The Blackstar Debut 100R takes the Debut range to the next level from the benchmark set by the award-winning Debut 50R. With more headroom than ever, it’s loud enough to fill any venue. This amplifier is a simple and elegant, no-fuss analogue alternative to entry-level digital modelling amplifiers, perfect for pedal players and those who value tone and usability over unnecessary features.
Blackstar Debut 100R 2x12 Features
100 Watt Combo Amplifier: Powerful enough for any setting, from bedrooms to stages.
2 Channels – Clean & Overdrive: Footswitchable channels based on Blackstar’s award-winning valve products.
Patented ISF Tone Control: Infinite Shape Feature allows for versatile tone shaping.
100W to 5W Power Reduction: Switchable power settings for full output or lower volume practice.
‘Plate’ and ‘Hall’ Reverb Options: High-quality reverb settings to enhance your sound.
Line In: Perfect for jamming along to tracks or listening to music.
Speaker Emulated Line Out: Allows for silent practice or direct recording with natural speaker simulation.
2×12" Custom-Designed Speakers: Delivers authentic Blackstar tones.
Series Effects Loop: For integrating your external effects seamlessly.
Playback of Line In Sources Through Headphones: Allows for convenient silent practice with playback functionality.
Dual Footswitch Control: For channel switching and enabling/disabling reverb (compatible with any 2-button latching footswitch, available separately).
Channels and Tone
Clean Channel: Voiced around the HT Series with a “Bright” switch and ample headroom, perfect for clean tones with clarity.
Overdrive Channel: Modeled after the St. James 6L6, capable of delivering tones from blues and classic rock to metal. Designed with valve tone recreation at its core, ensuring rich, dynamic overdrive tones.
Silent Practice and Recording
The Debut 100R features a headphone/recording output with detailed speaker simulation, making it ideal for silent practice and direct home recording. This output simulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet, providing an organic and natural sound.
Power Reduction
The power reduction switch allows you to take the amp from its full 100W output down to 5W, enabling you to play at lower volumes without sacrificing tone. This is perfect for practice sessions or smaller venues.
Footswitchable Channels
The amp includes dual footswitch control for seamless switching between the clean and overdrive channels and for enabling/disabling the reverb. This adds versatility to your playing experience, allowing for quick changes during performances (footswitch sold separately).
Blackstar Debut 100R 2x12 Specifications
100 Watt combo
2 Channels – Clean + Overdrive
Patented ISF tone control
100W – 5W power reduction
‘Plate’ and ‘Hall’ reverb options
Line In for jamming along or listening to music
Speaker emulated Line Out for ‘silent’ practice or recording
2×12" custom-designed speakers, producing true Blackstar tones
Series effects loop
Playback of Line In sources through headphones
Dual footswitch control for channel switching and enabling/disabling Reverb
Compatible with any 2-button latching footswitch (available separately)
Finish: Durable and stylish design with classic Blackstar aesthetics
The Blackstar Debut 100R is a versatile and powerful amplifier, designed to provide excellent tone and usability for guitarists of all levels. Whether you’re practicing at home, jamming with friends, or performing on stage, the Debut 100R delivers high-quality sound and flexibility, making it a valuable addition to any guitarist’s setup.
