Blackstar ID:X 50

The Blackstar ID:X 50 is a 50W digital combo amplifier in the new ID:X series, designed for guitarists seeking a versatile, modern amp with a more serious feel than typical in this format. It features a 12" Anthem 50 speaker and offers 6 voices covering warm, bright clean tones, crunch, and high-gain sounds, with a focus on delivering wide, usable tones effortlessly. Additionally, it combines EQ controls with Blackstar's ISF and the option to select between EL84, 6L6, and EL34 power amp responses, giving plenty of scope to move between more British or American sounds.

One of its key strengths is that it goes beyond basic modeling. The ID:X 50 includes a wide selection of built-in effects, editable directly from the amp via the OLED screen, an onboard tuner, CabRig IR-based speaker simulation, USB-C connection, 3.5mm Line In, and compatibility with FS-12 and FS-18 footswitch controllers. It also offers power reduction to 50W, 10W, or 1W, making it very useful for practicing at home, rehearsing, or dialing in the perfect volume without losing control over the tone. Overall, it’s a well-designed amp for players looking for a modern, powerful, and flexible combo suitable for advanced practice, rehearsals, and even more serious live or recording applications.

• Power: 50W RMS
• Speaker: 1 x 12"
• Voices: Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD1, and OD2
• EQ: Bass, Middle, Treble, and ISF
• Selectable power response: EL84, EL34, and 6L6
• Built-in effects: over 30 effects including Pre FX, Modulation, Delay, and Reverb
• Additional features: built-in noise gate and chromatic tuner
• Presets: 99 patches organized into 33 banks with 3 channels per bank
• Editing and control: OLED display with direct editing from the amp
• Power reduction: 50W / 10W / 1W
• Connectivity: USB-C, CabRig IR-based output / line out, effects loop, Line In / Streaming, and footswitch input for FS-12 or FS-18
• Weight: 9.6 kg
• Dimensions: 470 x 409 x 221 mm

About Blackstar

Blackstar is a company created by and for musicians. Based in Northampton, UK, the founders bring over 50 years of experience in building top-tier amplifiers. BLACKSTAR prides itself on delivering products that combine the legacy of classic amps with the ambition and independence of new innovators. Whether in heads, combos, or speaker cabinets, Blackstar continuously discovers new sounds and colors, pushing beyond the conventional boundaries.