Blackstar’s Debut combos might just be the best-looking beginner amps on the market

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New 10E and 15E amps boast ISF control and ‘tape’ delay effect

Blackstar has announced a pair of new beginner guitar amps, the Debut 10E and 15E, decked out in vintage cream and oxblood styling.

The 10W and 15W combos both feature clean and overdrive channels, with ambience courtesy of a built-in ‘tape’ echo effect.

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Blackstar Debut 10E and 15E guitar amps
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Blackstar’s patented Infinite Shape Feature adjusts the EQ sweep from American to British, while the 15E gets an additional tone control.

Line in and headphone/emulated line outs are also onboard - the amps’ pair of 3” speakers are designed both for guitar tones and music playback.

These look similar to the company’s previous LT-Echo combos, but we’d wager that new name and fresh looks are sure to attract more attention.

The Debut 10E and 15E are available later this year for $79 and $99 respectively. Head over to Blackstar Amps for more info.

Michael Astley-Brown
Michael Astley-Brown
Editor-in-Chief, GuitarWorld.com

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and over a decade's experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.

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