As amp-less rigs, digital modelers, and amp-in-a-box pedals continue to redefine the modern guitarist’s workflow, the demand for reliable, transparent amplification has never been higher. Enter the Blackstar Artist FR Series, a pair of full-range, flat-response (FRFR) cabinets designed to bring your carefully sculpted tones to life without coloration or compromise.
Available in 50-watt and 100-watt formats, the Artist FR Standard and Artist FR Special cater to players at every level — from home recordists and rehearsal warriors to touring musicians who need consistent, stage-ready power.
The Artist FR Standard is built for guitarists who want a streamlined, portable solution that still delivers enough volume for rehearsals, recording sessions, and smaller gigs. Its 50-watt power section drives a 12″ Custom-Tuned FRFR Speaker with an integrated port, ensuring balanced lows, articulate mids, and clear highs that accurately reflect your source signal.
Blackstar equips the FR Standard with a 3-Band Active EQ and Presence Control, allowing you to adapt to different rooms without touching your presets. Connectivity is equally practical, featuring a Combo 1/4″/XLR Input, a dedicated XLR Output for direct-to-PA feeds, and an XLR Ground Lift to keep noise firmly at bay. A built-in Kickstand angles the cabinet upward for improved sound dispersion and monitoring.
For players who need more volume and clean headroom, the Artist FR Special ups the ante with 100 watts of transparent power. Designed to thrive in full-band environments, this model delivers the same faithful tone reproduction as the FR Standard — just louder, with more dynamic breathing room.
The FR Special shares the same 12″ Custom-Tuned FRFR Speaker, 3-Band Active EQ, Presence Control, and flexible I/O, making it equally at home in the studio or on stage. Its additional wattage ensures your tone stays punchy and defined, even when competing with loud drums and bass amps.
Get the Blackstar Artist FR Standard 50-watt for $399.99 and Blackstar Artist FR Special 100-watt for $469.99 right here. You can also keep up with all our Blackstar coverage right here.
