Alternatives to the Blackstar S1-45
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Cheaper alternatives
Soldano SLO
Soldano
72% similaritySoldano SLO recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Friedman IR-J Jake E. Lee Preamp
Friedman
72% similarityFriedman IR-J Jake E. Lee Preamp recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Friedman IR-D
Friedman
72% similarityFriedman IR-D recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Crate V18-212
Crate
56% similarityShared character: two channels, presence, headroom
Marshall Origin 50 Head
Marshall
53% similarityShared character: gig, headroom, middle
Fender Bassbreaker 18/30
Fender
48% similarityShared character: two channels, headroom, studio
Bad Cat Cougar 15
Bad Cat
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Blackstar TV-10
Blackstar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
EVH 5150 Iconic Series 60W 2x12 Combo
Evh
59% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, two channels, presence
Fender Dual Showman (Silverface)
amplifier
57% similarityShared character: presence, warm, clarity
3rd Power Dragon 45 112 Combo
3rd Power
51% similarityShared character: headroom, warm, response
Bad Cat Hot Cat 50 Mod Shop Combo
Bad Cat
51% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, two channels, headroom
Blackstar Artist 30
Blackstar
50% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, two channels, presence
Komet 4x12
Komet
50% similarityShared character: presence, headroom, classic rock
Friedman Pink Taco V2 Combo
Friedman
49% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, studio
3rd Power Lyra 20 1x12" Combo
3rd Power
47% similarityShared character: sweet, headroom, warm
Gibson Falcon 5
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Closest-sounding alternatives
Strymon Iridium
Strymon
72% similarityStrymon Iridium recreates this amp's tone in pedal form
Peavey Classic 50W Combo
Peavey
61% similarityShared character: presence, gig, stage
Fender Blues DeVille
amplifier
55% similarityShared character: clarity, response, classic rock
Blackstar HT-5C
Blackstar
51% similarityShared character: two channels, middle, warm
2002 Fender Hot Rod Deluxe II Combo
amplifier
51% similarityShared character: presence, gig, headroom
Milkman 85W Pedal Steel Amplifier
Milkman
51% similarityShared character: clarity, stage
Amplified Nation Wonderland Overdrive 100W Combo
Amplified Nation
50% similarityShared character: overdrive channel, headroom, clarity
Blackstar St. James 50 6L6 Combo
Blackstar
50% similarityShared character: aggressive playing, overdrive channel, two channels
Bogner Barcelona
Bogner
50% similarityShared character: gig, middle, warm
Music Man 410 Sixty Five
Music Man
50% similarityShared character: two channels, middle, warm
Hiwatt Leeds GO40
Hiwatt
49% similarityShared character: full, stage
1958 Fender Twin 5F8-4
amplifier
49% similarityShared character: presence, headroom, warm