Blackstar Debut 50R 1 x 12 inch 50-watt Combo Amp – Black

MOSFET preamp for hot tube-style tones

For players who prefer the lush, warm sound of a clean electric guitar, solid state can often serve as a superior solution — it’s long been the de-facto standard in many jazz guitar circles for a reason. However, replicating the raw, dynamic feel of a front-loaded tube amplifier has historically proved difficult for amplifiers without a set of glowing glass tucked away inside the cabinet. Thankfully, the Blackstar Debut 50R offers the best of both worlds, sporting a 2-channel design with a built-in MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) preamp that produces dirty tones nearly indistinguishable from a traditional tube amp. Simply swap to the overdrive channel to access rich, saturated tube-style dirt tones that beautifully replicate the feel and touch-sensitive response of the world’s most iconic tube amplifiers!

Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) dials in your drive tones

The all-analog Blackstar Debut 50R packs a massive spread of tones by virtue of its Blackstar’s Infinite Shape Feature (ISF). When turned fully counterclockwise, you’ll lend an American characteristic to your voice, with a tight bottom end and aggressive middle range. Turned all the way to the right, you’ll enjoy more of a British vibe with a woodier sound that’s less aggressive. However you dial in the Debut 50R, you’ll enjoy a musical response that commands attention.

Speaker-emulated output

The Blackstar Debut 50R’s speaker-emulated output delivers the sound of a miked-up cabinet, even with the volume down. Connect to your audio interface or a PA system and enjoy great tone. It also produces inspiring sounds when you wear headphones, which is great for late-night practice and tracking. Guitarists here at Musiekwereld have found the speaker-emulated output to be our family’s (or roommate’s) favorite feature.