New Blackstar Gus G Blackfire 200

Friday 6th of July 2012 10:09:45 AM
By: Richard Flynn

Blackstar Amplification have released their new Gus G signature amp


Blackstar Amps have revealed their very first signature amplifier, the new Gus G Blackfire 200, at the Summer Namm show.



The Ozzy Osbourne and Firewind guitarist worked together with the amp manufacturers for what they're calling 'the ultimate heavy metal amp'.
 
This 200W limited edition amp is based on Blackstar’s award winning Series One 200 amp design with four switchable channels: a Clean channel with Warm and Bright modes, a Crunch channel with Crunch and Super Crunch modes, plus Fire and Fury overdrive channels specially voiced in partnership with Gus G. to supply some serious metal mayhem.
 
The Gus G Blackfire 200 features a custom cosmetic with brushed aluminium front panel with ‘Evil G’ logo and a cast metal Blackstar logo.
 
Every amp comes with exclusive Gus G. accessories including a signed certificate, an ‘Evil G’ key ring, trading card, pick, dust cover and a Firewind CD ‘Few Against Many’.
 
For more information about Blackstar Amps, please visit www.blackstaramps.com.
 
Here's the specs:
 
- 200W amp
- 4 channels
- 6 modes (footswitchable)
- Gus G.’s Fire and Fury overdrive channels
- Series effects loop with effects level switch
- MIDI switching
- Advanced speaker emulated output
- 4-way footcontroller supplied
- Limited Edition
- Exclusive Gus G. accessories



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