{"product_id":"blackstar-artist-fr-special-100w-frfr-cab","title":"Blackstar Artist FR Special 100W Powered 1x12 FRFR Cab","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlackstar Artist FR Special 100W Powered 1x12 FRFR Cab\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-range, flat-response active guitar cabinet designed for players using amp modellers, profilers and floor-based digital rigs. Rather than making your carefully created presets sound like they are coming through a conventional PA speaker, Blackstar has approached the Artist FR from a guitarist’s perspective, combining accurate full-range reproduction with the familiar response and physical feel of a traditional guitar cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e100 watts RMS\u003c\/strong\u003e, a custom-designed \u003cstrong\u003e12-inch flat-response speaker with whizzer cone\u003c\/strong\u003e, active 3-band EQ, Presence control, rear bass port and integrated kick-back stand, the Artist FR Special is built for rehearsals, live stages, recording setups and modern digital guitar rigs where clarity and convincing amp-like projection matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wcnKGecQ4xE?si=HVCDh1v2udxHx8VL\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlackstar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtist FR Special\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered FRFR guitar cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 12\" custom flat-response speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Frequency Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhizzer cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone Controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive 3-band EQ + Presence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated kick-back stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent XLR output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuitar-focused FRFR response for digital amp rigs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModellers, profilers, rehearsals, stage monitoring and live performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackstar Artist FR Special 100W Powered 1x12 FRFR Cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetachable IEC mains cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Blackstar Artist FR Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt Specifically For Guitar Modellers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artist FR Special is designed to reproduce the complete sound created by your modeller, including amplifier models, cabinet simulations, impulse responses and effects. That makes it a natural partner for players who want their digital rig to translate accurately without a conventional guitar speaker imposing its own strong frequency character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e100W RMS For Rehearsal And Stage Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special is the more powerful model in the Artist FR range, providing \u003cstrong\u003e100 watts RMS\u003c\/strong\u003e for players who need greater headroom for rehearsals and live performance. It is designed to deliver the physical projection you expect from having a real cabinet behind you while retaining the flexibility of a modern modeller-based setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom 12\" Speaker With Whizzer Cone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of using a conventional guitar speaker and separate high-frequency horn arrangement, Blackstar uses a custom flat-response \u003cstrong\u003e12-inch speaker with a whizzer cone\u003c\/strong\u003e. The design extends the upper-frequency response needed to reproduce digital cabinet models and effects while maintaining the familiar feel of a single-speaker guitar cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShape The Room Without Rebuilding Your Presets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront-panel \u003cstrong\u003eBass, Middle and Treble controls\u003c\/strong\u003e provide active EQ adjustment, while the dedicated \u003cstrong\u003ePresence control\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you refine the upper end. This is particularly useful when moving between rehearsal rooms, stages and venues because you can compensate for the environment directly from the cabinet rather than changing every preset stored in your modeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated Kick-Back Monitoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in kick-back stand allows the Artist FR Special to be angled towards you on stage. This can improve monitoring and projection without requiring a separate cabinet stand or wedge monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison Against Popular FRFR Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackstar Artist FR Special vs Artist FR Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArtist FR Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e uses the same basic guitar-focused FRFR concept but delivers 50W RMS rather than the Special's 100W RMS output. It is also smaller and lighter, making the Standard particularly attractive for home use, recording and smaller performances. The \u003cstrong\u003eArtist FR Special\u003c\/strong\u003e is the stronger choice when rehearsing with a full band or when you want greater stage headroom while retaining a manageable 1x12 format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackstar Artist FR Special vs Fender Tone Master FR-12\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender's Tone Master FR-12 also combines FRFR technology with traditional guitar-amplifier styling and includes a 12-inch speaker, active tone controls and tilt-back functionality. Fender uses a two-way speaker system with a separate high-frequency driver and quotes substantially higher amplifier power, while Blackstar uses its custom 12-inch whizzer-cone design and a straightforward 100W RMS power system. Choose the Blackstar if you value its simple guitar-cab approach and familiar control layout; the Fender is worth considering where maximum output capability and its dedicated two-way design are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackstar Artist FR Special vs Laney LFR-112\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLaney LFR-112\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a custom 12-inch driver together with a separate 1-inch compression driver and adds features including HF Trim, auxiliary connectivity and switchable cabinet emulation on its DI signal. The Blackstar is the simpler proposition, focusing on modeller amplification, traditional amp-style EQ and a comparatively compact guitar-cab experience. Players wanting additional routing features may prefer the Laney, while those prioritising simplicity and familiar guitar-amp operation should strongly consider the Artist FR Special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlackstar Artist FR Special vs HeadRush FRFR-112 MKII\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHeadRush FRFR-112 MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a more PA-inspired approach, with a 12-inch woofer, dedicated high-frequency compression driver, two combo inputs, Bluetooth and additional stage-monitoring features. The Blackstar is deliberately more traditional, giving guitarists an amp-style cabinet with straightforward controls and a single-speaker whizzer-cone design. The HeadRush makes sense where extra inputs and multimedia functionality matter; the Blackstar is particularly appealing if you want your digital rig to look and operate more like a conventional guitar backline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e FRFR manufacturers do not always quote amplifier power using the same measurement method, so wattage figures alone are not a reliable way to compare different cabinets. Speaker design, maximum level, cabinet tuning, intended application and real-world monitoring requirements are equally important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is The Blackstar Artist FR Special For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artist FR Special is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists using floor-based amp modellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers using amp profilers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGigging musicians moving away from conventional amplifier rigs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarists who want their cabinet simulations and IRs reproduced accurately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who still want a physical cabinet behind them on stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover-band musicians using several radically different amp sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSession players who need consistent preset reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome and studio players wanting their modeller through a dedicated guitar-focused cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusicians who find conventional powered PA speakers too unfamiliar in a guitar setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also a strong option for traditional amp users making their first move into digital modelling because the cabinet format and front-panel controls remain immediately recognisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Artist FR Special is designed to reproduce the sound created by your modeller rather than impose one specific guitar-speaker voice, it is not tied to one particular genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single cabinet can therefore move from sparkling American-style cleans and vintage British crunch through modern high-gain sounds, ambient effects and heavily processed studio tones simply by changing presets within the connected modeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it particularly useful for \u003cstrong\u003erock, metal, pop, blues, country, worship, function bands, theatre work, session playing and covers\u003c\/strong\u003e, where one guitarist may need several completely different amplifier and cabinet sounds during the same performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is An FRFR Guitar Cabinet And Why Use One With A Modeller?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRFR stands for Full Range Flat Response.\u003c\/strong\u003e A conventional guitar speaker deliberately colours the sound and has a much narrower frequency response. That character is a major part of the sound of a traditional amplifier, but it becomes less desirable when your modeller is already recreating an amplifier, speaker cabinet and microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn FRFR cabinet is designed to reproduce that complete modelled signal instead. In most modeller setups, this means \u003cstrong\u003eleaving your cabinet simulation or impulse response switched on\u003c\/strong\u003e when connecting to the Artist FR Special. This allows the different virtual cabinets in your presets to remain part of the sound rather than being replaced by the fixed character of one conventional guitar speaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Connections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackstar Artist FR Special is intended for use with modern guitar modelling and profiling systems equipped with a suitable audio output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear \u003cstrong\u003ecombo input accepts XLR or 1\/4-inch jack connections\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it straightforward to connect a wide variety of floor processors, amp modellers and profiling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is therefore a practical amplification option for rigs built around platforms from manufacturers including \u003cstrong\u003eBlackstar, Line 6, Neural DSP, Kemper, Fender and HeadRush\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided the connected device has the appropriate audio output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etransparent XLR output\u003c\/strong\u003e is also provided for onward signal routing, making the cabinet easier to integrate into live setups, while a \u003cstrong\u003eground-lift facility\u003c\/strong\u003e can help resolve unwanted hum caused by ground loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing the right FRFR cabinet, amp modeller or complete digital guitar rig? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artist FR range was introduced in \u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e as Blackstar's response to the rapidly growing number of guitarists building their rigs around floor-based modellers, profilers and digital amplifier platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than designing another general-purpose PA-style monitor, Blackstar applied its experience in guitar amplifier cabinet construction and power amplification to a dedicated FRFR system intended to look and behave more naturally within a guitarist's backline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range consists of two core versions. The compact \u003cstrong\u003eArtist FR Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e provides 50 watts RMS for home, studio and smaller-performance use, while the larger \u003cstrong\u003eArtist FR Special\u003c\/strong\u003e doubles the rated RMS output to 100 watts for rehearsals and bigger stage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the Special particularly relevant to guitarists who have embraced digital amplification but still value the immediacy, projection and familiarity of standing in front of a traditional 1x12 cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlackstar Artist FR Special\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive full-range flat-response guitar cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom-designed flat-response speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhizzer Cone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive 3-band Bass, Middle and Treble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresence Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCombination XLR \/ 1\/4\" jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround Lift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKick-Back Stand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e525 x 447 x 245mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower ratings used by different FRFR manufacturers are not always measured or presented in the same way. Blackstar specifies the Artist FR Special at \u003cstrong\u003e100 watts RMS\u003c\/strong\u003e, so comparisons based purely on headline wattage figures from competing powered speakers can be misleading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blackstar Artist FR Special is an \u003cstrong\u003eactive powered cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e and therefore requires mains power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–240V AC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\/60Hz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detachable IEC mains cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour modeller or profiler connects separately to the cabinet's audio input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict 🎵\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlackstar Artist FR Special\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong choice for guitarists who like the flexibility of digital modelling but do not want their live rig to feel like they are simply playing through a PA speaker. Its combination of a traditional cabinet format, 100W RMS power, 12-inch whizzer-cone speaker, useful onboard EQ and kick-back monitoring makes it a particularly straightforward bridge between conventional amplifiers and modern modeller rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gigging and rehearsing guitarists using amp modellers or profilers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller FRFR monitors, powered PA speakers or digital rigs previously monitored only through front-of-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floor-based amp modellers, profilers, quality XLR or jack cables and a complete pedalboard setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with the Artist FR EQ controls in their neutral positions and build your core tone inside the modeller. Use the cabinet's EQ afterwards to compensate for the room or stage rather than rebuilding your presets for every venue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The familiar guitar-cab format and straightforward controls make the Artist FR Special particularly easy to understand for players moving from a conventional amplifier into an FRFR setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Birmingham showroom is backed by a knowledgeable, musician-led team who understand guitars, amplifiers, effects, modelling equipment and complete live rigs. Whether you're building your first digital setup or replacing a traditional amplifier with a modeller and FRFR cabinet, we're happy to help you work out exactly what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure UK-wide delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible finance options available, subject to status\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trusted independent UK music retailer with decades of experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA real Birmingham showroom where you can speak to our team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading your current rig? Fair Deal Music also offers \u003cstrong\u003epart exchange and trade-in options\u003c\/strong\u003e across a wide range of guitars, amplifiers, pedals, keyboards and music equipment. Get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation and your existing gear could help towards the cost of your new setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the Blackstar Artist FR Special with an amp modeller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. That is exactly what it has been designed for. Connect the appropriate audio output from your modeller to the Artist FR Special's combination XLR\/¼-inch input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I turn the cabinet simulation off when using the Artist FR Special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally, no. Unlike a traditional guitar cabinet, an FRFR system is designed to reproduce your modeller's complete signal, including its speaker cabinet model or impulse response. Keeping the cab simulation active allows different virtual cabinets to sound as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Artist FR Special suitable for gigging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Blackstar designed the 100W RMS Artist FR Special for rehearsals and larger performance environments, with the integrated kick-back stand also allowing it to function as a practical personal stage monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it as my own stage monitor while sending a signal elsewhere?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Artist FR Special includes an XLR output for onward signal routing, giving you useful flexibility when integrating the cabinet into a larger live setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes an FRFR cabinet sound exactly like a traditional guitar cabinet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim is different. A conventional guitar cabinet deliberately colours your tone, while an FRFR cabinet is designed to reproduce the amplifier, speaker and microphone modelling already contained in your preset. Blackstar has designed the Artist FR to retain a more familiar guitar-cab feel while still providing the extended response required by digital rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the Artist FR Special have EQ controls if it is supposed to be flat response?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey allow you to adapt the cabinet to different rooms and stages. A preset that sounds balanced in one environment can sound excessively bright, bass-heavy or mid-focused somewhere else. The Artist FR's active EQ and Presence controls provide quick local adjustment without forcing you to edit the core preset stored in your modeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use different amp and cabinet models through the same Artist FR Special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is one of the major benefits of FRFR amplification. Because the cabinet is intended to reproduce rather than replace your modelled cabinet sound, you can switch between different virtual speaker cabinets and impulse responses from your modeller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Artist FR Special better than the 50W Artist FR Standard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on how you intend to use it. The 50W Standard is the more compact option for home, studio and smaller performance situations. The 100W Artist FR Special is better suited to players who require additional headroom for full-band rehearsals and live stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Artist FR Special work with bass or keyboards?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts primary design focus is amplification for guitar modellers and floorboards. 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