit is decent enough, it's mostly about the speaker and cab. That's why the Vox Pathfinder 15R is good. It's a nice sounding speaker + cab combo. And the tremelo is a nice sounding circuit too, reverb not bad either. The driven sound does the choppy stabby VOX sound well enough too, though it's more the cleaner sound I like.

@mattsikes919

Жыл бұрын

@@compucorder64 I completely agree with that. The cab construction and the speaker really dictate the tone.

3:52 omg I just watched Reservoir Dogs last night lol

Well, it looks good.

I love my 50 r.

@mrbas5150

2 ай бұрын

How's the clean headroom, loud enough for gigging?

Sounds awesome - but as far as i see, there is no Master-Volume, is it? On 4 Cable-Methode i like to switch between preamp (Stompmode) and poweramp (Amp-Simulation).

How has this not popped up in my searches? I’ve been wanting to graduate to a guitar with an effects loop, yet within my budget and sill with just as much power as mi current Vox Cambridge 50, which I love, only it has no FX Loop and the flimsy little adapter it uses for power has some sort of short in it that causes it to emit an alarming shower of sparks every time I plug it in, which I must unplug and re-plug it before I am able to power her up.

Tone's by far nicer on this one than most all at this price...

i remember when the Andertons channel first started with Lee and Chappers. Lee was a little hesitant with his lead playing at the time, but now when a video opens and I close my eyes, I can't tell if the melodic leads are Pete or Lee!

Looks like 249 USD at Sweetwater, and has a passing resemblance to the Gamma G50 Guitar center has been selling for a while.

I find the HT 1, 5, 20 being hybrid do a dark and warm distortion. To warm. Not enough treble even with boost and EQ pedals. Is this similar?

For me the Orange Crush 35rt is more of a competitor in the same range and features than the boss Katana.

Blues Cube for the non-tube non-cash-flush crew.

What happened to the Captains home made pedalboard?

Which amplifier sounds better to you boss katana 50 mk2 or blackstar Debut 50R?

Why wasn't the decibel meter in this video 😢 I wanted to know exactly how "quiet" the 5 watt mode is when cranked compared to the 50 watt mode

Any idea how this works with a looper in the effects loop?

I think it would be cool if you did of a comparison of this with the Katana and Orange 35rt. Katana because of the same volume, and Orange because if the all analog circuit. Honestly I like the blackstar sound in videos. And the fact they made a Katana “competitor” is intriguing to me. Personally, I don’t like the Katana sound, but it has enough volume for gigs. And now that this out, I wanna see if it too can play some gigs. (I mean they are the same wattage so I’d expect you can play it at gigs.)

Would love to hear this with some basic pedals, say a TS-9, BOSS SD-1, DD-8 , RV-6 etc. Perhaps even a stereo setup using two of these amps, they seem cheap enough to buy two ! -Cheers ! 👍

2 × blackstar r50 with the boss me90 ( stereo)..what do you think?.. good option for small live gigs?

Where did the decibel-o-meter go?

i remember pete demoing the Mesa 5/50 express. Kind of the tube version of this amp. I think I would rather cary the blackstar.

Sounds plenty good to me

What’s the old saying? “Give a Dane a Sire and a Blackstar” and you’ll have tone for days.

Awesome !! Reminds me of the Hughes & Kettner "Edition" amps ! , The Blackstar is 3 times more AFFORDIBLE than an ORANGE CR 60 - cr 35 too ! May get one !

I'd love to see Blackstar go after the Tone Master series, a nice clean amp with reverb and trem only. No OD channel and a nice sturdy pine cab.

@Frozenguy1

Жыл бұрын

Kind of like a solid state version of the artist series?

If you haven't done one already, could you maybe do a video on "what makes a good pedal platform" and compare whether tube amps take pedals better than solid state ones?

@NintenDub

Жыл бұрын

Those days are over. It's just straight product videos now,sadly

@sordel5866

Жыл бұрын

@@NintenDub We've certainly had a slew of product videos recently but Lee is too canny to build a channel and then just go the Sweetwater route. I do think that they try to get too many videos shot in a day, though ... I'm sensing a bit of exhaustion creeping in.

what happened to the db meter?

Which foot controller is compatible with this amp?

How does this stack up to the Katana 50?

Would anyone recommend this amp to use for electric as well as acoustic guitar?

The amp's speaker has a very small magnet for a 12". I'm waiting to see videos comparing different speakers.. The stock speaker sounds very nice, but i bet a quality speaker would make this amp sound absolutely incredible.

@cavanray6742

7 ай бұрын

​@@jnixo9900weber will do it.

Hi everyone. Can somebody please help me? Which is a good footswitch to go with this amp? - I want to switch between clean & dirty, & have the 2nd switch controlling the reverb on & off. Appreciate advice, thanks.

would be nice to compare the katana 50 to this amp ... same dinky magnet 12 inch speaker (could be the same)... small cab.. same wattage. Another thought.. There is almost no solid state (not modeling) gigable amps anymore. The roland JC series, Larger roland blues cubes (not cheap), The orange crush 60/120 or the super crush 100, the quilter Avitor amp, .. Blackstar could easily make a debut 100 amp with an all analog three channels instead of two, 100W, (class D) a larger cab and a speaker with a heavier magnet and a lot of players would like such a simple gigable cheap amp .

Could either of you, Pete or Lee gig with this amp?

Katana 50 is one alternative, but wouldn’t the Orange Crush 35RT be an analogue contender?

@davidpenwell3432

Жыл бұрын

Orange has more of a British rock sound. All depends on what you're into.

@motorrebell

Жыл бұрын

Blackstar has definiteley a BRITISH ROCK sound ! Orange is OVERPRICED , Thnx to the "IFS" control , Blackstar has a BRITISH & AMERICAN Voicing , ( Blackstar was founded by a Former Marshall AMP employees ! )

What guitar is the captain using? Is it a prs silver sky se or the normal one?

@stofftierparty

Жыл бұрын

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A two channel fifty watt amp with a twelve inch speaker, effects loop, and line out is a beginner amp? 🤔

What Ohm speaker does the Blackstar Debut 50R 1 x 12-inch 50-watt come with? I have a warehouse veteran 30 that's 8ohm that I would like to put in it if I can.

@kimmolingonheimo

Жыл бұрын

thats 4 ohm, luckily I have a good Celestion 4 ohm in my other amp..., but the money is scarce! this seems like a very balanced straight solid state amp for my jazzy pedals, and the IFS control seems to darken the tone= jazzy!

I watch TheGuitarGeek and he claims the Clean Channel of the 50R breaks up way too soon, therefore a loss of Head Room. Do you find this to be true? Also, do you carry the Authorized Blackstar Covers the the Debut 50R with the Blackstar LOGO? Thanks guys.

can you practice with a band ? then i buy this beautiful vintage looking amp!😊

D*mn! that was Captain in the beginning? Polyphia better watch out. I just bought the 15e didnt consider it to be a practice amp. It sounded really good to be a practice amp 😅

Up to your usual shenandertons.

SECOND ? The amp sounds pretty good but I expect the homework they did on their pedals took care of the preamp in this pedal. Excellent amp for the money. I have an old Plexi but I could get thru a gig with this without any grief, lol 😇

Not generally a fan of Blackstar but this actually sounded pretty good to me. Big question is if it is too loud for a kid to use as a home practice amp? My Rocker 15 at 0.5 w is loud so was considering a Katana but would prefer a simple amp and pedals rather than apps and menus.