An amp, short for amplifier, is a crucial piece of equipment that boosts the signal from your guitar or other instruments, allowing you to control volume and shape your tone. Guitar amps come in various styles, including valve (tube), solid-state, and digital modelling, each offering unique sound characteristics. Whether you’re practicing at home, recording in the studio, or playing live, the right amp can make all the difference in achieving your desired sound—from clean and crisp to rich overdrive and distortion.
Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibrations into an electrical signal, which is then amplified. Unlike acoustic guitars, they rely on amplification for volume and tone shaping, making them highly versatile in genres like rock, blues, jazz, and metal. Electric guitars come in many body styles—solid, semi-hollow, and hollow—and feature different pickup configurations, neck types, and hardware. From smooth clean tones to aggressive distortion, they offer a wide sonic range, making them the backbone of modern guitar music.
A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.
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Blackstar Amplification is a British company founded in 2007 by former Marshall engineers with a vision to create versatile and high-quality guitar amplifiers and effects pedals. Known for blending the warmth of classic valve amps with modern technology, Blackstar offers features such as tone-shaping controls and power management, allowing musicians to tailor their sound and volume for any setting. Their product range includes everything from compact practice amps to powerful stage-ready models, making them popular with beginners and professionals alike. Trusted by many notable artists, Blackstar continues to innovate while maintaining a reputation for reliable, great-sounding gear.
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We emphasise a balanced combination of careful workmanship and selected materials. OUR GOAL – Your satisfaction is our top priority and takes centre stage.
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Verstärker im Pedalformat E-Gitarren Verstärker Gitarren We emphasise a balanced combination of careful workmanship and selected materials. OUR GOAL – Your satisfaction is our top priority and takes centre stage.
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Introducing LT Electric Guitar Pedals Blackstar’s award-winning, valve-driven HT Pedals are a key part of the company’s success and grace the pedalboards of the professional and amateur players around the globe. Now Blackstar introduces a series of 5 compact pedals, consisting of boost, overdrive and distortion tonally derived and inspired by our a…
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140 Built-in Guitar/Bass/Acoustic Effects with 45 Legendary Amp Models and 40 carefully selected IR Cabinet Simulations, 24-bit 44.1kHz Signal Processing 100 Built-in Drum Rhythms and 90 Seconds Looper, 198 Presets, Adjustable Signal Chain with Maximum 9 Simultaneous Effect Blocks Powerful HD Digital Modeling System delivering Organic Living Tone, …
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140 Built-in Guitar/Bass/Acoustic Effects with 45 Legendary Amp Models and 40 carefully selected IR Cabinet Simulations, 24-bit 44.1kHz Signal Processing 100 Built-in Drum Rhythms and 90 Seconds Looper, 198 Presets, Adjustable Signal Chain with Maximum 9 Simultaneous Effect Blocks Powerful HD Digital Modeling System delivering Organic Living Tone, …
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