Blackstar Fly 3 Bluetooth 3-Watt 1 x 3 inch Combo Amp, The Dead Daisies Edition
The Fly 3 Bluetooth is the version of Blackstar's pocket combo that streams. Two channels, the ISF control and a tape delay make it a proper little guitar amp, and the Bluetooth receiver means it doubles as the speaker you play music through when the guitar is down. This one comes in The Dead Daisies edition.
- 3 watts, 1 x 3 inch speaker: real Blackstar tone, and it punches well above the wattage even at low volume.
- Two channels: clean and overdrive.
- Infinite Shape Feature: modern American through classic British and everything between.
- Tape delay: onboard echo to add dimension without a pedal.
- Bluetooth: stream from a phone, tablet or laptop.
- MP3 and line in: a wired option for jamming along or listening.
- Emulated line out: silent practice on headphones or direct recording.
- Battery powered: runs on 6 AA batteries, or an optional power supply.
- Stereo upgrade: add a Fly 103 cabinet, sold separately, for stereo sound.
The Blackstar Fly 3 Bluetooth is a battery powered guitar combo that fits on a desk and still sounds like an amplifier. Three watts through a single 3-inch speaker does not sound like much on paper, but the Fly 3 has always punched harder than its rating suggests, including at low volume. This is The Dead Daisies edition.
A real amp in a small box
Two channels give clean and overdriven tones. Blackstar's Infinite Shape Feature then opens up the range in between, so you can dial in modern American sounds, a classic British vibe or anything between the two with one control. A tape delay effect is built in to add space and dimension to what you play.
Bluetooth and playing along
The Bluetooth receiver is the feature that changes how this amp gets used. Stream from a smartphone, tablet or laptop and the Fly 3 becomes a battery powered multimedia speaker. Plug the guitar in at the same time and you can play along with whatever is streaming. If you prefer a wire, the MP3 and line in jack does the same job.
Silent practice and recording
An emulated line out handles headphones for quiet practice and feeds a recording setup directly, so the Fly 3 can capture an idea at any hour.
Stereo and power
Connecting a Fly 103 cabinet, sold separately, turns the Fly 3 into a stereo pair that also works as a premium set of computer speakers. Power comes from 6 AA batteries or an optional supply, which is why this amp tends to end up in a bag rather than on a shelf.