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Title: Who would believe it?
Post by: Glynn on July 17, 2021, 05:08:46 AM

Not gig material but held it's own in a small folk session.  Played my Fender ABG through it against 2 melodians, fiddle and acoustic guitar.  3 watts for amp and 6 when using the cab.!!!
Glynn

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: pauldo on July 17, 2021, 07:44:30 AM

Wow!

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: lbpesq on July 17, 2021, 08:33:05 AM

Ah yes, the amazing little Blackstar Fly 3!   I have the guitar version.   The only mini amp that’s a real amp!   I keep mine above my work bench.  Not only great for testing guitars, but it also doubles as a decent mini stereo system with my Pono player plugged into it.

Bill, tgo

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: edwardofhuncote on July 17, 2021, 09:21:56 AM

I've got one of those little Danelectro Honeytone amps in my service truck. It sucks, but it beats having nuthin' in there.  ;D

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on July 17, 2021, 06:50:49 PM

Bill brought his Blackstar Fly 3 the last time he passed through here; solid state, battery powered, 3 watt 1X3" box that, IIRC, fits in the pocket of his gigbag.  I admit I was skeptical when he pulled it out, and more so when he told me what it was - but I was well and truly blown away by it!  Wonderful piece of equipment; playing his Alembicized Tele through it almost made me sound good.........

Peter (who is avidly watching MF's "Stupid Deal Of The Day" for the next time they give a big discount on it - especially the version with the sugar skull on the red grill)

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: keith_h on July 17, 2021, 08:24:52 PM

What are the dimensions of the cabinet? I have been looking for a small light setup to take with the wife and myself when we are traveling with the travel trailer where storage space is at a premium. 

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: lbpesq on July 17, 2021, 09:05:31 PM

About 6.5” wide, 4” deep, and 4 3/4” in height.  That’s for the amp.  The optional powered extension speaker has the same dimensions.

Bill, tgo

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: keith_h on July 17, 2021, 09:09:48 PM

Thanks Bill.

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: jazzyvee on July 17, 2021, 11:36:28 PM

I used one of the Marshall Mini amps when I was touring, and made a cutout in my flight case to hold it. I used it for practicing in my hotel/motel room or backstage. I was using a guitar and never tried it with bass. Maybe I should give it a try.
(https://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images2000x2000/marshal_amps_ms_2c_mini_amp_practce_amp_1182087.jpg)

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: lbpesq on July 18, 2021, 09:05:56 AM

I have a similar Marshall and a mini Blonde Piggy-Back Fender.  They are mere toys compared to the Blackstar.

Bill, tgo

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: edwardofhuncote on July 19, 2021, 05:21:55 AM

Quote from: edwardofhuncote on July 17, 2021, 09:21:56 AM

I've got one of those little Danelectro Honeytone amps in my service truck. It sucks, but it beats having nuthin' in there.  ;D

For when the Classic Rawk station ain't cuttin' it...  8)

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on July 19, 2021, 08:12:43 AM

Quote from: edwardofhuncote on July 19, 2021, 05:21:55 AM

Quote from: edwardofhuncote on July 17, 2021, 09:21:56 AM

I've got one of those little Danelectro Honeytone amps in my service truck. It sucks, but it beats having nuthin' in there.  ;D

For when the Classic Rawk station ain't cuttin' it...  8)

Honeytone?  Did you & your Pop build that one, Greg?

And you put me in mind of a Zits comic.  One panel; Walt (the dad, for those who don't know the strip) is saying to teen son Jeremy "No, I remember there being thousands of songs; it's only classic rock radio that thinks there were only twelve.)

Peter (who believes one can find most of the wisdom one needs in comic strips - and not just The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers - though that is, of course Numero Uno)

Title: Re: Who would believe it?
Post by: edwardofhuncote on July 19, 2021, 11:22:36 AM

Nah, but it was a gag gift (for that reason) from one of our customers who has Honeytone #18.  ;D