Blackstar Venue Series HT Club 40 40W Tube Guitar Combo Amp  

I love the various sound options. However, I personally do not really hear a huge difference in a few of the settings such as the "dark/bright" and also, ISF (Infinite shape feature) could stand out a bit more than it does.

Don't get me wrong there are plenty of sound variations that will blow your mind. The volume is perfect for playing out at clubs but I actually cant wait to buy the speaker cabinet to put this amp over the top.

Youtube has some good videos where you can see what I mean. Also, I believe the Blackstar website also has a ton of recordings of the various settings as well. There is a lot of versatility here and it is fun/easy to figure out. 

Besides looking cool... the material used is tough. I've been using it to play out at clubs and it is holding up great.

Honestly, for what you get... I'm surprised it didnt cost more. The sound quality is amazing. I really wanted a Marshall, but after owning this, I have no regrets at all. In my opinion it sounds even better the louder you crank it.

It's an awesome tube amp - If you buy it - You wont regret it.

I just got this amp the other day , and I can see already this is going to be my favorite. I have had numerous amps in my 30 + years of playing Fenders , Marshall's, Carvins, Peavey you name it. This Blackstar really and truly beats em  all. Yeah its made overseas, yeah it's not expensive, but it sounds amazing. Metal , blues, classic rock, it does it all. The different voicings for the dist channel really give you options. If you play rock, you can't go wrong with this amp for the price. Well built, maybe a little heavy at 50 + pounds, but lighter than my Marshall ,or my fender. 5 stars in my opinion , but who am I , just a working musician.....lol

Seems to be built very well real sturdy, looks great too

Great  value for the money

The different voicings, for both the clean and dirty channel give this amp great versatility . Reverb is good with two different  colors if you will, kinda dark and a bright side like a fender

Completely shapable tone yet simple to control, amazing reverb. Truly can find "the sound in your head" and easily project it with 40watts of tube power and a 12" speaker

really put together well, cosmetically stunning, sound clarity is stellar

worth every penny, and with some tlc will last years

I blew some fuses in an amp ive had for years and when i took it in for factory warranty repair i was informed i wouldnt get it back for several weeks...i had a show the following week and a big one at that. So i needed a new amp, and after being thoroughly impressed with my blackstar ht overdrive pedal ive used for the past few years i was confident that blackstar amps would be a wise choice. Boy i couldnt have been more right, the controls are simple and user friendly, the reverb is perfect, the tonal control available is phenomenal, the power is perfect for jams, practices, and gigs, the speaker clarity is crystal clear, and the amp is cosmetically sound. since ive had it even the old school cats that swear by fender amps and vox etc. have asked me about the amp and told me how impressed they were with it. Way to go blackstar, keep it up, im hooked.

What can I say? This amp cannot be simpler to use. You see a dial, you turn the dial, you get a clear effect. The knobs are sleek, comfortable, and extremely visible for those mid-show adjustments. You've got a punchy overdrive that'll drop your jaw, a face melting range of gain settings, and a clean tone that'll melt your heart. Flip this baby around and you've got not only three speaker inputs, but a light/dark reverd switch, a built in effects loop, emulated speaker output, and level switch all in one neat package. Can't ask for more than that!

In addition to looking sleek, this thing is built to last. After dragging this thing all across georgia, I can't tell you how many times I've been impressed with it's build. Not a single knob off, not a loose switch, and certainly no electrical problems. You can tell this amp has some top-notch craftmanship put into it just by picking it up. It's as solid as a rock. The celestion speaker won't ever let you down, and the plugs and switches are locked down tight.

Not much to say here. A quick price check on other amps with the same features will tell you all you need to know.

This amp will stay with you for a lifetime with some simple tlc. It's got all the features you need as a home guitarist, and holds it's own against larger combo amps during a live show. If you're looking for a good amp to invest in, this is your best bet. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

finally a great combo that does not brake the bank . do yourself a favor befor you get your next combo , give it a try , you will thank me !!!!