Description
The Artist FR Special is a powerful yet compact full range flat response cabinet designed to give guitarists professional active cabinet performance without unnecessary size or excessive power. Built for rehearsals and live gigs, it delivers transparent, uncoloured sound while retaining the familiar feel and dynamic response of a traditional guitar amplifier.
The Artist FR range is created for players who demand accuracy and clarity at home, in the studio, or on stage, without paying for oversized and overpowered systems.
Main Features
- 100 watt lightweight Class D power section
- Universal mains voltage switched mode power supply
- Custom designed 12 inch FRFR speaker with whizzer cone
- Extended high frequency response with smooth, non harsh character
- Accurate translation of amp models, captures, and impulse responses
- Simple and intuitive control layout
- Combination balanced XLR and unbalanced jack input
- Low noise input stage and preamp circuitry
- Three band active EQ voiced for guitar
- Passive Presence control for high end shaping
- Clip LED for signal monitoring
- Balanced XLR output with ground lift
- Locking kickstand for tilt back use
- Purpose built as a guitarist focused FRFR cabinet
Full Range Accuracy with True Amp Feel
Although designed as a full range cabinet, the Artist FR Special maintains an unmistakably amp like response. The custom designed 12 inch speaker with whizzer cone delivers extended high frequencies smoothly, providing clarity and detail with zero harshness.
Crucially, the dynamics remain natural and responsive, ensuring your modeller reacts exactly as expected. Amp models, captures, and impulse responses translate accurately and musically, making the Artist FR Special an ideal partner for modern digital rigs.
Scaled Power for Rehearsals and Gigs
Powered by a lightweight 100 watt Class D amplifier, the Artist FR Special offers ample headroom for rehearsals and live performance while remaining controlled and easy to manage. The power output is carefully scaled for real world guitar use rather than excessive volume levels.
A universal mains switched mode power supply ensures reliable operation wherever you play.
Designed to Look and Feel Like a Guitar Amp
Unlike many FRFR cabinets that resemble PA or sound reinforcement speakers, the Artist FR Special is intentionally styled like a traditional guitar combo. This familiar look makes it feel right at home on stage as part of your backline and more inspiring to play through.
Guitar Focused Controls and Connectivity
The control layout is simple and intuitive, allowing quick setup and easy tone shaping. A three band active EQ is specially voiced for guitar frequencies, while a passive Presence control lets you fine tune high end clarity to suit different rooms and playing styles.
A combination input supports both balanced XLR and unbalanced jack connections, with a low noise input stage ensuring clean, accurate signal handling.
Stage Ready Features
A balanced XLR output with ground lift allows straightforward connection to front of house or recording systems. A clip LED provides clear visual feedback of signal levels, and a locking kickstand enables tilt back positioning for improved monitoring on stage.
Purpose built as a guitarist focused FRFR cabinet, the Artist FR Special is not a PA speaker, but a dedicated solution for modern guitar players.
Delivery
This product is in stock and ready to ship
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
Mainland UK: FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
We regret that we do not ship this item outside the UK
Warranty Information
Blackstar Warranty Information: 1 Year extendable to 3 years except for valves which are 90 days
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
