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Brand | Blackstar |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Guitar |
Output Wattage | 3 Watts |
Product Dimensions | 5.59"D x 7.59"W x 4.29"H |
About this item
- Refer the user manual below for troubleshooting
- Digital 'tape' delay effect; Patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature)
- MP3/Line In for jamming along or listening to music
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Portability | 4.8 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Versatility | 4.5 | — | — | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | — | — | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Austin Bazaar | Amazon.com | Instrumentpro | DonnerDirect | Chicago Music Exchange |
power source | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered,Corded Electric | Battery Powered,Rechargeable,Usb Rechargeable |
output wattage | 3 watts | 50 watts | 3 watts | 3 watts | 5 watts | 3 watts |
speaker size | 3 inches | — | 3 inches | 3 inches | 8 inches | 3 inches |
connector type | — | plug-in-and-play | — | — | USB | aux,usb |
compatible devices | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar | Guitar |
material | — | — | — | Battery | Battery | Battery |
weight | 900 grams | 10 kilograms | 1 kilograms | 2.35 pounds | — | 0.87 kilograms |
From the manufacturer
FLY 3 Mini Guitar Amp
A battery powered mini guitar amp and portable speaker
The FLY 3 is an innovative, cutting edge 3 watt mini amp which combines two channels, tape delay and the Blackstar patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) to create the perfect compact and portable guitar amplifier. It's advantageously small and packs a punch with big TONE, even at the lowest volumes.
The ISF allows you to infinitely change the sound of your FLY 3, which gives you endless possibilities on the tone of your amp. The FLY 3 also features tape delay effects, allowing you to make your amp output resonate during play.
The FLY 3 also comes with an MP3 / LINE IN jack built in, allowing you to connect to your MP3 player, mobile phone, laptop, tablet etc. and jam along to your favourite tracks; the Emulated Output jack can also be used with headphones. Capable of being battery powered, you can take the FLY 3 with you wherever you go as a set of portable speakers.
Fly 3 Features
- 3 Watt compact mini guitar amp.
- 2 channels - Clean and Overdrive.
- Patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature).
- Digital 'tape' delay effect.
- MP3 / Line In for jamming along or listening to music.
- Emulated Line Out for 'silent' practice or recording.
- 3" speaker producing true Blackstar tones.
- Battery or DC powered.
- Revolutionary sonic performance.
Blackstar Fly 3
FLY 3 is THE compact mini amp for your guitar and your phone or tablet. Combining two channels, our patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF), tape delay, MP3/Line in and optional battery operation, it's the perfect take-anywhere amp.
Blackstar Fly 3 Pack
FLY 3 is THE compact mini amp for your guitar and your phone or tablet. Combining two channels, our patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) and a tape delay, it's the perfect take-anywhere amp. The included FLY 103 extension cab, transforms the FLY 3 into a 6 Watt stereo rig!
Blackstar Fly 3 Union Jack
Black star's FLY 3 is an innovative, 3 Watt, mini amp with big TONE. The patented ISF circuit gives you unlimited adjustment over the characteristics of your tone and takes you from the USA to the UK and anywhere in-between.
Blackstar ID:Core 10
The ID:Core Stereo 10 is a 2x5W ultimate entry level guitar amplifier. Incredible tone and flexibility is accessed by a simple and intuitive control set and delivered in SUPER WIDE STEREO to give an immersive playing experience that will have you hooked on playing guitar.
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Product Dimensions | 7.59 x 5.59 x 4.29 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.98 pounds |
ASIN | B00PDJXGIG |
Item model number | FLY3 |
Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,307 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #510 in Music Recording Equipment |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 17, 2014 |
Manufacturer | Blackstar |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
The Fly 3 is an innovative, cutting edge 3 Watt Mini amp which combines two channels, tape delay and the Black star patented infinite shape feature (ISF) to create the perfect compact and portable guitar amplifier. It's advantageously small and packs a punch with big tone, even at the lowest volumes. The ISF allows you to infinitely change the sound of your fly 3, which gives you endless possibilities on the tone of your amp. The fly 3 Also features tape delay effects, allowing you to make your amp output resonate during play. The fly 3 Also comes with an MP3/ line in jack built in, allowing you to connect to your MP3 player, mobile phone, laptop, tablet etc. And jam along to your favorite tracks; the emulated output jack can also be used with headphones. Capable of being battery powered, you can take the fly 3 with you wherever you go As a set of portable speakers.
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, size and battery life of the musical instrument amplifier. For example, they mention it's a great little practice amp, the volume level is excellent for practicing and the generalized tone is miles better than the Marshall MS-2 model. They appreciate the delay, saying it'll give you the sound you're looking for.
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Customers like the sound quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They say it has great sound, can get pretty loud, and is excellent for practicing or a small room. Customers also say the generalized tone is miles better than the Marshall MS-2 model. They are surprised at how good the battery-powered amp sounds, and it can be quiet enough for someone who's picking up a guitar. For the low wattage, it packs a lot of volume when used in combo with the gain.
"...With any 6 string guitar, I was able to get the most versatile distortion tones that made it fun to play along with classic rock to metal tracks...." Read more
"...With the gain set at around 9 o'clock, I get a nice crunchy sound at the bridge position, and a nice signature Strat sound at the neck position...." Read more
"...Past that, it is loud enough for personal use and practice and given the size, shape, and acoustics of the space, it might work for larger audiences..." Read more
"...It's crisp, polished, and better than I thought it'd sound on this.Using the MP3 line in renders the amp's volume knobs inactive...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it is a great little practice amp, surprisingly good, and a good bench test amplifier. The amp works well and is able to produce decent gain. Some say that the tones that come out of the Blackstar Fly 3 are amazing and worth every penny.
"...While the clean sound is solid, the overdrive is amazing...." Read more
"...I can also attest that the Fly 3 makes a great bench test amplifier--I recently swapped out a humbucker in one of my Strats, and I grabbed the Fly 3..." Read more
"...And the auxiliary input is great, crystal clear and, since it’s volume is controlled by the signal device rather than by the FLY3, easy to control..." Read more
"The Blackstar FLY3 amp is not simply a great product for electric guitars, it is one of the most effective and useful products of any category I've..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it is compact, and easy to transport. Some say that it takes up little disk space, while others say that its bigger and more sturdy. Overall, most are happy with the compact size and portability of the product.
"...This amp can be packed away quickly and easily in a closet or drawer when not in use, making it a great solution for the musician with limited space...." Read more
"...The price point on it is great and it is easy to use. The size and weight is small and light, yet still produces plenty of volume with great..." Read more
"...This thing is incredibly powerful for its small size, and has some cool features to boot such as the EQ and reverb dials... definitely gives you a..." Read more
"...But I can say that it is very portable and almost perfect for practice...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that the stock batteries last hours, it can use batteries, and that it comes with batteries preinstalled. Some say that the product is small and battery powered, making it nice for portability.
"...Plus, the thing can function on either batteries or external power cord. Five stars are not enough. Ten is insufficient. Eleven!..." Read more
"...The fact that it's so small and battery powered (I did not purchase the AC adapter) makes it easy to move around or store when not being used...." Read more
"...They double as computer speakers. LOUD!The stock batteries last hours! Longer than I expected to be honest...." Read more
"...Batteries last long and of course depends on how much u use it ( just like anything else in this world , duh ).. spending $20 for wall power is like..." Read more
Customers like the delay on the musical instrument amplifier. They say it's adjustable, functional, and fun to play around with. The delay length and volume can both be set, allowing you to add some reverb for a fatter tone. Customers also say the Blackstar Fly3 makes an outstanding performance and nails a nice flat response.
"...But with the absence of reverb, the subtle delay is a wonderful addition.Now lets tackle some rock 'n roll...." Read more
"...but this one does- delay. You can adjust both the saturation/level and the time of the delay. "No reverb?" you might be thinking...." Read more
"...The DELAY - reverb is totally functional.. it actually WORKS , no kidding .... I "accidentally" forgot to order the extra cabinet that..." Read more
"...It's bigger and more sturdy. This comes with delay which the Marshall didn't have...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the musical instrument amplifier. They say it is very nice, adorable, and compact. Some customers also mention that the sound is so so, but what do you expect from a mini. That said, some are impressed with the mature and rich tone.
"I speak as a beginner when I say this is nice, simple, and can be quiet enough for someone who's picking up a guitar for the first time...." Read more
"...It's almost perfect for that. It's nice and small so it takes up little disk space...." Read more
"...small coffee house, but for quiet late night apartment use, it is very pleasing. Standard width glasses for scale...." Read more
"...It's adorable and it sounds pretty good. It can use batteries, which is nice for portability...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that it has a very clear channel, crystal clear auxiliary input, and an adequate job of presenting their music with clarity. Some say that the clean signal is somewhat palatable, but it all goes down the toilet once the overdrive is applied. However, most appreciate the crisp clear highs and good rich lows. Overall, most are happy with the performance of this compact amplifier.
"...And the auxiliary input is great, crystal clear and, since it’s volume is controlled by the signal device rather than by the FLY3, easy to control..." Read more
"...is small and light, yet still produces plenty of volume with great clarity. Plus, the thing can function on either batteries or external power cord...." Read more
"...have said, it's not a "toy" and the sound quality is great and very clear...." Read more
"...You can't do better with any other amp this small. The overdrive channel is great, too!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the power supply of the musical instrument amplifier. They mention that the adapter is not included, the power cord is not provided, and a DC adapter does not come with it. Additionally, a special plug is required that normal 6 and 9 volts chargers do not have.
"...The power adapter is not included, is unique (which I appreciate - otherwise the noise reduction circuitry has to be baked into the amp) and from..." Read more
"...but had some passive buzzing noise and frustratingly did not have a headphone out jack even though the Amazon product description said that it did...." Read more
"...(They're cheap!) NO power adapter. Blackstar sells these separately for about $20The extension speaker comes with:..." Read more
"This would have been given 5 stars, but it didn't come with an A/C adapter...." Read more
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This little badass of an amp really has me rethinking my setup. Yes, a little battery powered amp is upsetting my existing rig. I'm getting tones out of this that I've struggled to accomplish with a couple of my other amps. So lets start here, giving you a frame of reference for what I'm about. I love rock n' roll; everything from classic rock to prog metal, and almost everything in between. I'm also one who sometimes lends my playing to country artists, and have really found it a struggle to get a twanging tone out of some of the amps I own. I've tried different effects, different guitars, etc. All tend to not impress me much. Now in comes this amp.
I bought the Fly3 after I did some rewire jobs. I didn't have a small, compact amp to test my wiring with, and didn't want to skimp on a cheap battery powered amp. I've owned battery powered amps from Fender, Marshall, Danelectro, etc. All shared one thing in common: A very thin sound. They all sounded like they were battery powered, giving me no useable tones. They just did a simple job of amplifying my electric guitar, and that's pretty much it. But then I read reviews here about how great this amp was. It was a bit more than I thought I'd spend on a battery powered amp. Seriously, I could have bought a used Line 6 Spider amp at the local pawn shop for less than this, and almost did. But I splurged, because I like the idea of it running on batteries for noodling while sitting in my bedroom, testing circuits on the word bench, or even playing in the car.
When it arrived, I plugged it in and was floored by how huge the sound was. While the clean sound is solid, the overdrive is amazing. I tend to keep the gain above 5, sometimes playing at 10 for this setup - depending on the guitar I'm using or song I'm playing. My sweet spot for gain is typically at 7.5 or 8. The volume is much louder than my Pignose was, where neighbors can easily hear it. When it comes to Blackstar's ISF knob (/EQ), I've found that I love being at "0" (zero) the most, as I get this bright, mid-rangey sound that helps bring out some twang from my Telecaster. If you're familiar with that growly, twanging Brad Paisley Telecaster sound, this amp has gotten me closer to it than anything else I can afford. Crazy, right? However, I also have the extension cab. When that's connected, the twang disappears and the sound will deliver more bottom end (which I'll talk about in my extension cab review). On top of all that, the delay is a nice touch. I'm not usually one who uses delay. But with the absence of reverb, the subtle delay is a wonderful addition.
Now lets tackle some rock 'n roll. You want AC/DC growl, you got it. You want tight distortion for speed picking, it's there. You want a clean intro to a song, it'll be rich and full. Want a footswitch to kick on the overdrive? ...Well, that's not an available option, sadly. But for a nice little apartment amp, this will not disappoint.
I highly recommend this amp to anyone looking for something small to stash away when not in use. We all know guitar amps can be upsetting to our neighbors, and to those who share your home. This amp can be packed away quickly and easily in a closet or drawer when not in use, making it a great solution for the musician with limited space. And honestly, it's just a great solution for someone that needs to practice at home, period.
This is actually my second Blackstar. I bought my first-generation HT-5 almost ten years ago, when Blackstar was basically still a startup company. Blackstar owes its early success in large part to the HT-5. It is one of the greatest low-wattage amplifiers of the last 20 years, a real classic.
I'd known about the Fly 3 for awhile. But my HT-5 already gives me a good, Marshall-like sound. Did I need another Blackstar? Not really. The HT-5 has a tube preamp, too, while the Fly 3 is all solid state, so I didn't think the Fly 3 would be as warm and full sounding as the HT-5, anyway.
But the thing is, I get a little tired of hauling out the full rig and setting it up when I want to play--even if it only takes a few minutes. Sometimes I just want to plug in and let 'er rip. I was starting to get an itch for an amp that could give me that spur-of-the-moment option. And that's when the Fly 3 started to make sense.
Normally I like a lot of gain in my sound. Lately, though, I've been playing a lot of Jimi Hendrix songs, especially from his first two albums, before he started playing Marshall Plexis. So I'm steadily moving toward lower gain, JTM-style Marshall sounds. That's what this amp seemed to offer, based on the demos I saw.
The one demo on YouTube that really impressed me was by an amazingly talented guitarist from the UK named Dave Simpson. While he had a few reservations, he really liked the Fly 3, and his demo was wide-ranging and well-played. More than any other, it was his demo that convinced me the Fly 3 would be a smart purchase.
And his demo really nailed it. As I was hoping, the Fly 3 gives me that pre-1968 Hendrixian tone really well, no matter how the gain is set. It's even changed my playing to some degree. For the first time, I'm not afraid to play at lower gain, and even with cleans. With the gain set at around 9 o'clock, I get a nice crunchy sound at the bridge position, and a nice signature Strat sound at the neck position. On the Fly 3, I'm having great fun playing songs I'd previously never attempted, like '51st Anniversary,' 'Remember,' and 'Can You See Me?'
Since I already have an earlier Blackstar amp, I'll note here about their proprietary ISF control and how it's voiced on the Fly 3. On the HT-5, the left half of the dial is meant to give us a kind of Mesa-like (US-style) sound, and the right half is kind of a Marshall-like (UK-style) sound. On the Fly 3, it's a bit different--the ISF acts more like a presence control, brighter before noon and darker after noon. My impression is it's more about tone than voicing. The size of the speaker and the amp's wattage may also play into this. It's not a drawback, necessarily, just a note that the ISF does not have the same effect on both amps.
On a moderate setting, the Fly 3's delay acts kind of like a reverb, adding dimension to the sound. I set delay on the Fly 3 with level at about noon and timing at about 9 o'clock. That gives me a nice thickening effect without slapping back. A slapback effect can also be dialed in as desired. I think the delay timing maxes out around 600 ms, which is reasonable. It's not an especially powerful delay, but it's very usable.
So far, I have tried the headphone input but not the auxiliary input. The headphone input sounds quite good.
To its credit, Blackstar decided to include the first set of 6 AA batteries with the amp, which keeps all new Fly 3 owners (like me) happy right as we crack open the box. That little detail cannot be overemphasized.
I can also attest that the Fly 3 makes a great bench test amplifier--I recently swapped out a humbucker in one of my Strats, and I grabbed the Fly 3 and plugged in the guitar to verify that the new pickup was working properly. Not having to set up a power cord with the amp makes that little task much easier.
I think Blackstar has another classic in the Fly 3, right alongside the great HT-5. This is a great little amp for a very affordable price. Just imagine if every beginning guitarist had an amp like this for starters.
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Von mir gibt beide Daumen nach oben eine klare Kaufempfehlung!
Viel Spaß damit.
Christian….
Reviewed in Germany on October 23, 2023
Von mir gibt beide Daumen nach oben eine klare Kaufempfehlung!
Viel Spaß damit.
Christian….
I enjoy it so much I returned to the seller for the proper power adapter and the proprietary extension cabinet.
The amp has built in overdrive which is surprising for a bass amplifier as a chosen effect but it also has a wonderful delay dial.
I'm so happy with the sound that I've been using it to record with ... Not entirely replacing my hartke stack and zoom multi-effects processor but it's came damn close and that says a lot about a portable amp under $100.00.
Overall the battery life is GREAT but I do recommend the adapter as it's more reliable and I believe gives it a little extra punch!
You're going to love this amplifier but I reccomend buying the adapter and extension cabinet right out of the gate.
este cacharrillo es ideal, pequeño, solido y con un sonido realmente bueno. que si, que luego le puedes añadir otro altavoz o incluso comprar aparte su alimentador.. bueno, son opciones pero esa no es la historia en mi caso. para eso me hubiera comprado un ampli mayor con mas watios y con un altavoz mas grande. yo creo que lo que hace que este Fly 3 sea especial, es eso, su tamaño, facilidad de transporte, sin complicaciones. en la playa, en un parque, en la calle... en cualquier sitio lo enciendes te conectas y a sonar. 3 watios son lo que son desde luego pero si lo comparamos con algunos pequeños amplis que hay por ahi los cuales si que son de juguete, no hay color. tiene lo que debe tener un pequeño ampli y algo mas. una salida emulada para auriculares que ademas nos da la posibilidad de grabar con el. aparte de una entrada para poder conectar el movil o cualquer reproductor y tocar sobre backing tracks. tambien tiene un delay bastante chulo el cual nos dara un poco mas de profundidad a nuestro sonido. con la eq ISF conseguimos lo mejor de los dos mundos en cuanto a sonidos. a la izquierda sonido americano y a la derecha sonido Britanico. (que mas podemos pedir)
sin duda es un pequeño gran ampli con un sonido que no me ha decepcionado.
me pregunto como no me lo he comprado antes. de las mejores cosas que he podido comprar en mi vida.
La mejor decisión y la mejor opción en mini-amplificadores para guitarra!!!!!
Lo que necesitaba de un mini-ampli era poder practicar en mi cuarto pero también poder sacar la guitarra y tocar con amigos, así, en reuniones o pasando el rato, ahí no necesitas un ampli de 40w ni nada que mueva las ventanas, lo que necesitas es algo que igual en volumen a tu voz y que no se escuche como un radio de los 80s o una bocina bluetooth. Pues vaya que el FLY 3 entrega y con creces, el volumen en el canal limpio es ideal para tocar así y en el OverDrive levanta lo suficiente para rockear un buen rato, trae control de Gain y Volume separados lo que te permite ajustar la distorsión desde limpio limpio hasta blues limpio y con el OverDrive ya te la vuelas hasta para heavy rock y metal. Además el tono se ajusta con un control llamado ISF propietario de Blackstar que va desde "americano" hasta "británico" y todo lo que se le ponga en medio. Este es un amplificador real, no una bocinita barata.
Calidad de sonido es insuperable a este precio y a este tamaño, comparado con un ampli de 10w Yamaha, prefiero mil veces el Fly 3, tanto por calidad de audio como por volumen (si quisiera algo mas fuerte entonces mejor me voy a mi Vox de 40w) y aún así, cuando necesito más volumen, tiene una salida de audífonos que puedo conectar a mi mini sistema de audio, un amplificador SMSL y listo, ahora sí a reventar ventanas! Además con la entrada de audio externo puedes poner tu música y tocar a la par (la música se escucha limpia -es bypass- aun si tienes el OD y el gain al máximo), lo único que sí me hubiera gustado es encontrar la versión Bluetooth (que sí existe pero en México no es fácil encontrarla), pero hasta eso se puede solucionar con un adaptador.
De tamaño ni se diga, te lo cargas hasta en la mochila y si no te asusta hacer alguna modificación, lo que hice yo fue atornillarle un par de strap-locks (los tornillos para las correas/talí) a los lados y le puse una correa para colgarlo y transportarlo y hasta puedes rockear así parado, no es pesado ni nada.
El tema de las pilas frena a algunos pero les digo que ni se preocupen, las pilas que trae de fábrica (las clásicas chinas desconocidas) me duraron fácil 20 horas en total sin problemas, ahora uso unas recargables que ya se encuentran bastante baratas e igual duran horas y horas, mucho mejor que agregar un cable mas con el eliminador (al inicio sí que lo quería comprar o buscar uno universal pero viendo cuanto duran las pilas y que prefiero no tener mas cables de plano ya no lo compraría, no es necesario).
La extensión (segunda bocina de 3w) aun no la compro pero sí lo haré en un futuro, por el momento como mencioné antes, lo conecto a mi sistema de audio y ya tengo el volumen que me plazca y en estéreo, pero por portabilidad sí que sería mejor la extensión. Y vaya! con el adaptador Bluetooth tienes una bocina portátil que arrastra en calidad a cualquiera de las comerciales.
En general una super compra, por ahí tiene un par de competidores en cuanto a calidad pero ya suben mucho en precio o tamaño por lo que no me arrepiento pero para nada en comprar el Fly 3.