During the 2014 Winter NAMM Show, the Guitar World crew visited the Blackstar Amplification booth to check out — and hear — the company's new ID:Core amplifier series.
From Blackstar:
The new, affordable ID:Core Amplifier Series features the core attributes of Blackstar’s original ID:Series. These programmable, wide-stereo guitar combo amps are small in size, but they deliver huge tone.
Well-suited for personal practice or bedroom jamming along with a CD or MP3 player, they’re available in 10-, 20- and 40-watt configurations. Additional features include Six onboard voices, effects and INSIDER GUI software for creating, storing and sharing patches.
Available March 2014.
U.S. Street pricing:
- ID:Core 10: $99
- ID:Core 20: $149
- ID:Core 40: $199.
For more information, visit blackstaramps.com.
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