Blackstar Debut 100RH Cream

The Blackstar Debut 100RH amplifier head represents a significant step forward for the Debut range, building upon the established success of the Debut 50R and 100R models. This amplifier offers increased headroom, ensuring it possesses the power necessary to project sound effectively in any performance environment.

Designed as a straightforward and reliable analogue alternative to entry-level digital modelling amplifiers, the Debut 100RH prioritises core tone and ease of use, making it particularly appealing to guitarists who utilise effects pedals. Eschewing unnecessary digital features, this versatile amplifier caters to players across all experience levels, from bedroom practice and small room rehearsals to live stage performances.

Blackstar's research and development team have meticulously engineered a discrete MOSFET pre-amp that closely emulates the desirable overdrive characteristics of traditional valves. This design ensures a natural sounding response that is virtually indistinguishable from chosen valve references, allowing guitarists to achieve professional-quality tones from the outset. It successfully creates a genuine and accurate valve-like tonal quality within a lightweight and entirely analogue format. The foundation of this technology lies in Blackstar's award-winning range of higher-end valve amplifiers.

For musicians ready to take their playing to the stage, the Debut 100RH serves as a dependable workhorse. Whether it's a guitarist's first gig or a seasoned professional seeking excellent tone and a robust pedal platform, this amplifier head provides ample tone and power to fill any venue.

A key feature of the Debut 100RH is Blackstar's patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) tone control. This intuitive control allows users to effortlessly dial in a wide spectrum of tones, offering ultimate customisation of their sound. When turned fully counter clockwise, the ISF delivers an American-style characteristic with a tight low end and an assertive mid-range. Conversely, a fully clockwise setting yields a British character that is described as more 'woody' and less aggressive in its mid-range. The ISF EQ empowers players to sculpt their tone precisely to match their sonic vision.

The Debut 100RH is available in two distinct vintage aesthetic options, allowing it to visually complement any stage setup. Players can choose between a cream covering with an oxblood fret or a black covering with 'biscuit' basketweave. These stylish options ensure the Debut 100RH can stand alongside even high-end amplifiers in terms of appearance.

To further enhance the playing experience, the Debut 100RH features built-in studio-quality 'Hall' and 'Plate' reverb effects. These integrated reverbs provide an immersive and versatile sonic palette without the need for external units.

Recognising the importance of effects pedals in modern guitar playing, the Debut 100RH includes a built-in series effects loop. This allows for the seamless integration of external pedals and effects processors into the amplifier's signal chain. Combined with a clean channel specifically designed with significant headroom, the Debut 100RH functions as an exceptional pedal platform, allowing the character of the pedals to shine through.

The Debut 100RH offers two footswitchable channels (footswitch sold separately): a clean channel and an overdrive channel. Both channels are based on the voicing of Blackstar's acclaimed valve amplifier products. The clean channel draws inspiration from the HT Series, featuring a "Bright" switch and substantial headroom for pristine tones. The overdrive channel is voiced similarly to the St. James 6L6, capable of producing a wide range of tones from blues and classic rock to heavier metal sounds. The fundamental design principle of the Debut 100RH has been the accurate recreation of excellent valve tone.

For situations requiring silent practice, the Debut 100RH is equipped with a headphone/recording output that incorporates a highly detailed and natural speaker simulation. This feature faithfully emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker cabinet, providing organic and inspiring tones for quiet practice sessions or direct home recording.

The Debut 100RH retains the practical power reduction switch found on the Debut 50R and 100R. This allows users to reduce the amplifier's output power from its full 100 Watts down to 5 Watts, enabling them to play at lower volumes without any compromise in tonal quality.

The amplifier also offers dual footswitch control (via a separately sold 2-way footswitch) for convenient channel switching between the clean and overdrive channels, as well as the ability to enable or disable the built-in reverb. This footswitch functionality adds significant versatility to the player's tonal control during performance.

Finally, by connecting a phone, tablet, or other audio device, users can play along to their favourite tracks through a connected Blackstar 212V speaker cabinet.