Blackstar Artist FR Standard 50W Active FRFR Guitar Cabinet

The Artist FR Standard is a compact, professional full range flat response cabinet designed specifically for guitarists who want accurate, inspiring tone without excessive power or size. Built for home practice, studio work, and small stage use, it delivers transparent, uncoloured sound while retaining the familiar feel and dynamics of a traditional guitar amplifier.

The Artist FR range focuses on making professional active cabinet performance genuinely accessible, offering clarity and accuracy without the cost or bulk of oversized systems.

Main Features

• 50 watt lightweight Class D power section
• Universal mains voltage with 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 IRs
• 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, not a PA speaker

Full Range Accuracy with Amp Like Feel

Although designed as a full range cabinet, the Artist FR Standard retains the unmistakable response of a guitar amp. Custom designed 12 inch speakers with whizzer cones extend high frequency detail smoothly, delivering clarity without harshness.

Crucially, the dynamic response remains amp like, ensuring that modellers, amp captures, and impulse responses react exactly as intended. This makes the Artist FR Standard an ideal partner for modern digital rigs.

Scaled Power for Home and Studio Use

With a 50 watt lightweight Class D power section, the Artist FR Standard provides more than enough volume for home practice and studio environments while remaining controlled and manageable. The power has been carefully scaled to suit real world guitar use rather than excessive stage levels.

Designed to Look Like a Guitar Amp

Unlike many FRFR cabinets that resemble PA or sound reinforcement speakers, the Artist FR Standard is intentionally styled to look like a traditional guitar combo. This makes it feel familiar to play through and ensures it looks right at home as part of a backline setup.

Simple Controls with Guitar Focused EQ

A straightforward control layout makes setup quick and intuitive. The three band active EQ is specially voiced for guitar frequencies, allowing effective tone shaping without complexity. A passive Presence control provides fine adjustment of high end clarity to suit different rooms and playing styles.

Stage Ready Connectivity and Features

A combination input supports both balanced XLR and unbalanced jack connections, while the low noise input stage ensures clean signal handling. A balanced XLR output with ground lift allows easy connection to front of house or recording systems, and a clip LED provides clear visual monitoring of signal levels.

A locking kickstand enables tilt back positioning, improving monitoring and projection in tighter spaces.