Blackstar ID:CORE 40 Watt Stereo Head

The Blackstar ID:CORE 40 Stereo Head is a 40-Watt digital modelling guitar amplifier head designed for versatile tone shaping and stereo performance. Featuring Blackstar’s Super Wide Stereo technology, the amplifier delivers an immersive stereo soundstage when connected to external speaker cabinets. It offers six amp voices, a wide range of built-in stereo effects, and the patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) for flexible tonal control. With USB audio connectivity, programmable presets, and emulated line output, the ID:CORE 40 Stereo Head is suitable for rehearsal, studio recording, and live performance.

Key Features

• Amplifier Type: Digital Modelling Guitar Amplifier Head

• Output Power: 40 W Super Wide Stereo (2 × 20 W)

• Amp Voices (6):

  • Clean Warm

  • Clean Bright

  • Crunch

  • Super Crunch

  • OD1

  • OD2

• Tone Control: ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) for British ↔ American voicing

• Built-in Effects: 12 stereo effects including modulation, delay, and reverb

• Preset Storage: Up to 6 programmable patches or manual mode

• Inputs:

  • 1 × Guitar Input

  • 1 × MP3 / Line Input

  • 1 × USB Input

• Outputs:

  • Emulated Line Output for silent practice or recording

  • Stereo Speaker Outputs for connecting two cabinets

• Software Compatibility: Blackstar INSIDER software for patch editing and recording

• Controls: Voice, Gain, Volume, ISF EQ, Effects Control, Tap Tempo, Manual Mode

• Dimensions: 320 × 160 × 185 mm

• Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg