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The Blackstar AMPED 3 manages to be both a fully featured amp solution and a compact, pedalboard‑friendly powerhouse. It’s designed for guitarists who want the feel and response of a real amp, the flexibility of modern modelling, and the convenience of a lightweight rig that can go straight to front‑of‑house. Blackstar has been refining this concept for a while, and the AMPED 3 feels like the most complete expression of that vision so far.

Design & Build Quality

Blackstar has nailed the form factor. The AMPED 3 is rugged, compact, and clearly built for the road. The metal chassis feels solid, the knobs have a reassuring resistance, and the layout is intuitive despite the amount of functionality packed in.

Key strengths:

• Pedalboard‑friendly footprint
• Sturdy metal housing
• Clear, well‑spaced controls
• Bright, easy‑to-read LEDs and indicators

Amp Tones & Feel

This is where the AMPED 3 really shines. Blackstar’s amp modelling has always leaned toward realism and dynamic response, and the AMPED 3 continues that trend with three fully featured channels:

Clean Channel

• Warm, articulate, and open
• Responds beautifully to picking dynamics
• Takes pedals exceptionally well

Crunch Channel

• Classic British‑style breakup
• Great for blues, indie, and classic rock
• Tight low end with a pleasing midrange growl

Overdrive Channel

• High‑gain tones with clarity and punch
• Modern voicing without harshness
• Excellent note definition even with heavy saturation

Across all channels, the AMPED 3 feels like a real amp. The compression and harmonic behaviours are convincing, making it easy to forget you’re playing through a pedal‑sized unit.

Power & Flexibility

One of the standout features is the built‑in 100‑watt power amp, which can drive a real guitar cab with authority. It’s loud enough for any stage, yet controllable enough for home use thanks to power scaling.

Other flexible features include:

• Cab sim output for direct recording or FOH
• USB audio interface functionality
• MIDI control for integration with advanced rigs
• Effects loop for time‑based pedals
• Built‑in reverb that’s lush and musical

This makes the AMPED 3 equally at home in a studio, rehearsal room, or live venue.

Playability & Workflow

Blackstar has clearly thought about real‑world use. Switching between channels is seamless, the controls are responsive, and the unit encourages experimentation without overwhelming you with menus.

The ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) is still here, letting you shift between American‑style and British‑style voicings. It’s subtle but effective, especially when fine‑tuning your midrange character.

The AMPED 3 is ideal for:

• Gigging guitarists who want a lightweight, reliable amp solution
• Players who use pedalboards and want a powerful amp at the end of the chain
• Home studio musicians needing great tones without miking a cab
• Travelling players who want consistency from venue to venue

The Blackstar AMPED 3 is one of the most compelling compact amp solutions on the market. It delivers authentic amp feel, versatile tones, and serious power in a format that fits on a pedalboard. Whether you’re gigging, recording, or practising, it offers a level of convenience and quality that’s hard to beat.

If you want a modern, flexible, and great‑sounding amp that doesn’t tie you to a heavy combo or a complex modelling ecosystem, the AMPED 3 is a superb choice

• 100 W guitar amp with multi-effects in floor format
• Preamp: 3 channels with 2 voices each
• Switchable power amp responses : 6L6, EL34, EL84
• 3-Band EQ: bass, mid, treble
• Power reduction 100 W / 20 W / 1 W
• Reverb with 2 modes
• Programmable boost, switchable between pre- and post-preamp
• Effect path: serial/parallel switchable in Architect software
• MIDI input and MIDI Thru
• Cab rig, USB and XLR out
• 2x 9 V DC out
• Aluminium housing with illuminated logo
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 285 x 80 x 142 mm
• Weight: 2.56 kg