UK-based manufacturer of guitar amplification and effects pedals
Blackstar Amplification
Company type
Private
Industry
Amplification
Founded
2007; 17 years ago (2007)
Founder
Ian Robinson, Bruce Keir
Headquarters
Northampton
,
United Kingdom
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Ian Robinson (Managing Director);
Bruce Keir (former Technical Director)
Products
Amplifiers, effect pedals, accessories
Services
Manufacturing
Owner
Blackstar Amplification plc
Website
www.blackstaramps.com
An early Blackstar modelBlackstar Amplifiers in California, United States
Blackstar Amplification is a British company that produces and manufacturers guitar amplifiers and effects units. The company was founded by a group of ex-Marshall employees, most notably Bruce Keir, who became technical Director at Blackstar, and former Chief Design Engineer at Marshall, Ian Robinson.[1][2] In 2009 the company began operations in the United States.[3] The majority of the research and development for Blackstar is carried out in the UK. Blackstar is endorsed by major artists like Ozzy Osbourne,[4][5] Neal Schon, Opeth, and Richie Sambora[5] of Bon Jovi. Blackstar has been consistently ranked amongst the best amplification brands by leading guitarists.[6][7] Bruce Keir died in September 2021 at the age of 60.[8]
^"The People Behind Blackstar". Blackstar Amplification. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
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overdrive of the great Mountain sound that he is well known for. West used Blackstar amps. West also used Budda amplifiers, with a Budda backline visible on...
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