The Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo is a Blackstar amplifier. Close alternatives include the Laney Lionheart Foundry LF60-112 60W 1x12 Combo and the BluGuitar Amp1. It pairs well with the Origin Effects RevivalDrive and the RHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion.
Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo
Blackstar · amplifier
The Blackstar M1 is a 2-channel tube combo amplifier, part of Blackstar's amp lineup delivering genuine tube tone in a compact, practice-and-gig-friendly format. Featuring two channels for clean and drive voicings, it offers players a straightforward, tube-driven amp with the tonal flexibility to cover multiple playing styles from a single unit.
- tube
- practice
- drive
- ample tonal character
- dynamic
- practical channel switching versatility
- gigging
- studio
Good for
- Practice
- Studio
Pedals that stack with the Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo
Origin Effects RevivalDrive
Origin Effects
9% matchOrigin Effects RevivalDrive's dynamic voice suits Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo's own dynamic character
RHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion
Rhc Audio
9% matchWhat RHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion brings here leans toward aggressive — that's worth building a pairing around
Walrus Audio Eras
Walrus Audio
9% matchWhat Walrus Audio Eras brings here leans toward lush — that's worth building a pairing around
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchRun Caroline Guitar Company Somersault after Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo in the signal chain, clear of Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo's own gain stage
Echoplex EP-3
Echoplex
5% matchPut Echoplex EP-3 in Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo's effects loop, clear of Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max
Electro-Harmonix
5% matchKeep Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo's dynamic voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max goes in Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo's effects loop so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Pigtronix Philosopher King
Pigtronix
5% matchBlackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo's dynamic character and Pigtronix Philosopher King's compressed voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Laney Lionheart Foundry LF60-112 60W 1x12 Combo
Laney
63% similarityShared character: two_channel_design, studio, amp
BluGuitar Amp1
Bluguitar
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Vox Nutube
Vox
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Morgan MVP23 Combo
Morgan
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Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp
Mesa Boogie
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Marshall Limited-Edition 40-watt all-tube 1x12 combo amplifier
Marshall
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Sunn 100s
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91% similaritysimilar tone character
Laney LV100
Laney
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Bad Cat Ocelot 20 Watt Tube
Bad Cat
90% similaritysimilar tone character
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Blackstar
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo
Vox
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Fuchs Blackjack 21 Combo (Black)
Fuchs
90% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo?+
The closest matches in character are the Laney Lionheart Foundry LF60-112 60W 1x12 Combo, the BluGuitar Amp1, the Vox Nutube.
What pairs well with the Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Origin Effects RevivalDrive, RHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion, Walrus Audio Eras — Origin Effects RevivalDrive's dynamic voice suits Blackstar M1 2-Channel Tube Combo's own dynamic character.