BLACKSTAR FLY 3 CHARGE 3-WATT MINI AMP | Gear Review

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 165

  • @jcradical2520
    @jcradical2520 Рік тому +43

    Thank you for being the first UA-camr to actually read the manual of any fly 3. I found this to be a great, helpful video!

  • @thenewsh7414
    @thenewsh7414 Рік тому +34

    Great video, I’m taking the plunge and starting to learn guitar at 43, and you just helped me make up my mind on a practice amp. Thanks!

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому +8

      Happy to help! I have lots of videos to help you get started, but if there’s anything specific you’d like to know about let me know. Good luck!

    • @NoThatRyan
      @NoThatRyan Місяць тому +1

      Good luck! Don't get discouraged if it seems overwhelming sometimes.

  • @MiloTupy
    @MiloTupy 7 місяців тому +11

    This is freaking awesome. I love that it has the built-in battery and you don’t have to use like 10 AA’s.

    • @trackxwd3480
      @trackxwd3480 Місяць тому +1

      Yeah but it's not rechargeable tho? Is it?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Місяць тому

      @trackxwd3480 of course it is!

  • @paulf2534
    @paulf2534 8 місяців тому +11

    If you buy the ext cab then purchase a UK male/female telephone cable and you can extend the range between the amp and cab for a 'stereo' sound effect. I have this set up and the sound is fantastic.

  • @1683clifton
    @1683clifton Рік тому +4

    I gave my best friend this amp when he moved to michigan. Best bro ever.

  • @user-wh1gp6gc3h
    @user-wh1gp6gc3h Рік тому +5

    Great review 🎉 Thank you so much for your thorough review. It really helped me a lot. And your play is also awesome! :)

  • @juanlczpi7170
    @juanlczpi7170 Рік тому +5

    Thorough and informative review. Excellent. Thank you!

  • @Biblicalgiants
    @Biblicalgiants 8 годин тому +2

    I got this sunday at a fleamarket for $5. I never used any Blackstar products but this seems nice!

  • @SeraphOfTheNine
    @SeraphOfTheNine 11 місяців тому +5

    sold. Cheers for the review - your play style showed me what I really wanted to hear out of this before buying it. 🤘

  • @rick00770
    @rick00770 Рік тому +9

    Just got one, thanks for the tips, my player strat gave me fits till i learned how to adjust the amp. I was about to return it. It does have some decent sounds. Subscribed. Great video.

  • @jokk_5951
    @jokk_5951 Рік тому +4

    Thanks a lot for the review, it's really helpful that you actually showed the dashboard of the amp, some skip this part for some reason

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому

      Thank you! Yeah, I try to model my demos around what I’d want to see if I was watching 🔥

  • @Sibbiez
    @Sibbiez Рік тому +10

    Liked the review man. Ordered and looking forward to getting to use it camping, travelling etc. I really like that it could double as a portable BT speaker for music also.

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому

      Enjoy it dude!

    • @Sibbiez
      @Sibbiez 10 місяців тому +4

      ​@@MilesDoesMusicafter 2 months of use I can honestly say this is one of my favorite music purchases ever. Let's me play my electric guitar anywhere with good tone and functions very well as a Bluetooth speaker.

  • @sgsgilly8013
    @sgsgilly8013 Рік тому +2

    Good video, I purchased one today! Thanks Miles.

  • @tns4421
    @tns4421 6 місяців тому +1

    Excellent. I have the mki with the extra cab and I use it every day at home (block of flats 5th floor). This thing 3 plus 3 watts stereo kills even my hifi. I tried to listen to music as well! Perfect!!

  • @BrianGay57
    @BrianGay57 Рік тому +8

    Wow! Nice playing!
    I just picked up an older Blackstar mini at a pawn shop. One of the best things about searching out reviews of gear is finding great new channels as well.
    I’m now your newest subscriber, for the moment. Keep up the good work!

  • @leemcgeewee
    @leemcgeewee Місяць тому +1

    amazing review! just getting back into music and i will definitely be subscribing and binge watching since you mentioned music theory as well lol.

  • @Cedante90
    @Cedante90 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks a lot for the great review, it was very useful!

  • @digitalwasabi2
    @digitalwasabi2 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you! Think I will pick one up now!

  • @ForSquirel
    @ForSquirel Рік тому +5

    I really wish I had bought those way back in the day when they were cheaper and no one was buying them. They really do make a perfect porch amp.

  • @clemmcguinness1087
    @clemmcguinness1087 8 місяців тому +2

    Excellent video
    Thanks for this

  • @scottmuir5773
    @scottmuir5773 8 місяців тому +2

    Dude you are a proper smooth player very tastefully done. Nicely done.

  • @wasteddude9387
    @wasteddude9387 5 місяців тому +2

    Yeah, I have the special edition double amp combo version which has the same controls. I think these things sound much better than the positive grid spark go which gets a lot of air time in UA-cam. No doubt you’ve done the best job of demoing all of its capabilities. But then you play really well. Thanks for giving it a great voice in the demo scene. Great video.

  • @mikepeterson443
    @mikepeterson443 Рік тому +3

    Good review. Very eloquent in describing the product.

  • @OznaiReyes
    @OznaiReyes 6 місяців тому +1

    Very informative. Thank you 🙏🏻

  • @waylonwhite694
    @waylonwhite694 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video man thanks! I’m going to get one tomorrow! Lol

  • @geraldpinkerton6412
    @geraldpinkerton6412 9 місяців тому +2

    Your song choices were good. Loved the Killswitch Engage! Good demo!

  • @robertb8673
    @robertb8673 10 місяців тому +2

    I'm thinking about to get the blutooth stereo pack.
    Perfect for my tiny home and i can play along my own music
    Price/Performance ratio is great.

  • @leemcgeewee
    @leemcgeewee Місяць тому +1

    ok holy fuck i just finished the review and i NEED ONE this is so perfect for apartment guitarists!!! (yours truly)

  • @samueltriggs
    @samueltriggs 7 місяців тому +1

    Great review! Sold me on one

  • @jj_zerozero
    @jj_zerozero 10 місяців тому +3

    5:53 sick swancore riff

  • @michaelgove9349
    @michaelgove9349 11 місяців тому +3

    Great review!
    Can anyone tell me how long the internal battery in these amps takes to charge from a laptop USB?
    I mean from red LED flashing (power low) to red LED off (fully charged)...

  • @user-wl4mn8gf1c
    @user-wl4mn8gf1c Місяць тому +1

    Good Review and very good guitar player

  • @hamzatirkizni1668
    @hamzatirkizni1668 Рік тому +1

    Thanks a lot.

  • @Mr1vision1
    @Mr1vision1 4 місяці тому +2

    Noisy? you sound Sweet and Soulful. I will soon be checking you out on the various platforms. You know when someone hits three or more notes, and it raises your eyebrow? it's own. Big thanks.

  • @Funkedelic84
    @Funkedelic84 Рік тому +1

    I'm curious if the USB connection can be used to charge other devices. For instance, i have an Arturia Microfreak synth that can be powered by USB. If I could power it off of this, then it would be completely portable.

  • @MusicFed
    @MusicFed Місяць тому +1

    Nice playing wow!

  • @frankgatewood2977
    @frankgatewood2977 Рік тому +1

    Sold...gotta get one...thanks.

  • @ransfordrowe6409
    @ransfordrowe6409 Рік тому +3

    Cool hearing you playing whilst using the amp.You play so well

  • @stag3t-muspsa910
    @stag3t-muspsa910 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for review...gonna ordeer one...

  • @MasWardoyo23
    @MasWardoyo23 21 день тому +1

    Nice❤

  • @hermanodejesus7264
    @hermanodejesus7264 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice playing man 👌🏼

  • @photoguy4212
    @photoguy4212 Рік тому +2

    Love that Freedom lick. Gonna have to learn that. Nice playing and demo. 🤌

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому

      Got you: ua-cam.com/video/B_CeoLb24Hs/v-deo.html

  • @richardnagy1246
    @richardnagy1246 10 місяців тому +1

    OMG. great video. thanks man. So frustrating on youtube when trying to check out nee things.

  • @AydenHannig
    @AydenHannig 28 днів тому +2

    Yo this is a good review and awesome polyphia song good job

  • @simonadams8770
    @simonadams8770 5 місяців тому +1

    Great review. You had me hooked on Hey Joe. Subbed. Ps I’m a novice, as in really novice bass player looking to get a practice amp. Found this amp on eBay for pennies. Do you think it could handle bass as well as your guitar?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  5 місяців тому

      Thanks! Honestly, you’re better off getting the one specifically made for bass if that’s what you’re planning to use it for!

  • @meteorockogist
    @meteorockogist 10 місяців тому +2

    I’m debating between this and the boss katana mini. Thank you for your review!

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  10 місяців тому +2

      They’re both good options, I believe the katana comes in a bunch of different sizes/configurations so I think you’d be fine with either - I personally like the simplicity of the Blackstar. Not a bunch of build in effects and it’s portable and the battery lasts forever.

  • @oskarjonsson9117
    @oskarjonsson9117 Рік тому +1

    Hey man i hade my anp for like a year and now when i play the bright red light starts to flicker if i plat fast is that something i should look up o anything i should change?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому +1

      Reach out to Blackstar - they’d be able to give you better insight to your concerns.

  • @user-ko1iy9ho9j
    @user-ko1iy9ho9j 11 місяців тому +2

    Good guitar work.. Shades of Hendrix..

  • @gilvanfortes
    @gilvanfortes Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this wonderfull video. What microphone were you using to record the sound of the video man.

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому +1

      Thanks dude! I’m using the Lewitt-LCT-240 Pro Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone:
      reverb.com/item/33982307-lewitt-lct-240-pro-large-diaphragm-cardioid-condenser-microphone-black?

    • @gilvanfortes
      @gilvanfortes Рік тому +1

      @@MilesDoesMusic Very Nice! Thank you!

  • @thebillbo
    @thebillbo 16 днів тому +1

    I bought the two speaker stereo version of these, I'd like to also use them as PC speakers but I'm not sure what I need to add to do that, 3.5 jack to usb cable maybe?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  16 днів тому +1

      That I don’t know - you’d have to reach out to Blackstar about that

    • @thebillbo
      @thebillbo 15 днів тому +1

      @@MilesDoesMusic probably a good idea, thanks for the reply. 🙂

  • @AngelMartinez-qs3cf
    @AngelMartinez-qs3cf 10 місяців тому +1

    Cool demo. Loved it. Gonna buy it! What fender is that, an American Standard?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  10 місяців тому

      Cool man, enjoy! As for the guitar, yeah standard!

    • @markmcdonald5711
      @markmcdonald5711 8 місяців тому +1

      I have a lefty American Standard in sunburst like yours but it has a white pearloid pickguard, love to see another lefty.@@MilesDoesMusic

  • @marekdrahota5723
    @marekdrahota5723 Рік тому +3

    Bought it based on your review. Nice riffing too! Maybe i missed that info but did you play directly throught the amp? No pedal?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! And yes, all sounds are direct from the amp!

    • @marekdrahota5723
      @marekdrahota5723 Рік тому +2

      @@MilesDoesMusic thats fantastic. I already tryed it with my gibson les paul standard and looking forward to plug in drop D guitar. Excelent amp

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому +1

      Enjoy! I’m glad I could help!

  • @darkz1z23
    @darkz1z23 7 місяців тому +1

    Bonus points for playing polyphia on it lol, probably gonna buy it now

  • @AdoWASD
    @AdoWASD 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome review,in your case how long do batteries lasst?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  10 місяців тому

      Thank you! From what I understand, they last for a couple hours with constant use, but I forget how long the battery is rated for. I’ve never charged it since the first time I turned it on though. I don’t use it all the time so that’s a factor but yeah, since that video premiered I’ve only charged it the one time when I first took it out the box

  • @TalkNRock
    @TalkNRock 24 дні тому +1

    Great reviw Miles! Can you also connect a normal pedal into it? So you can have variety of delays and reverbs and effects?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  24 дні тому

      You can run a pedal through it, I think time-based/modulation effects would be the best options.

    • @TalkNRock
      @TalkNRock 24 дні тому +1

      @@MilesDoesMusic thank you much mate!

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  24 дні тому

      @TalkNRock sure thing!

  • @faezsharif2538
    @faezsharif2538 6 місяців тому +1

    Is it loud enough if i want to use it as monitor speaker on stage in small setting room?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  6 місяців тому +1

      As a monitor if it were at ear-level. In an un-congested room as far as sound, I think it’s surprisingly loud but like, once you add more elements into the surrounding environment, you’re always gonna lose clarity/volume

  • @francislachica9889
    @francislachica9889 Рік тому +1

    Hello is this good for acoustic? Could this be consider to use? Thanks for the reply sir

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому +1

      Hi, I wouldn’t recommend this model for acoustic, however I believe Blackstar has a version that’s specifically for acoustic guitar!

  • @jordancaos
    @jordancaos Місяць тому +1

    pleas, could explain more how do you plugged the amp to the interface?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Місяць тому +1

      There’s an 1/8” input next to the one for an mp3 source input. You’d have to get a 1/8” to 1/4” adapter but then you’d plug your cable from there into the interface you’re using and plug your guitar in the standard input as you normally would.

    • @jordancaos
      @jordancaos Місяць тому +1

      @@MilesDoesMusic thanks. I'll try it when get my amp

  • @Kian1717
    @Kian1717 4 місяці тому +1

    What song were you playing when you first started recording into your computer?! Sounded so nice

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  4 місяці тому

      That might have been one of my bands songs, but I’m not sure - gimme a timestamp of where you’re talking about!

  • @Achromatic_0
    @Achromatic_0 Рік тому +1

    cool shirt

  • @thedivineherself
    @thedivineherself 6 місяців тому +2

    I wanna a low amp for a lil bedroom
    Would u think the boss mini katana is good for me or this one

  • @1683clifton
    @1683clifton Рік тому +2

    Ok song @6:00 ? Not the song but what it sounded like. You say me.

  • @AlexGriffsGuitarSchool
    @AlexGriffsGuitarSchool Рік тому +3

    Nice device, my Friend. hello from Ukraine)

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому +1

      Дякую тобі!

    • @AlexGriffsGuitarSchool
      @AlexGriffsGuitarSchool Рік тому +1

      @@MilesDoesMusic 😍😍😍😍😍 I have my rewiev for Blackstar Fly, not charge, but with BT. I like this amp)

  • @keithclark486
    @keithclark486 Рік тому +3

    Have you tried it with a 20db boost pedal?

  • @vimaldorjeelama7032
    @vimaldorjeelama7032 5 місяців тому +1

    Can we connect zoom processor in this amp??

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  5 місяців тому

      If it’s using a guitar cable to be connected, sure, why not

  • @ThatBloxFruitKid
    @ThatBloxFruitKid 8 місяців тому +1

    Do you know any other cheap amps (cheaper than this if possible) that has gain/distortion?

  • @aditeddy1635
    @aditeddy1635 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the useful review!
    what song is on 5:50 btw?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому +1

      Thank YOU!
      That’s actually a song I wrote for my band: ua-cam.com/video/SDJVrxYtOZI/v-deo.html

    • @aditeddy1635
      @aditeddy1635 Рік тому +1

      @@MilesDoesMusic Woah.. I really really like it! especially the piece you played in this review. Are you, by any chance, willing to share the tab? it kinda got me inspired haha

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому +1

      Haha thanks man! Yeah, I got you: www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/our-fears-when-everything-comes-crashing-down-tab-s516029

    • @aditeddy1635
      @aditeddy1635 Рік тому +1

      @@MilesDoesMusic Thank youuuuu!!!

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому

      No problem! 🤘🏾

  • @saitanxcosmic6674
    @saitanxcosmic6674 6 місяців тому +1

    Which song is the fingerstyle part ?

  • @berniarmstrong
    @berniarmstrong 11 місяців тому +3

    Good review. I knew I was going to like you from "Volume? Well guess what that does!" LOL.
    The only nit-picking I'd do on this video is, it would have been clearer what you were adjusting if you had included a shot of what the controls looked like each time you changed the settings.
    PS Love your opening salvo of the sounds section. Cool channelling of Hendrix. Have you got a lesson on Jimmy's use of chords?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  11 місяців тому +3

      Thank you, and I agree, I should have had a secondary camera set up to show what I was doing.
      I could do a video on “Hendrix chords” if that’s something you’d be into!

    • @berniarmstrong
      @berniarmstrong 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@MilesDoesMusicI reckon a couple of lessons on how Hendrix used chords would be very popular. Us ordinary mortals may recognise we are never going to aspire to the heights of the solo in Voodoo Child (Slight Return), but we just might be able to give more flavour to our chords by aping Jimmy's rhythm guitar tricks, which on the brief evidence of that opening salvo, you have mastered yourself.

  • @lanaranja5948
    @lanaranja5948 7 місяців тому +1

    Do you think its loud enough for a jamming session in a classroom?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  7 місяців тому

      If there’s no drums, yes.

    • @lanaranja5948
      @lanaranja5948 7 місяців тому +1

      @@MilesDoesMusic Thanks for your time, I appreciate it

  • @Da_Publick
    @Da_Publick 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the warning, man. I almost opened up that pack and sprinkled it on my steak.
    They'd have done better with a straight Tone control.

  • @panero718
    @panero718 9 місяців тому +1

    What is the easiest way to learn to play an electronic guitar?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  9 місяців тому +1

      Start with simple concepts (scales, single notes, etc.) and focus on that stuff until you’re confidently able to play it. THEN you can move onto more complex concepts.

    • @panero718
      @panero718 9 місяців тому +1

      @@MilesDoesMusic thank you for the advice and your really good with the guitar your skilled !

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @1683clifton
    @1683clifton Рік тому +1

    @6:09 its catherine?

  • @leeturton9254
    @leeturton9254 5 місяців тому +1

    Trying to pick your first amp is a right pain in the arse... I've found my first electric a sweet epiphone dot but the amp?... it's awkward...i hear good reviews about these practice amps then i have people telling me forget buying them spend some real money on a proper amp but then again i have neighbours to think about especially one miserable old bat who will report me to the housing if it's to loud 😂... gonna have to buy headphones... this is why acoustic guitar is much simpler... nice review by the way some tasty playin 🙏

  • @Zachcider
    @Zachcider 6 місяців тому +1

    10:21

  • @1683clifton
    @1683clifton Рік тому +2

    Wow you're a player bro.

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому

      Thanks man!

    • @1683clifton
      @1683clifton Рік тому

      Does the charge still accept the aaa's?

    • @1683clifton
      @1683clifton Рік тому +2

      The album is called "sorry" by Catherine. Something you played reminded me of that thing. I wish I could send you a link but you know right?

    • @MilesDoesMusic
      @MilesDoesMusic  Рік тому

      No, I don’t believe so

  • @Alfredo78666
    @Alfredo78666 6 місяців тому +1

    I don't know man, is very complex for me:-7

  • @toto6773
    @toto6773 2 місяці тому +1

    Mid treb bass. If it ain't broke don't fix it. That's all i have to say about that..................