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Blackstar Electric Guitar Mini Amplifier, Black (FLY3BLUE)
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Brand | Blackstar |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Guitar |
Material | Battery |
Output Wattage | 3 Watts |
About this item
- 3 Watt compact mini guitar amp
- Battery or DC powered
- Bluetooth connectivity; Mp3/line in for jamming along or listening to music
- Emulated line out for 'silent' practice or recording
- Revolutionary sonic performance
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Portability | 4.8 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Versatility | 4.1 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Sound quality | 3.8 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.1 | 5.0 |
Sold By | GearNuts | Amazon.com | Austin Bazaar | Amazon.com | DonnerDirect | Austin Bazaar |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered,Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
output wattage | 3 watts | 3 watts | 50 watts | 3 watts | 5 watts | 3 watts |
speaker size | 3 inches | 3 inches | — | 3 inches | 8 inches | 3 inches |
compatible devices | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar |
material | Battery | — | — | — | Battery | Pc |
weight | 2.35 pounds | 1 kilograms | 10 kilograms | 900 grams | — | — |
From the manufacturer
Blackstar Fly 3 Bluetooth Guitar Amplifier
A battery powered mini guitar amp and portable speaker
The FLY 3 Bluetooth mini amp retains all the great tone, flexibility of control and features of the original, but the addition of Bluetooth makes it the perfect take anywhere practice amp and MP3 speaker dock.
The FLY 3 is an innovative, cutting edge 3 watt mini amp which combines two channels, tape delay and the Blackstar patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) to create the perfect compact and portable guitar amplifier. It's advantageously small and packs a punch with big TONE, even at the lowest volumes.
The ISF allows you to infinitely change the sound of your FLY 3, which gives you endless possibilities on the tone of your amp. The FLY 3 also features tape delay effects, allowing you to make your amp output resonate during play.
Fly 3 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.
Blackstar Fly 3
FLY 3 is THE compact mini amp for your guitar and your phone or tablet. Combining two channels, our patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF), tape delay, MP3/Line in and optional battery operation, it's the perfect take-anywhere amp.
Blackstar Fly 3 Pack
FLY 3 is THE compact mini amp for your guitar and your phone or tablet. Combining two channels, our patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) and a tape delay, it's the perfect take-anywhere amp. The included FLY 103 extension cab, transforms the FLY 3 into a 6 Watt stereo rig!
Blackstar Fly 3 Union Jack
Black star's FLY 3 is an innovative, 3 Watt, mini amp with big TONE. The patented ISF circuit gives you unlimited adjustment over the characteristics of your tone and takes you from the USA to the UK and anywhere in-between.
Blackstar ID:Core 10
The ID:Core Stereo 10 is a 2x5W ultimate entry level guitar amplifier. Incredible tone and flexibility is accessed by a simple and intuitive control set and delivered in SUPER WIDE STEREO to give an immersive playing experience that will have you hooked on playing guitar.
Fly 3
Fly 3 pack
Fly 3 Union Jack
ID:Core 10
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.6 x 5.6 x 4.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.35 pounds |
ASIN | B06X3QVW5W |
Item model number | FLY3BLUE |
Batteries | 8 AA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,914 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #733 in Music Recording Equipment |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 22, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Blackstar |
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Product Description
The Black star fly 3 Bluetooth Mini amp is now available with Bluetooth connectivity for music playback. The fly 3 Bluetooth Mini amp retains all the great tone, flexibility of control and features of the original, but the addition of Bluetooth makes it the perfect take anywhere practice amp and MP3 Speaker dock. The fly 3 combines awesome tone, tape delay effect and ISF controls with a lightweight and compact 3 Watt guitar amplifier to give you the perfect mini guitar amp that you can take anywhere. The fly 3 is a compact mini amp with big functionality and output - The simple yet comprehensive control set allows you to change the sound of your amp with controls for gain, equalization via the Black star patented ISF, delay time and delay level. Whether you're looking for your first guitar amp or looking for a portable mini battery powered amp, the fly 3 is an essential tool for any guitarist - get in touch with your local Black star Dealer today and get the sound in your head. . . On the fly.
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and bluetooth compatibility of the musical instrument amplifier. For example, they mention it's a great little amp, the headphone volume is adequate and that it really puts out some serious volume. That said, they say it'll work flawlessly with their phone or laptop to play along with a song. They also appreciate the weight and size of the product, saying it'd be perfect to take anywhere.
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Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument amplifier. For example, they say it really puts out some serious volume, sounds good for its size, and has adequate headphone volume. Some mention that it delivers unbelievable sound for the money.
"...It sounds good at all levels, but it changes to different sounds. Remember to match the Gain and the Volume knobs to get the tone you want, too...." Read more
"...The effects are outstanding for my Yamaha 5 string. It's a stereo amp and came with a satellite speaker. The 128ga...." Read more
"This thing delivers unbelievable sound for the money. It's crazy small and light, but the sound is bigger than you'd expect from a little guy...." Read more
"I love the features with gain, balance, volume and the fact that batteries were included!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They say it's a great little amp, perfect mini amp/speaker, and an excellent product. Customers also mention that it delivers a lot of power for a small amp.
"...By the way, I also bought the Hosa five foot cord, which seems very well made...." Read more
"...The modeling is great. Sustain is decent. The delay is an adequate substitute for reverb. It's so small that it's easy to bring with you anywhere...." Read more
"An absolutely amazing mini amp that doubles as a speaker. Sound is super crisp and for such a small amp it delivers a lot of power...." Read more
"...The sound of the Black Star Fly3 for a mini amp is excellent - whether you prefer a clean channel or overdrive...." Read more
Customers like the bluetooth compatibility of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it works flawlessly, is fantastic, and is a nice feature. They also say that it's good for playing music from your phone at get togethers. Customers also appreciate that the stereo out works great hooked to their main amp. Overall, most are happy with the Bluetooth functionality of the product.
"...It’s very quiet—no annoying hums by itself. The EQ knob works well but is more cold to warm than treble to bass—very nice...." Read more
"...The 128ga. B string stresses it pretty good but the stereo out works great hooked to my main amp for quick setup...." Read more
"This thing came in with batteries, which don't work, and no power cord...." Read more
"...I love that I can connect via bluetooth to my phone or laptop easily to play along with a song, and I love that the battery life seems to go on and..." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument amplifier incredibly portable, easy to setup, and reliable. They say it's perfect to take anywhere and produces great sound quality.
"...It's crazy small and light, but the sound is bigger than you'd expect from a little guy...." Read more
"...It's so small that it's easy to bring with you anywhere. The headphone volume is adequate. This has stepped up my practice game in a big way...." Read more
"...If you’re looking for a great and reliable portable lightweight amp or a speaker to one up your friends this is the one!..." Read more
"...Still, it's incredibly portable, easy to setup, and really puts out some serious volume...." Read more
Customers like the size of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it's crazy small and light, but the sound is bigger than expected. Some say that it fits easily in their suitcase. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and portability of the product.
"...It weighs just under two pounds, and it is small enough to fit easily in my suitcase...." Read more
"This thing delivers unbelievable sound for the money. It's crazy small and light, but the sound is bigger than you'd expect from a little guy...." Read more
"...Sustain is decent. The delay is an adequate substitute for reverb. It's so small that it's easy to bring with you anywhere...." Read more
"This amp is exceptional. Very small (smaller than a shoe box) but is plenty loud for practicing...." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument amplifier great for practicing or playing out. They mention it's perfect for bedroom practice, awesome for home learning, and great for traveling or practicing in a living room or hotel room.
"...It’s great for your hotel room or the porch. You won't want this for your main amp if your band mates have big amps...." Read more
"This little amp is great for practicing or playing out.The effects are outstanding for my Yamaha 5 string...." Read more
"Very good for a small portable form factor. Perfect for my bedroom practice!" Read more
"Great to use to practice at work. I go to a small storage room and use the batteries and headphones. Perfect for me." Read more
Customers find the musical instrument amplifier very playable. They say it has a nice neck and makes practicing anywhere fun. They also say it's loud but has great sound and makes play alongs fun.
"...Washburn Rover travel guitar that has a very nice neck and is very playable, but the acoustic sound is very quiet...." Read more
"Great little amp, this one has Bluetooth and makes play alongs or just listening to your music off your smartphone fun...." Read more
"...So much fun. Sounds amazing for its size. Bluetooth compatibility is fantastic and being able to jam along to a song works great...." Read more
"...Perfect for me." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it comes with a charger.
"...the features with gain, balance, volume and the fact that batteries were included!..." Read more
"...Came with batteries as well. If you’re looking for a great and reliable portable lightweight amp or a speaker to one up your friends this is the one!..." Read more
"...Doesn't come with a charger but it does come with batteries." Read more
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The Blackstar is tiny, though much bigger than the Altec speaker. It weighs just under two pounds, and it is small enough to fit easily in my suitcase. Note: for Bluetooth, read the instructions and note the different meanings for single blinks and double blinks when setting it up with a new device. It’s easy, but there’s an unexpected step. So read it. Also, to get sound, turn up all the knobs. You might think it’s broken, otherwise.
It’s very quiet—no annoying hums by itself. The EQ knob works well but is more cold to warm than treble to bass—very nice. It sounds good at all levels, but it changes to different sounds. Remember to match the Gain and the Volume knobs to get the tone you want, too. For an acoustic sound with a piezo pickup, turn down the Gain a lot and turn up the Volume. For a clean jazz solo with more thickness, turn up the Gain about halfway, then set the Volume to your likes. Both sound quite good, and without extra noise or distortion. (I hate distortion—if you want that, use the distortion button. I didn’t test it.) Again, the tone is not as compelling as my Roland MicroCube, which is less compelling than my AER which costs a lot more, but it’s acceptable. Volume: I used a decibel amp on myniPad to measure the volume from about two feet away, just asmImdomwoth instruments. I find that I can get a good acoustic strumming sound at about 85 to 90 decibels from a travel guitar I can barely hear. Using the jazz pickup and more gain, I can get about 95 to 98 decibels. The amp will go louder, but it then starts distorting a little. So how loud is that? Most acoustic guitars see, to provide about 85 decibels max, so the acoustic strumming volume is a significant bit louder. However, I have a couple unusually good luthier-made gypsy jazz guitars that easily cruise at 92 decibels and max out at 95. That’s very loud indeed for an acoustic guitar, and matches my Collings mandolin. (I do have a shrill travel mandolin that will hit 99 decibels.) Thus, the Blackstar is somewhat louder when clean than any acoustic guitar I’ve ever played. It’s just fine for the beach, or for using your solid-body while jamming with acoustic guitars. It’s great for your hotel room or the porch. You won't want this for your main amp if your band mates have big amps. If your band is playing at 110 decibels or, worse, 120 or 130, this won’t cut it.
If you play jazz guitar in an unamplified big band with horns and brass and you can’t hear yourself, but your fellow band members don’t want you to use an amp and blast them out, this is barely noticeable and would give you enough volume to be heard a bit better without having to play as hard. You can use the batteries. By the way, I also bought the Hosa five foot cord, which seems very well made. I’m going to put two inch wide black Velcro around the sides and bottom of this amp (the rough part) and use a longer piece of the soft part of the Velcro to make a strap, so I can toss the amp over my shoulder or hook it to my belt and walk as I play.
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018
The Blackstar is tiny, though much bigger than the Altec speaker. It weighs just under two pounds, and it is small enough to fit easily in my suitcase. Note: for Bluetooth, read the instructions and note the different meanings for single blinks and double blinks when setting it up with a new device. It’s easy, but there’s an unexpected step. So read it. Also, to get sound, turn up all the knobs. You might think it’s broken, otherwise.
It’s very quiet—no annoying hums by itself. The EQ knob works well but is more cold to warm than treble to bass—very nice. It sounds good at all levels, but it changes to different sounds. Remember to match the Gain and the Volume knobs to get the tone you want, too. For an acoustic sound with a piezo pickup, turn down the Gain a lot and turn up the Volume. For a clean jazz solo with more thickness, turn up the Gain about halfway, then set the Volume to your likes. Both sound quite good, and without extra noise or distortion. (I hate distortion—if you want that, use the distortion button. I didn’t test it.) Again, the tone is not as compelling as my Roland MicroCube, which is less compelling than my AER which costs a lot more, but it’s acceptable. Volume: I used a decibel amp on myniPad to measure the volume from about two feet away, just asmImdomwoth instruments. I find that I can get a good acoustic strumming sound at about 85 to 90 decibels from a travel guitar I can barely hear. Using the jazz pickup and more gain, I can get about 95 to 98 decibels. The amp will go louder, but it then starts distorting a little. So how loud is that? Most acoustic guitars see, to provide about 85 decibels max, so the acoustic strumming volume is a significant bit louder. However, I have a couple unusually good luthier-made gypsy jazz guitars that easily cruise at 92 decibels and max out at 95. That’s very loud indeed for an acoustic guitar, and matches my Collings mandolin. (I do have a shrill travel mandolin that will hit 99 decibels.) Thus, the Blackstar is somewhat louder when clean than any acoustic guitar I’ve ever played. It’s just fine for the beach, or for using your solid-body while jamming with acoustic guitars. It’s great for your hotel room or the porch. You won't want this for your main amp if your band mates have big amps. If your band is playing at 110 decibels or, worse, 120 or 130, this won’t cut it.
If you play jazz guitar in an unamplified big band with horns and brass and you can’t hear yourself, but your fellow band members don’t want you to use an amp and blast them out, this is barely noticeable and would give you enough volume to be heard a bit better without having to play as hard. You can use the batteries. By the way, I also bought the Hosa five foot cord, which seems very well made. I’m going to put two inch wide black Velcro around the sides and bottom of this amp (the rough part) and use a longer piece of the soft part of the Velcro to make a strap, so I can toss the amp over my shoulder or hook it to my belt and walk as I play.
The effects are outstanding for my Yamaha 5 string. It's a stereo amp and came with a satellite speaker. The 128ga. B string stresses it pretty good but the stereo out works great hooked to my main amp for quick setup.
I usually use headphones when I practice and the sound is clear, no noise, just clear bass notes.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018
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Perfect for bed room musicians and home practice.
Reviewed in India on September 3, 2022
Perfect for bed room musicians and home practice.