Blackstar Amplification unveils the compact amplifier “Fly 3”, a 2-channel battery powered portable combo amp.
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This 3 Watt mini guitar amp is meant to compete with existing practice amps, carrying the company’s patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) tone shaping technology.
Blackstar wanted this compact amp to be as close as possible to its bigger counterparts, so they have equipped it with all the essential features found on their bigger amps, only tweaked for smaller volume and with simplified controls.
Blackstar Amplification’s Joel Richardson said, “We are really excited about the launch of Fly 3. Our initial concept was that just because it’s a mini amp, it doesn’t mean it has to be toy. We were able to achieve revolutionary sonic performance, so it sounds like a genuine amplifier.”
Like its bigger brothers, the ISF knob will let you change the sound of Fly 3, allowing for a wide variety of overdriven tones. Just think of it as a specialized EQ that dramatically changes your tone from UK to USA gain, and up to modern rock and high-gain metal. As expected ISF is tweaked to give this small amp the sound of driven amps at smaller volumes.
Instead of reverb, Fly 3 comes with built-in tape delay effects, which is commonly partnered with distortion by many guitarists. Another nifty feature of this amp is its MP3 / Line In jack which lets you connect your MP3 player, mobile phone, tablet or laptop. This will let you jam with your favorite tracks anytime and anywhere.
The company is also releasing the optional Fly 103 cabinet which you can buy separately or as part of the Fly Stereo Pack. With this expansion, Fly 3 becomes a 6 watt stereo amplifier for guitar or music playback.
Features:
- 3 Watt compact mini guitar amp
- 2 channels – Clean and Overdrive
- Patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)
- Digital ‘tape’ delay effect
- MP3 / Line In for jamming along or listening to music
- Emulated Line Out for ‘silent’ practice or recording
- 3″ speaker producing true Blackstar tones
- Battery or DC powered
- Revolutionary sonic performance
Joel Richardson concludes, “Fly 3 is a real guitar amp. Whether you’re jamming in the back of the tour bus or listening to music with friends, Fly 3 can be used anywhere. It is a real practice and recording solution for guitarists who need a small, portable amplifier as it operates on batteries, as well as DC power”
The new Blackstar Fly 3 is currently available for preorder for just under $60. For more information and other details, head over to Blackstar Amps.
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